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What do you think about the Brian Roberts Rumor?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 12:02 am
by Luv those Knicks
Roberts hits better against Righties, Easley hits better against Lefties. Roberts gives us even more speed & stolen bases.
I think he'd make us better, but I wonder what we'd give up to get him. Would Milledge be enough? Too Much?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 12:04 am
by Jose7
I'd trade Milledge for him as long as we rob them of a pitching prospect.
He is in his prime, only 29 years old.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 12:06 am
by majorleads
I'd trade Milledge for him and put Easley in a platoon with Delgado at first until he works out the kinks.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 2:37 am
by Abraham Lincoln
I thought Milledge is a top prospect. Now you guyes want to deal him for Brian Roberts? What happened?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 2:56 am
by majorleads
Abraham Lincoln wrote:I thought Milledge is a top prospect. Now you guyes want to deal him for Brian Roberts? What happened?
First of all, we're not trading him for garbage and secondly, we have 2 other MUCH MUCH MUCH better outfield prospects in Gomez and Martinez. With Beltran in center, we're set.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:24 am
by Manhattan Project
Abraham Lincoln wrote:I thought Milledge is a top prospect. Now you guyes want to deal him for Brian Roberts? What happened?
Some people like Gomez and Martinez more then Milledge, and with his subtle mishaps thus far it would seem he is on the block. Brian Roberts would fit this team nicely, however im not sure if im giving up Milledge for him personally.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:30 am
by cmaff051
majorleads wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
First of all, we're not trading him for garbage and secondly, we have 2 other MUCH MUCH MUCH better outfield prospects in Gomez and Martinez. With Beltran in center, we're set.
You can get alot better than Brian Roberts for Lastings Milledge. It's crazy to settle for Roberts when you can aim higher and probably get somebody of more value (a front of the rotation pitcher, maybe).
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:32 am
by krustytheclown
where did you hear about this?!
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:45 am
by majorleads
cmaff051 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
You can get alot better than Brian Roberts for Lastings Milledge. It's crazy to settle for Roberts when you can aim higher and probably get somebody of more value (a front of the rotation pitcher, maybe).
First of all, quality outfielders are a dime a dozen. Secondly, Milledge is not getting us a front of the rotation pitcher. Are you high? Third, quality second basemen are VERY hard to come by. Fourth, Roberts gets TONS of extra base hits. Fifth, Roberts has SPEED. Sixth, Roberts is a switch hitter which makes him perfect for the 2 hole behind Reyes. Seven, Roberts doesn't make errors. Eight, Roberts is in the prime of his career. Nine, Roberts is hot as hell right now. Ten, Milledge hasn't done sh*t in the majors.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 4:07 am
by blueNorange
Whoever said Omar will trade Milledge for Roberts?? Got this from Rotoworld
The New York Post is reporting that the Orioles are interested in making a trade with the Mets for Chan Ho Park.
Park is currently pitching for Triple-A New Orleans after getting shelled in his latest major league opportunity. The Mets would likely be happy to send Park to the O's for cash, a bucket of balls, or possibly a player to be named later.
Now I know it won't be Park for Roberts straight up but it wouldn't cost us a blue chip prospect for Roberts. Besides the Orioles GM is a bafoon!
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 5:52 am
by DocZaius
eck
don't think we really need another guy for our boppers to leave on base
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 8:39 am
by Luv those Knicks
marbury2curry wrote:where did you hear about this?!
The Robers Rumor is out there, somebody brought it up in another thread and I thought I saw it in wiretap or something, but I could be wrong about that. I saw it a couple of places.
The Milledge idea - isn't a rumor, just a question. I'd personaly be hesitant, but at the same time, we do have an outfield glut and Roberts would fit in nicely. I don't know how I feel about it. But, without question, it makes us better this season.
As a fan, I'd really like to see what Milledge can do, but I also realize that with Endy and Gomez both looking good - it's awful crowded right now.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 10:33 am
by Flaming Mo
Man, having Roberts on your team would give the Mets CRAZY speed. Reyes and Chavez are already nasty paired with Beltran and Wright in the middle.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 1:48 pm
by Lord Commander
Heard this proposal from another site - Milledge, Heilman, and Vargas for Roberts and Erik Bedard. That I would do. We also get back a young, in his prime, middle of the rotation lefty to replace Galvin for next year. Hey, Duquette has done more stupid things
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 4:07 pm
by majorleads
ToHoleWithSoul wrote:Heard this proposal from another site - Milledge, Heilman, and Vargas for Roberts and Erik Bedard. That I would do. We also get back a young, in his prime, middle of the rotation lefty to replace Galvin for next year. Hey, Duquette has done more stupid things
We're not trading Heilman right now. We need him in bullpen. Also I doubt the Orioles are trading one of their better starting pitchers now.
And people vastly underestimate what a guy like Roberts can do for us. I've already listed all of his attributes and, it's those scrappy types who are the ones that usually are most successful in the playoffs. We saw it first hand against the Cardinals.
Roberts>>>>>>>>>>>>Milledge
yeah I said it.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 4:22 pm
by cmaff051
majorleads wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
We're not trading Heilman right now. We need him in bullpen. Also I doubt the Orioles are trading one of their better starting pitchers now.
And people vastly underestimate what a guy like Roberts can do for us. I've already listed all of his attributes and, it's those scrappy types who are the ones that usually are most successful in the playoffs. We saw it first hand against the Cardinals.
Roberts>>>>>>>>>>>>Milledge
yeah I said it.
David Eckstein > Chase Utley
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 4:54 pm
by majorleads
cmaff051 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
David Eckstein > Chase Utley
Ehhh you don't get it.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:54 pm
by krustytheclown
Luv those Knicks wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
The Robers Rumor is out there, somebody brought it up in another thread and I thought I saw it in wiretap or something, but I could be wrong about that. I saw it a couple of places.
The Milledge idea - isn't a rumor, just a question. I'd personaly be hesitant, but at the same time, we do have an outfield glut and Roberts would fit in nicely. I don't know how I feel about it. But, without question, it makes us better this season.
As a fan, I'd really like to see what Milledge can do, but I also realize that with Endy and Gomez both looking good - it's awful crowded right now.
ahh, thank you.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:56 pm
by krustytheclown
majorleads wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
We're not trading Heilman right now. We need him in bullpen. Also I doubt the Orioles are trading one of their better starting pitchers now.
And people vastly underestimate what a guy like Roberts can do for us. I've already listed all of his attributes and, it's those scrappy types who are the ones that usually are most successful in the playoffs. We saw it first hand against the Cardinals.
Roberts>>>>>>>>>>>>Milledge
yeah I said it.
i think joe smith can fill the role of set up man perfectly..hes proven capable thus far and we'll have mota back soon too.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 7:12 pm
by Manhattan Project
Yeah getting Bedard in that deal would be highway robbery, another good lefty like him would be fantastic. However it is just a rumor and I doubt anything happens.