"The Orioles have expressed some interest in the lone viable free-agent closer, Francisco Cordero, according to an industry source.

Although discussions are not considered far along, the Orioles have inquired about the 36-year-old right-hander, who has more saves than any other active pitcher besides Mariano Rivera.

Cordero spent the past four seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, saving 150 games in 174 chances. In each of his past five years, he's saved 34 or more including going 37 of 43 in 2011. Cordero's first season as a full-time closer was in 2004 with the Texas Rangers, who were managed by current Orioles' skipper Buck Showalter."