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It was reported earlier this month that free agent right-hander Zack Greinke is on the Dodgers’ list of desired offseason acquisitions. And his name is apparently pretty high up on that list, too.

An “industry insider” told Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald this weekend that the Dodgers are being viewed as the favorites to sign Greinke, who is the top starter on the open market this winter.

Los Angeles’ payroll is already hovering near $200 million, but that doesn’t seem to matter to the club’s higher-ups. Brandon League scored a ridiculous three-year, $22.5 million contract in late October.

Greinke, 29, posted a 3.48 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 200/54 K/BB ratio in 212 1/3 innings this past season between the Brewers and Angels. He’s thought to be seeking an agreement worth close to $150 million.

The Rangers are also interested, and the Angels are expected to make a strong effort to re-sign him.