Ty Wigginton became a free agent earlier this winter when the Houston Astros decided against tendering him a contract. While he drew interest early on the market for him has died off in recent weeks.
Now the Baltimore Orioles have let it be known that they do have interest in the right hand hitting Wigginton. Wigginton [...]
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