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And The Brian Roberts Rumors Continue
Published 3/14/2008 by Bryan at OUT OF RIGHT FIELD
... to take an 11th-hour agreement before the openers on March 31. It's also possible the deal could grow to include pitcher Jason Marquis going to Baltimore and outfielder Jay Payton coming to the Cubs in a 5-for-2 or 6-for-2 trade that likely would include cash. Happen or die already. The NL is still weak enough that the Cubs could make a serious run at a World Series appearance. Act to win now. Complete the trade already. More Roberts Rumors [Chicago Sun-Times] ...

Cubs Add Ceda To Roberts Offer
Published 3/14/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... We've actually got some movement this morning on the Brian Roberts front.  According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have added hard-throwing 21 year-old reliever ...

Brian Roberts Hostage Crisis Blabbering of the Day
Published 3/14/2008 by In a Nutsack at wrigleyville23
... The Cubs have apparently upped their offer to the Orioles for Brian Roberts. If I may, from experience with MLB 2K8's virtual Cubs and virtual Orioles, a package of Gallagher, Marquis and Cedeno could get this deal done. There's also a nice option that enables you to ...

Cubs Sweeten Offer for O’s Roberts
Published 3/14/2008 by Old Navy King at MLB Fleece Factor
... In a story that seems to have no end… there appears to now be true light at the end of the tunnel. According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have now added pitching prospect Jose Ceda to their package for Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts. That would put the number of players being moved from the Cubs at four: pitchers Sean Gallagher, Donald Veal, Jose Ceda and shortstop Ronnie Cedeno. ...

A Deal Close to Being Done With Roberts? The Cubs Are Sweeting Up the Deal…
Published 3/14/2008 by Anthony Amobi at Oriole Magic
... For most of us who read this blog, we all know about the Brian Roberts saga. In my opinion, I think it’s not a matter if Roberts will be traded, but when. Here’s the latest: From MLB Trade Rumors, Via the Chicago Sun Times: “We’ve actually got some movement this morning on the Brian Roberts front. According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have added hard-throwing 21 year-old reliever Jose Ceda to their offer . They’d also send Sean Gallagher, Ronny Cedeno, and Donald Veal to Baltimore. The Cubs had been holding out on Ceda, a nasty relief prospect. ...

A Deal Close to Being Done With Roberts? The Cubs Are Sweeting Up the Deal…
Published 3/14/2008 by Maryland Orioles' Fan at Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond
... From MLB Trade Rumors, Via the Chicago Sun Times: “We’ve actually got some movement this morning on the Brian Roberts front. According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have added hard-throwing 21 year-old reliever Jose Ceda to their offer. They’d also send Sean Gallagher, Ronny Cedeno, and Donald Veal to Baltimore. The Cubs had been holding out on Ceda, a nasty relief prospect. With him included, they’d be sending their three best pitching prospects (according to Baseball America) in the 4-for-1 deal. ...

Friday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
Published 3/14/2008 by carlheartscubs at A League of Her Own - Front Page
... Hart said. "It's reassuring, but at the same time, there are still two weeks left to go, and a lot can happen. "I knew this situation. It was throw well or go back to Iowa. That's been my mind-set here. You've got a lot of good arms competing for that last spot. No matter what happens, I'll be happy as long as I'm here." If Hart sticks in the bullpen, that leaves one spot for righties Tim Lahey and Jose Ascanio or lefties Carmen Pignatiello or Neal Cotts to grab. Latest trade scenario Please, for the love of god, don't let this go on ...

Open Thread: Cubs vs. Angels, Friday 3/14, 3:05 CT
Published 3/14/2008 by Al <al@bleedcubbieblue.com> at Bleed Cubbie Blue: Front Page Posts
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- Heading out to Mesa soon, so just a few notes for this afternoon's game: You can discuss The Trade That Shall Not Be Named in this BCB diary. Although, it was already summed up by one commenter, who said the new rumor is "total nonsense". Bruce Miles grilled Lou Piniella about the recent lineup changes and got him to admit that he's still tinkering: ...

Fine. Now Can We Have Brian Roberts?
Published 3/14/2008 by Adam Godson at Bugs & Cranks
... that the Brian Roberts trade rumors have become, the Cubs have finally upped the ante. The Sun Times reports the Cubs are caving and will include their entire farm system in a deal for Brian Roberts. Sadly, that’s only a slight exaggeration, as the Cubs will include their top 3 pitching prospects and a fourth player in their offer to the O’s. ...

TCR Friday Notes
Published 3/14/2008 by Rob G. at The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog -
... - There's a brand spankin' new rumor about Brian Roberts today from the Sun-Times in which the Cubs have an offer of Sean Gallagher, Ronny Cedeno, Jose Ceda and Donald Veal on the table. That would probably be three of our top four pitching prospects and two players that could be beneficial for the Cubs this year in Cedeno and Gallagher. A steep price to pay, but that's what happens when baseball folks start believing that leadoff hitter is an actual position. If it does happen though, it probably does make the Cubs a little bit better this year, and ...

For Some Reason, Where Alfonso Soriano Bats Is a Big Deal
Published 3/14/2008 by Pat Lackey at FanHouse
Filed under: Chicago, Cubs, NL CentralI never understand why anyone gets worked up over batting order. In the long run, what order hitters bat in makes a rather insignificant difference when compared to who it is that actually takes the plate. Still, the Cubs' proposed trade for Brian Roberts has a lot of people with the Cubs' worked up about moving Alfonso Soriano out of the lead-off slot. Soriano himself seems worried and wants to in the order now rather than waiting until a trade happens: ''It's not good to wait ...

Great Moments In Brian-Roberts-To-Cubs-Trade-Rumor History
Published 3/17/2008 by Cubnut at The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog -
... talked again during the past week, and insiders in both camps have expressed strong feelings that a deal will get done for the All-Star second baseman. However, they consider it likely to take an 11th-hour agreement before the openers on March 31. "It's also possible the deal could grow to include pitcher Jason Marquis going to Baltimore and outfielder Jay Payton coming to the Cubs in a 5-for-2 or 6-for-2 trade that likely would include cash." -- Chicago Sun-Times, 3/14/08 ...