EXTRA BASES | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/24/2008

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Brian Roberts Rumors
Published 2/24/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... I'm not sure who wrote this Philadelphia Inquirer piece - Todd Zolecki, Jim Salisbury, or David Murphy.   But  here's the one-liner that has caught some readers' attention: ...

Brian Roberts to Cubs Going Down… Soon?
Published 2/24/2008 by Old Navy King at MLB Fleece Factor
... According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, it appears sources close to the negoitations believe that Orioles All-Star second baseman Brian Roberts “will be traded to the Cubs as soon as the Orioles decide which pitchers they want in return. . . ” ...

Brian Roberts Rumors Never End
Published 2/25/2008 by Bryan at OUT OF RIGHT FIELD
... better period. But if he can't...... well the Cubs better have a backup plan. Right now, the back up second baseman are Alex Cintron, Mike Fontenot, and Ryan Theriot. And those are the players who have Major League experience. After that, what? Eric Patterson? Bobby Scales? Tony Thomas? Nobody is ready to step in. If the Cubs have to quickly move on Roberts if DeRosa can't play, expect the Orioles to purge the Cubs of even more talent given the situation. Roberts Deal Still Floating Around [Philadelphia Inquirer] ...

Brian Roberts to Cubs Going Down… Soon?
Published 2/26/2008 by Old Navy King at MLB Fleece Factor
... Feb 24, 12:44pm (EST) - According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, it appears sources close to the negoitations believe that Orioles All-Star second baseman Brian Roberts “will be traded to the Cubs as soon as the Orioles decide which pitchers they want in return. . . ” ...