Johnny Damon and the Tigers have exchanged contract proposals, and the two sides are crawling toward a deal, according to FOXSports.com.

Ken Rosenthal writes, “There is now only a ‘very small’ difference of opinion between the Tigers and Johnny Damon as to what the outfielder’s salary should be.”

“A one-year, $7 million deal is possible, as is a two-year contract worth $14 million,” the report says, but “a deal is not imminent.”

Damon’s agent, Scott Boras, told the MLB.com’s Jason Beck that “”We’re continuing to negotiate and move forward.”

The Braves had shown interest in the former Yankees outfielder, and the White Sox also are reported to be involved.