Johnson's season may be over

According to a report in the Baltimore Sun, Nick Johnson's season may be over. The slugger, who hit just .207 with only two home runs in 72 at-bats this season, had been at the team's Florida spring training facility rehabbing a right wrist injury. However, he has apparently returned to his home in California signifying that a 2012 comeback is not likely to occur.

The Orioles have a serious lack of power in the lineup, with designated hitter Jim Thome on the 15-day disabled list with a herniated disc in his back. If he can get through waivers, could Bryan LaHair be an addition the team is willing to make? The team failed to complete a deal for Chase Headley before the deadline, but they might have to do something if Nate McLouth and Lew Ford end up not being the answer.