Ted Lilly:

"We have an interest but that is it, it's premature [at this point]," Cashman said of the 30-year-old Lilly, who was a Yankee from 2000-02 (8-12 in 49 games). He was sent away in the trade that brought Jeff Weaver to the Bronx.

Lilly will be 31 on opening day. For his career, he is 59-58 with a 4.60 ERA. During his time in New York, he was 8-12 in 205.1 IP over 49 games wth a 4.65 ERA. Last season with Toronto, he was 15-13 with a 4.31 ERA. He threw 181.7 innings in 32 games, meaning he pitched about 5 and 2/3 a start.

Rich Aurilla:

Rich Aurilia grew up in Brooklyn rooting for the Yankees and now may have a chance to wear the pinstripes. ...

"We've had conversations," Axelrod said of the Yankees, "and I would characterize it as sort of open-ended at this point."

Aurilla is 35 years old. Last year, he played in 122 games for Cincinnati, getting 440 ABs. He hit .300 with a .349 OBA, 23 home runs and 70 RBI.

Justin Speier:

Free-agent right-hander Justin Speier would like to sign a new contract soon and the Orioles are "right there in the mix," according to his agent, Chris Arnold.

The Orioles offered Speier a three-year deal worth about $12 million during last week's general managers meetings in Florida. They sweetened it Friday, Orioles vice president Jim Duquette confirmed. He would not reveal specifics of the new offer.

Speier is 33 years old. After a number of up and down/iffy years, he has been excellent in the past two seasons, posting ERAs of 2.56 and 2.98 in 65 and 58 games, respectively.

Via Pro Sports Daily.