"While the Orioles have been in trade talks with the Cardinals and Rangers in continuing efforts to upgrade their pitching, discussions seem to have stalled.

In both cases, their trade partners' demands are, at this point, too steep for the Orioles, according to an industry source.

The Orioles were in discussions with the Cardinals, who were shopping right-hander Kyle McClellan so St. Louis can sign veteran free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt. Also, the Rangers and Orioles have been in discussions about reliever Koji Uehara's possible return to Baltimore. For both the Cardinals and Rangers, unloading payroll is key. "