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sayonara, broberts?
Published 1/9/2008 by jq higgins <sachrist@gmail.com> at Camden Chat: Front Page Posts
... UPDATE (Wed. 11am): This rumor has now been posted on a blog at the Chicago Tribune (their version of Roch?)... 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 questions are when and how much it will cost the Cubs. The answers coming from major league executives are "soon" and "a lot." Don't be surprised if the trade is finalized later this week -- perhaps even Wednesday -- and the deal includes pitchers Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher and ...

Buzz: Brian Roberts to Cubs Back On
Published 1/9/2008 by Matthew Cerrone at MetsBlog.com
... According to Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune, talks between the Cubs and O’s about 2B Brian Roberts are back on. ...

Developing story: Roberts to Cubs
Published 1/9/2008 by CCD at 1060west.net (archives)
... from the Hangout has 2B Brian Roberts coming to the Cubs for Cedeno, Marshall and Gallagher. Right now this is just a rumor. On the Trib's Baseball Blog--The great Phil Rogers is reporting that this deal will happen and the only question is how much JH will give up for Roberts: 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 soon, and a lot. Don't ...

To Hell With Thinking
Published 1/9/2008 by Fornelli at Foul Balls
... extended version of the Foul Balls I put at the end of every column I write here now. It's quick, easy, and to the point. Plus I don't have to think as much, which is always a bonus. Get Ready For Brian Roberts - Sure he's named in the Mitchell Report, and so what if the Cubs already have my favorite player on the team at second base in Mark DeRosa, they're still going after Baltimore's Brian Roberts and it looks like the trade can be completed any second now. If it does happen, it won't be cheap . On hold over much of the last month, the Brian Roberts talks are on again ...

Roberts to Cubs?
Published 1/9/2008 by Dave at OUT OF RIGHT FIELD
... mlbtraderumors.com is now reporting that the original report this morning started by oriolehangout.com was erroneous. The Orioles are denying anything has changed recently, but Phil Rodgers (chicagosports.com) believes a deal will be completed sometime this week. Stay tuned. ...

Wednesday Hot Stove
Published 1/9/2008 by Mantlemurcer at My Pinstripes
... 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. ...

Cubs Want Steriod Hookup, Too
Published 1/9/2008 by Adam Godson at Bugs & Cranks
... While not a done deal, the latest rumors have the Cubs sending Sean Gallagher, Ronny Cedeno, and Sean Marshall to the Birds. Like all things here at B&C, we use only the highest analysis tools to compare this potential trade. ...

Three Second Basemen
Published 1/10/2008 by Cubnut at A Hundred Next Years
... The first guy, of course, is 32-year-old Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa, who will become Cubs "super sub" Mark DeRosa if the team consummates the endlessly rumored deal for the second guy, the Orioles' 30-year-old Brian Roberts, in a transaction that seems likely to cost the Cubs young pitchers Sean Gallagher, Sean Marshall, and more. ...

Has Brian Roberts Been Traded to the Cubs?
Published 1/10/2008 by Matt Watson at FanHouse
Filed under: Chicago, Seattle, Orioles, Mariners, Cubs, AL East, NL Central, MLB Rumors, Baltimore, Breaking News, The WordOfficially, 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 ...

What Is Up With the Roberts Trade???
Published 1/10/2008 by Jack Cobra at Cobra Brigade
... . These things happen. The trade is still going to go through, barring another team flooding the market, but it might take some more time and maybe some different players from the Cubs. So, please be patient and keep checking back for updates.

Thursday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
Published 1/10/2008 by carlheartscubs at A League of Her Own - Front Page
Nothing can beat Absinthe Cat. Phil Rogers = genius He's really outdone himself this time. Allow me to highlight a couple brilliant passages. From the Trib: With Ryan Dempster moving to the starting rotation, the Cubs can arguably afford to give up on Marshall, who compiled an impressive 3.92 ERA in 103 innings last season. At least he did use the qualifier "arguably" there. I shouldn't be too hard on him for that one. But look at this brilliant lineup he's ...

Thursday Morning Headlines
Published 1/10/2008 by Al <al@bleedcubbieblue.com> at Bleed Cubbie Blue: Front Page Posts
... The Brian Roberts deal is going to happen. No, really. Seriously. This time for sure. Phil Rogers has the lineup card all filled out, too: ...

Buster's Top Stories in 2008
Published 1/10/2008 by mr. met at the metropolitans
... I wonder if the Mets could have come up with a Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher, and Ronny Cedeno type deal before inking Castillo? Of course this ignores the fact that MacPhail was probably not ready to move him back then and was asking for better prospects for Ramon Hernandez at the time. ...

I'm Glad that Phil Rogers Doesn't Make Out the Lineup Card
Published 1/10/2008 by cubsnet at CubsNet.com - Collaborative, Fan-Based Chicago Cubs News, Blogs, and Commentary
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 has played at least 100 games. Especially since it eliminates the top competition for Ryan Dempster in the fifth starter's slot. In any event, Rogers goes on ...

The Orioles Are Busy
Published 1/10/2008 by Andrew Johnson at 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 ...