Duquette on non-tender deadline and O'Day (plus note on Trumbo)

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said he hopes to make a final decision on his arbitration-eligible players by Wednesday afternoon, well in advance of the 11:59 p.m. deadline for tendering contracts.

The process has been known to drag out, with former closer Jim Johnson traded to the Athletics minutes before the deadline in 2013. However, it may not take as long this year.

The Orioles have 11 arbitration-eligible players and Duquette confirmed today that there are a few non-tender candidates.

"We're taking a look at that. We're working on that over the next couple of days," Duquette said.

"I expect that we have a couple that we consider for non-tender. We'll try to get it resolved tomorrow afternoon sometime."

Here's that list again with the projected salaries via MLBTradeRumors.com:

Brian Matusz - $3.4 million
Nolan Reimold - $900,000
Paul Janish - $600,000
Chris Tillman - $6.2 million
Miguel Gonzalez - $4.9 million
Ryan Flaherty - $1.5 million
Zach Britton - $6.9 million
Vance Worley - $2.7 million
Brad Brach - $1.1 million
Manny Machado - $5.9 million
David Lough - $800,000

Meanwhile, the Orioles retain interest in Mariners first baseman/outfielder Mark Trumbo and have discussed a trade, according to a source. CBSSports.com reported the interest earlier today.

Trumbo is a non-tender candidate, but the Orioles expect him to receive a contract offer before the deadline. Therefore, they would need to work out a deal.

Duquette won't comment on specific players, but Trumbo fits part of the Orioles' shopping list.

"We're looking for outfielders, we're looking for first base," Duquette said.

Trumbo, who turns 30 in January, is eligible for free agency following the 2016 season. He batted a combined .262/.310/.449 with 23 doubles, 22 home runs and 64 RBIs in 142 games with the Diamondbacks and Mariners. He's a career .250/.300/.458 hitter in six major league seasons.

MLBTradeRumors.com projects that Trumbo's salary will rise to $9.1 million next year.

Trumbo hit 32 home runs and drove in 95 runs for the Angels in 2012, and he recorded 34 home runs and 100 RBIs the following season. His low on-base percentage and high strikeout totals are two knocks against him.

Talks between the Rockies and Mariners regarding Trumbo reportedly have stalled, which could increase the Orioles' chances of working out a deal.

Also, Duquette isn't certain whether reliever Darren O'Day will decide on a team before next week's Winter Meetings in Nashville.

The Orioles remain in the mix for O'Day, who has drawn a significant amount of attention on the market. The Nationals, Dodgers and Braves are known to retain a high level of interest in O'Day, who could be slotted in a set-up or closer role.

As I've written previously, the Orioles are willing to offer a fourth year to O'Day, which keeps them in the running. The Nationals may be the favorites at this point, but the Orioles haven't given up on him.

"It sounds like there's a lot of interest in him. I'm not sure what his timetable is for his decision," Duquette said.

"He's got a lot of interest from a lot of teams, so I'm not exactly sure where the Orioles are in his priority. But he's had some good years for us."