The Baltimore Orioles are apparently interested in signing Richie Sexson. Club officials apparently have had at least one conversation with Sexson's agent Casey Close although the depth of their interest is uncertain. RealGM Note: Sexson had a Reina Value of -97%, as he was ranked 850th in season FIC and 'deserved' to make just $390k.

The Orioles are reportedly close to reaching an agreement with left-hander Mark Hendrickson, according to MASNsports.com. The report said that any deal would be pending a physical examination and that an announcement could come early in the week. Hendrickson, who began his career with Toronto, posted a 7-8 record and a 5.45 ERA last season with the Marlins.

The Orioles and Rangers discussed a trade involving Hank Blalock during the winter meetings. Blalock would play first base and DH for Baltimore.

After losing out in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, the Orioles could enter the race to sign Adam Dunn. Dunn has hit forty or more home runs in five straight seasons, but it is believed that his price might have to come down a little bit in order to enter Baltimore's price range. Orioles president Andy MacPhail claims that while the team will like to upgrade overall, their focus has shifted slightly. "We did not allow this to sidetrack our other endeavors," MacPhail said. "We're focusing on our pitching and catching primarily at this point."

A major league baseball source has told The Washington Times' Thom Loverro that there will be an announcement today regarding the future of free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira. The Red Sox are believed to be the team that will sign Teixeira.

A Mark Teixeira signing appears imminent and is expected before Christmas, but it is not clear which team he will select. The Red Sox, Nationals and Orioles, and perhaps the Yankees are in the mix for the switch hitting first baseman. The likely deal is expected to be for close to $180 million.

The Orioles are looking for a veteran catcher to serve as a bridge to top prospect Matt Wieters, and are looking at Chris Coste. Coste hit .263 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs for the World Champion Phillies in 2008, playing in 98 games.

Mark Teixeira's decision could come soon with as many as four teams rumored to be in the running for his services. The Red Sox, Nationals, Angels, and Orioles have been the most interested parties from the beginning. The source believes the Red Sox remain in the lead for Teixeira's services in spite of the statement by principal owner John Henry on Thursday night that "it seems clear that we are not going to be a factor."

The Nationals and pitcher Daniel Cabrera have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, according to baseball sources. Cabrera was 8-10 with a 5.25 ERA for the Orioles this past season. The Nationals reportedly beat out the Mets and Pirates for Cabrera's services.

Red Sox executives returned from negotiations with Mark Teixeira's representatives on Thursday believing that it'll take upwards of $184 million to land the slugger. It is believed that Boston principal owner John Henry's comments about the team "pulling out" of the race to sign Teixeira is a falsehood.