ORIOLES NOTEBOOK
Angels May Be a Suitor For Tejada
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, June 23, 2006; Page E03
BALTIMORE, June 22 -- Though it was reported in several Los Angeles area newspapers that the Angels could have an interest in Baltimore Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada, the two teams have not had any talks recently, according to an Orioles source. That may change, however, if the Orioles continue to slide in the standings.
The source did not deny the team would listen to offers for the superstar shortstop if Baltimore plays poorly in the weeks leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.
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Saving options
If the Orioles put Tejada on the trading block, there likely would be no shortage of suitors. The Angels, who have been looking for a power bat, seem like a perfect fit since they have a surplus of young talent in their minor league system. The Tigers or White Sox could also be possibilities.
Tejada, who entered Thursday's game hitting .321 with 16 home runs, is not expected to come cheap. . . .
Infielder Chris Gomez has hit soft toss the past three days and is scheduled to hit batting practice this week. Gomez has also been taking ground balls this week. Gomez was placed on the 60-day disabled list on May 11 after breaking a bone in his left hand.
"I feel like I can be ready fairly soon," said Gomez. The earliest he could be activated is July 13. . . .
The Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, a showcase for top high school players from Maryland, will be Sunday at Camden Yards after the Orioles-Nationals game. Admission is free.
UP NEXT Today vs. Nationals 7:05 p.m. Lopez (4-8. 6.85) vs. Patterson (1-0, 3.86) MASN, Comcast SportsNet, WTWP-FM-107.7, WTWP-1500, WAGE-1200, WTEM-980 Tomorrow vs. Nationals 4:35 p.m. O'Connor (3-4, 3.42) vs. Loewen (0-2, 7.82) MASN, WDCA-20, Comcast SportsNet, WTWP-FM-107.7, WTWP-1500, WAGE-1200, WTEM-980
