Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun hears that the Orioles are "not convinced" Jason Kubel would make them dramatically better in 2013. It's possible the O's actually believe that, but they could just be trying to get the Diamondbacks to accept their current offer. Encina writes that Kubel would likely see most of his at-bats in the DH slot in place of Wilson Betemit, though Nate McLouth and Nolan Reimold don't exactly pose a big roadblock in left field. The D'Backs are expected to deal either Kubel or Justin Upton soon.