It probably doesn't mean anything at all, but the fact that the Orioles have expressed interest in the Padres' Justin Upton is worth getting excited about for at least a few minutes.
Buckle up, Orioles fans. It's trade season. Fresh off taking two out of three from the Tigers comes a rumor right off the wire from Jon Morosi of Fox Sports: The Orioles have "expressed interest" in the Padres' outfielder, Justin Upton. How exciting!
Before getting too deep in euphoria - or panic, over what the Orioles might possibly give up to acquire Upton - always remember the first law of baseball rumors.