Quick Hits - The O's First Base Issue, Potential Players, D-Train and an Old Friend...

The latest article in the Baltimore Sun about the Orioles' offseason ponders the latest issue: who's at first base? Right now, Kevin Millar is slotted to play the position, and Jay Gibbons wants a chance to play in the field rather than be a platoon guy or everyday DH, so he's also in the scene to become the everyday first baseman. Both guys will get their chance to show what they have in spring training unless the Orioles make a deal to get a more established first baseman within the organization.

The article highlights that the Orioles have been scouring the league for first baseman available via trade, with names such as Chris LaRoche of the Braves and the Mariners' Ben Broussard. As well, the O's have been talking to the agents for Carlos Pena, Aubrey Huff and Craig Wilson.

In the same article, the O's took a look at outfielder Shannon Stewart in a workout, and could be interested considering his injuries in the past few years and if the price is right.

As well, Mark Mulder's name was brought up in the article, but the O's aren't looking at him to join the rotation.

Also, Todd Williams, who was non-tendered by the team, may come back if the O's offer him a contract.

• Yikes, Say it ain't so! One of my and my little brother's favorite players, along with one of the most popular players in the game, the Florida Marlins ace pitcher Dontrelle Willis, aka the D-Train, was arrested Friday morning in Miami on suspicion of drunk driving. Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2705991


• An old ex-friend wants to return to baseball: Former O's and Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa wants to return to the big leagues and hopes a team will take a chance on him. He's currently training in the Dominican Republic and asserts a number of teams are interested in him. According the article from ESPN, Sammy feels baseball has since turned its back on him, calling it a "blow" to not have received offers to come back during this year's season. Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2705612

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