The Orioles have joined the Yankees, Red Sox and Dodgers in the hunt for the center fielder. While the Orioles haven't offered Damon a six-year deal, which was rumored yesterday, they are in play.
May 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
O's Enter Chase For Johnny Of Nazareth
Mariners Now Seek Pitching
Bill Bavasi now turns his attention back to his search for pitching, which includes Kevin Millwood and Jarrod Washburn, as well as Scott Elarton and Sidney Ponson.
Nomar Moving Closer To The Bronx, Hears Torre Pitch
Joe Torre's voice could be the difference between Nomar Garciaparra landing in The Bronx or going to Cleveland or Houston to play the outfield.
Torre Makes Call To Damon Before Leaving For Italy
According to multiple officials familiar with the situation, the Yankees manager reached out to free-agent centerfielder Johnny Damon.
Vazquez Dealt To White Sox For El Duque
The Chicago White Sox have an agreement in principle to acquire Javier Vazquez from the Diamondbacks. Chicago will send Orlando Hernandez, Luis Vizcaino and outfield prospect Chris Young.
Bradley Headed To Oakland
The Dodgers unloaded Milton Bradley on Tuesday, sending him to Oakland along with infielder Antonio Perez for minor league outfielder Andre Ethier.
Yanks Make An Offer To Nomar
The Yankees are considering signing the 32-year-old Nomar Garciaparra to play first base and several industry sources indicated an offer has been made.
Rangers Acquire Padilla From Philly
Spurned in their pursuit of Matt Morris and Josh Beckett, the Texas Rangers got former All-Star right-hander Vicente Padilla from the Phillies on Monday for a player to be named.
Mets Explore Deals For Tejada And Baez
The Mets have been linked to disgruntled Baltimore shortstop Miguel Tejada in numerous reports ? a development that one team official refused to comment on last night.
Tejada Never Asked For Trade, Just Wants To Win
"I never said I wanted to be traded; I said I want to see a better team," said Tejada, who spoke via phone from the Dominican Republic.
Morris Headed To San Francisco?
Free-agent pitcher Matt Morris and San Francisco are on the verge of agreeing to a three-year deal worth a guaranteed $27 million.
Boston Shows Interest In Rocket Through His Agent
Sources close to Roger Clemens said the pitcher reacted positively to the scenario of a return to Boston.
Orioles Want Tejada To Drop Trade Request
The Orioles have received several inquiries about shortstop Miguel Tejada, but at this point, the club's focus is on persuading the All-Star to back off his trade demand.
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