So the last headline on Yahoo comes through once in a while - it's currently reporting that Sammy Sosa is about to be traded to Baltimore. Because, really, the Orioles need a 36 year old outfielder whose offensive number have fallen in every category (except doubles, go figure) every year since 2001. I suppose I shouldn't complain, as if the numbers hold to form it'll play to the Red Sox's advantage.

Interesting to note that the union is OK with Sosa voiding his 2006 salary (which a trade would make a guaranteed $18 million), given their problems last year with A-Rod taking a pay cut if he went to the Red Sox. I assume it has something to do with where Sosa is in his career; teams are more likely to employ an aging slugger if they don't have to pay him a small fortune. The more baseball-savvy out there are more than welcome to provide further explanation or correct me as needed.

UPDATE: MLB.com is now saying that the Cubs GM is denying that a deal is in place with Baltimore. He does say that serious talks occurred with several teams. Most interesting: Washington (who could use a marquee name) and KC (where Sosa would be making more than the rest of the team combined, I think).