Magglio Ordonez

MLB Network’s Peter Gammons reports the Athletics are evaluating Magglio Ordonez for a spring tryout.

Ordonez has reportedly made “consistent progress” in his recovery from ankle surgery and expects to play in 2012 despite being active for just 92 games last season. If he signs with the Athletics, it would only be on a minor league contract.

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com anticipates that the market for Magglio Ordonez (ankle) will pick up once he’s cleared for full activity, which could happen in two weeks.

Morosi had a report on Maggs earlier this month that detailed the veteran’s “consistent progress” in his recovery from right ankle surgery. Ordonez, who will turn 38 next week, fully intends to play in 2012 despite an injury-plagued, disappointing 2011 season. It remains to be seen if he’ll be able to net a guaranteed deal or if he’ll have to settle for a minor league contract.

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that Magglio Ordonez has made “consistent progress” in his recovery from right ankle surgery and still intends to play in 2012.

Ordonez no longer requires the use of a walking boot and has started taking swings in a batting cage. “He’s hitting the ball hard,” said Radhi Muhammad, founder and head performance coach at 440 Fitness in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where Ordonez is training. “The bat sounds good.” Muhammad also added that Maggs would have formal workouts for teams around the start of spring training. He likely wouldn’t need more than a few weeks to be ready for the season, but it’s obviously a big question whether Ordonez could stay healthy and produce in 2012.