The Orioles are exploring trades involving infielder Oscar Salazar and outfielder Felix Pie. Both players have garnered interest from other teams, and Baltimore needs to open up a roster spot as shortstop Cesar Izturis comes off the disabled list. Baltimore is looking to deal the players because they doubt the pair would get through waivers. "I think the market would indicate that they have greater value than just a waiver claim," Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. "I think it's one of those things that there's good news and bad news. The bad news is you have to make a roster decision and you have a limited amount of flexibility. The good news is that your extra players are getting to the point where they're attractive to a lot of teams. "That is a sign of progress, that as opposed to guys that are just kind of, in baseball parlance, 'Four-A' guys, these are guys that other clubs have some interest in. So we'll see what evolves."