The Orioles' worst fears were realized yesterday when they learned not only that they would not be bringing Mark Teixeira home, but also that the coveted free-agent slugger would be signing with their most hated American League East rivals. 

The Orioles' worst fears were realized yesterday when they learned not only that they would not be bringing Mark Teixeira home, but also that the coveted free-agent slugger would be signing with their most hated American League East rivals. 

The Orioles' worst fears were realized yesterday when they learned not only that they would not be bringing Mark Teixeira home, but also that the coveted free-agent slugger would be signing with their most hated American League East rivals. 

The Orioles' worst fears were realized yesterday when they learned not only that they would not be bringing Mark Teixeira home, but also that the coveted free-agent slugger would be signing with their most hated American League East rivals. 

The Orioles' worst fears were realized yesterday when they learned not only that they would not be bringing Mark Teixeira home, but also that the coveted free-agent slugger would be signing with their most hated American League East rivals. 

--1B Mark Teixeira drew interest from the Orioles, but it was believed that Baltimore's offer wasn't as rich as some of the others the switch-hitting slugger has received. 

After its first last-place finish in 20 seasons, the Orioles entered the offseason likely to turn over a significant portion of the 40-man roster. 

--1B Mark Teixeira drew interest from the Orioles, but it was believed that Baltimore's offer wasn't as rich as some of the others the switch-hitting slugger has received. 

After its first last-place finish in 20 seasons, the Orioles entered the offseason likely to turn over a significant portion of the 40-man roster. 

The signing of Cesar Izturis didn't send shockwaves through the baseball world. 

The signing of Cesar Izturis didn't send shockwaves through the baseball world. 

After its first last-place finish in 20 seasons, the Orioles entered the offseason likely to turn over a significant portion of the 40-man roster. 

After its first last-place finish in 20 seasons, the Orioles entered the offseason likely to turn over a significant portion of the 40-man roster. 

--1B Mark Teixeira drew interest from the Orioles, but it was believed that Baltimore's offer wasn't as rich as some of the others the switch-hitting slugger has received. 

--1B Mark Teixeira drew interest from the Orioles, but it was believed that Baltimore's offer wasn't as rich as some of the others the switch-hitting slugger has received.