Jim Poole will be looking for positive signs that the 5 1/2 -month strike is nearing its conclusion -- and also trying to assess his immediate future.
The left-handed reliever became an unrestricted free agent when the Orioles decided against making him a qualifying offer.
With more than 600 players unsigned, Poole anticipates a mad scramble once the dispute is resolved.
"It's going to be wild," he said. "I don't think anybody knows what to expect.
"On the one hand, you can see the glut [of available talent] driving salaries down, but on the other you can see some [salaries] going up because teams don't have many players under contract."
Without giving names or numbers, Poole said he's had contact with several teams that have expressed interest in his services.
"The level of interest [from the Orioles] isn't as high as I'd hoped," said Poole, who has served as the club assistant to player representative Mike Mussina and has been actively involved in the negotiations. "Other teams have shown more interest.
"My preference is to stay here, and I think they know that. But I'll have to go wherever I can make the best deal.
"I think it [the Orioles' interest in him] depends a lot on what happens with Mike Stanton [the former Atlanta left-handed reliever]. [Signing Stanton] would be a good move for the Orioles because he's a proven closer who could give them insurance behind [Armando] Benitez."
Poole was 1-0, but with a 6.64 earned-run average while pitching 20 1/3 innings in 38 games, being used primarily as a setup man.
"We've told Jim that we have continuing interest," said general manager Roland Hemond. "But he's in a position to check other possibilities. We haven't had lengthy discussions, but we've left the door open. Right now, with everything that has been going on, it's a little early."