Thu 7/12/12 5:08 PM

ESPN's Jayson Stark reports that the Orioles are now "poking around" on Mariners' left-hander Jason Vargas. The Orioles have been mentioned in connection with higher-profile names like Zack Greinke and Matt Garza, but it sounds like they are turning their attention to more realistic targets. Vargas has compiled a 4.07 ERA and 86/32 K/BB ratio over 19 starts this season, but he been knocked around to the tune of a 5.09 ERA outside of Safeco Field. He might not be the best fit for Camden Yards and the AL East.