mlb.mlb.com - 1/9/2008
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The Cubs and Orioles continued to discuss a deal that would bring switch-hitting second baseman Brian Roberts to Chicago, but the Cubs shot down a report Wednesday claiming the team has traded pitchers Sean Gallagher, Sean Marshall and shortstop Ronny Cedeno to the Orioles for Roberts. Roberts, 30, is a two-time All-Star who batted .290 with 12 homers and 57 RBIs and a .377 on-base percentage ...
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Brian Roberts Traded To Cubs?
mlbtraderumors.com 1/9/2008 — Orioles Hangout is reporting that the trade of Brian Roberts to the Cubs is final. They're saying it's for Sean Gallagher , Sean Marshall , and Ronny Cedeno . I'll update the post as info comes along.
For Now, A Brian Roberts Rumor! —
Hire Jim Essian
I’m trying to get a post up this afternoon, but for now, let’s get all excited about a likely-inaccurate rumor regarding Brian Roberts being traded to the Cubs for Sean Gallagher, Sean Marshall, and Ronny Cedeno.
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Hot Stove Brewing Again —
Crawly's Cub Kingdom
Now that the Hall of Fame vote is over, time for the hot stove to get cooking again. Once again, Brian Roberts name is getting kicked around. Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Orioles are talking about trading Roberts to the Cubs for Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher and Ronny Cedeno. First let me get this out of the way; I know that Roberts was on the ...
Has Brian Roberts Been Traded to the Cubs? —
FanHouse
Officially, it doesn't seem so, but Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune suggested yesterday that he might be very soon: On hold over much of the last month, the Brian Roberts talks are on again between the Cubs and Baltimore Orioles. This deal is almost certainly going to happen -- the only question is when and how much it is going to cost the Cubs. The feeling among major league executives is ...
Brian Roberts may be headed to Chicago —
Fantasy Sports Experience
The trade winds that are surrounding Brian Roberts could potentially land him in the windy city. Various sources are reporting that the Brian Roberts could be traded to Chicago . The switch hitting second basemen would thrive in a deeper line up and a team which will be more comptetive than the Orioles. CUBS WOULD GET: ROBERTS IS A SWITCH HITTER WHO SHOULD THRIVE HITTING BETWEEN SORIANO ...
I'm Glad that Phil Rogers Doesn't Make Out the Lineup Card —
CubsNet.com
The Chicago Tribune 's Phil Rogers says that the long-rumored trade for Brian Roberts "is almost certainly going to happen," perhaps yet this week. (Hat tip: Bleed Cubbie Blue .) The Cubs may have to give up Sean Marshall , Sean Gallagher , and Ronny Cedeno . That's a steep price for a good player, but who has only been an above-average league hitter in two of the five seasons he ...
Brian Roberts Watch Continues —
wrigleyville23
The Baltimore Sun, for one, would like Andy MacPhail to get on it with it already . The official Wrigleyville23 position, as stated by Sarge yesterday, is that this only makes sense if Burnett, Blanton or some other third-tier pitchers are signed to supplement the deal.
Cubs Want Steriod Hookup, Too —
Bugs & Cranks
Disappointed by the omission of Sammy Sosa from the Mitchell Report, the Cubs are aggressively pursuing Orioles juicer 2B Brian Roberts. While disappointed in their lack of “free publicity” in the Mitchell Report, the Cubs have quickly turned to an old friend to remedy the situation. Former Cubs GM Andy McPhail, who completely pantsed Jim Hendry in a mid-summer deal for Steve ...
Wednesday Hot Stove —
My Pinstripes
Ken Rosenthal reports that the Orioles and Mariners in serious talks about Erik Bedard . The M's are thought to be willing to part with top prospect Adam Jones . K-Ros also reports that the Marlins are interested in free agent outfielder Luis Gonzalez . The Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers believes that an Orioles-Cubs trade for Brian Roberts will happen, and it's just a matter of time. The ...
To Hell With Thinking —
Foul Balls
I don't know what it is about today, but there's just nothing going on in the world of sports right now that I feel like dedicating a lot of time too. I'm working on a Conversations With God for Roger Clemens, but I don't like where it's going right now, and I'm unsure whether I'll finish it up and use it.
As I said in the Diaries, I was going to write about the Bulls today, but I'm sick of
Buzz: Brian Roberts to Cubs Back On —
MetsBlog.com
According to Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune , talks between the Cubs and O’s about 2B Brian Roberts are back on.
“This deal is almost certainly going to happen,” writes Rogers, “The only question is when and how much it is going to cost the Cubs.”
… thanks to jason b for the link …
…i can’t believe i ever thought that the ...
Jay Mariotti Wants to Preserve the Sacred Sanctity of the Chicago Cubs —
FanHouse
Which, of course, means that if the Cubs dare trade for Brian Roberts , they will be ruining everything pure and right and good about the Cubs franchise. Wait -- huh? Here's the logic: Because Brian Roberts was named in the Mitchell Report, Mariotti believes that the Cubs employing him is the direct acceptance of cheating in the clubhouse . So, Mariotti believes this: We have reached a ...
Roberts? Steroids? Cubs? —
Siberian Baseball
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a deal between the Cubs and Orioles is in the works to bring Brian Roberts to the Friendly Confines in exchange for Sean Marshall and others. No word on if the drugs will cost Chicago extra. I have a very bad feeling about this move - the whole Brady Anderson big contract bonanza gives me the willies when it comes to statistical aberration years - not to ...
Behold, we are visionaries —
GoatRiders of the Apocalypse
The big talk in Chicago these past few days has been about a possible trade for "Injectin'" Brian Roberts, who the Orioles are trying to deal. The Cubs might pay a heavy price to acquire the man whose baseball talent is fueled by his artificially-increased rage (it's not true, but it sounds kind of funny).
Additionally, Steve Rosenbloom has been stumping for Bedard to also come ...
A Different Direction? —
ChicagoCubsOnline.com
As the Brian Roberts watch enters day four , could Jim Hendry be switching gears or are the Cubs still interested in acquiring the switch-hitting second baseman? The mainstream media in Chicago still feels the Cubs would like to add Roberts but a report from Ken Rosenthal on Thursday night mentioned two names that could signify a change of direction for 'Trader Jim' .
According to ...
The Orioles Are Busy —
Defensive Indifference
But not in a good way if you’re a Baltimore fan. According to Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs are closing in on a deal for Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts . That’s not, though. According to Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, the Orioles and Mariners are only one player apart from agreeing on an Erik Bedard trade .
That, ladies and gentlemen, is how you gut a ...
Orioles Could Re-Sign Corey Patterson —
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
It seemed the Orioles had no interest in retaining Scott Boras client Corey Patterson . However, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles have renewed their interest in the 28 year-old center fielder.
My guess is that the Orioles backed off when Boras told them his initial demands for Patterson (three years, $24MM maybe?) But now Patterson is still hanging ...
Roberts will end up with Cubs, but at what price? —
MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
On hold over much of the last month, the Brian Roberts talks are on again between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles . This deal is almost certainly going to happen — the only question is when and how much it is going to cost the Cubs the Chicago Tribune reported. The feeling among major league executives is soon, and a lot. The deal includes pitchers Sean Marshall , Sean ...
Roberts to Cubs? —
OUT OF RIGHT FIELD
According to several sources, the Cubs and orioles have finally completed the long rumored trade to send Brian Roberts to the North Side. The Cubs have supposedly sent Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher, and Ronny Cedeno to Baltimore in exchange for the second baseman. Roberts was a target of Jim Hendry's from the day Fukudome signed, in order to try nd improve the OBP from the lead off ...
