Brian Roberts?

Robert23 · Post #281 » by **Robert23** » Mon Mar 3, 2008 5:49 pm

SportsWorld wrote:It will happen by the end of the week.

My sources have told me that the deal is being held up on the flavor of chips that Angelos is demanding in return but to expect it done by Wednesday.

SportsWorld · Post #282 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Mar 3, 2008 6:17 pm

Time for more false hope:
Roberts Trade Talks Intensify
http://www.realgmbaseball.com/src_wiret ... intensify/

SI.com - A source has told SI's Jon Heyman that the Brian Roberts trade talks between the Orioles and Cubs are getting serious again.

Baltimore is interested in acquiring pitchers Sean Marshall and Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton and infielder Ronny Cedeno, among others.

Ruben Douglas · Post #283 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Mon Mar 3, 2008 7:47 pm

Reports are that Payton would be included in a deal that brings in Roberts. Basically, he is a cheaper version of Coco Crisp.
But back to the deal...I don't see Murton being involved. I'd imagine it would be a Cedeno/Gallagher/EPatt/+prospect. for Roberts and Payton.

From what I've seen of Gallagher, I'm more than willing to trade him for those guys. I don't even really count Cedeno and EPatt because I see no future for them on the Chicago Cubs. Pinella has already handed the SS job to Theriot at the Cubs convention. EPatt doesn't have a position, but he's the type of player you don't have a hard time replacing...an Augie Ojeda type.

I would assume that the other prospect is going to be Veal. I really don't know much about him other than he had a down year last season in the minors but he is supposed to have really good stuff. I say trade him. Take the risk.

hermes · Post #284 » by **hermes** » Mon Mar 3, 2008 10:03 pm

SportsWorld wrote:Time for more false hope:
Roberts Trade Talks Intensify
http://www.realgmbaseball.com/src_wiret ... intensify/
SI.com - A source has told SI's Jon Heyman that the Brian Roberts trade talks between the Orioles and Cubs are getting serious again.

Baltimore is interested in acquiring pitchers Sean Marshall and Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton and infielder Ronny Cedeno, among others.

you mean they weren't serious before :noway:

Post #285 » by **GYBE** » Tue Mar 4, 2008 6:03 am

Ruben Douglas wrote:EPatt doesn't have a position, but he's the type of player you don't have a hard time replacing...an Augie Ojeda type

So he's going to have the series of his life in the playoffs as his team sweeps us?

SportsWorld · Post #286 » by **SportsWorld** » Wed Mar 5, 2008 7:26 am

Team denies Roberts trade talks have resumed
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball ... 05.article

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs still want to add at least one hitter by Opening Day, but multiple high-ranking team officials shot down Internet and radio reports this week that trade talks with the Baltimore Orioles regarding second baseman Brian Roberts have resumed in recent days.

In fact, one team source said Tuesday that the Cubs and Orioles haven't talked in more than a week and the sides are no closer to a deal than they were when camp opened -- which is not close at all.

General manager Jim Hendry wouldn't address specific teams or players but said reports that things are ''heating up'' with any team are wrong.

''There have been no active talks in any trade situation in the last five, six days,'' Hendry said. ''We will continue to scout all the teams in Florida and Arizona, and if possible we will try to improve our ballclub by the end of camp.''

FRKMSTR · Post #287 » by **FRKMSTR** » Wed Mar 5, 2008 11:16 pm

Now watch it happen tonight or tomorrow, LOL!!

hermes · Post #288 » by **hermes** » Thu Mar 6, 2008 2:23 am

SportsWorld wrote:Team denies Roberts trade talks have resumed
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball ... 05.article
MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs still want to add at least one hitter by Opening Day, but multiple high-ranking team officials shot down Internet and radio reports this week that trade talks with the Baltimore Orioles regarding second baseman Brian Roberts have resumed in recent days.

In fact, one team source said Tuesday that the Cubs and Orioles haven't talked in more than a week and the sides are no closer to a deal than they were when camp opened -- which is not close at all.

General manager Jim Hendry wouldn't address specific teams or players but said reports that things are ''heating up'' with any team are wrong.

''There have been no active talks in any trade situation in the last five, six days,'' Hendry said. ''We will continue to scout all the teams in Florida and Arizona, and if possible we will try to improve our ballclub by the end of camp.''

what have they been doing :noway:

get on it jim

SportsWorld · Post #289 » by **SportsWorld** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 3:36 am

O's, Cubs put Roberts deal on hold
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/base ... 2282.story

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The Orioles and Chicago Cubs have not had any recent talks about All-Star second baseman Brian Roberts, pushing the potential deal toward Opening Day or beyond.

Despite engaging in trade talks for more than three months, the two teams still have not agreed to a package that both find suitable. According to two baseball sources, the Cubs have offered infielder Ronny Cedeno, pitching prospects Sean Gallagher and Donald Veal, and one other player for Roberts, but the Orioles are holding out for a better offer.

The talks are at a standstill while scouts from both teams evaluate the players on each other's roster. The Cubs, who are looking for a leadoff hitter to set up the middle of their lineup, have had at least one scout at every game Roberts has played this spring. Dave Engle, one of the Orioles' top scouts, went to Mesa, Ariz., to observe several of the Cubs' prospects.

"Our scouts are out and about doing their due diligence and watching the teams that they should be watching," said Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail.

The Sheik · Post #290 » by **The Sheik** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 6:01 am

If they want more then that then eff them. DeRo will prove his worth.

Lets get some pitching/bullpen help.

El Ridda · Post #291 » by **El Ridda** » Sat Mar 8, 2008 5:33 pm

I am getting de ja vu'... this is like the Bulls/Grizzlies Gasol talk all over again We all saw how continuing to hold off for a better offer worked for Jerry West.

hermes · Post #292 » by **hermes** » Sun Mar 9, 2008 2:34 pm

Howling Mad · Post #293 » by **Howling Mad** » Sun Mar 9, 2008 3:15 pm

I laugh at the thread on the general baseball board about Roberts coming to the Cubs.

SportsWorld · Post #294 » by **SportsWorld** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:05 am

From Jayson Stark of ESPN. Sorry no link. I took this off Orioles Hangout:
http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/ ... hp?t=60280

STRIKE TWO -- Bird Land: An official of one club that has been in touch with the Orioles and Cubs predicts the Orioles will trade Brian Roberts to Wrigleyville in the third week of March. The most likely package continues to be Roberts and Jay Payton for Sean Gallagher, Ronny Cedeno and at least one more prospect.

The Orioles also have been telling clubs they'll add at least one more veteran starting pitcher before Opening Day. Translation: Kyle Lohse, if they can keep Scott Boras' asking price within reason.

At the moment, the Orioles are planning on Steve Trachsel as their Opening Day starter, just to take the heat off their younger pitchers. Which leads us to this question: What's the last team to start a free agent who signed a minor-league contract on Opening Day? If you can think of one, let us know, at uselessinfodept@yahoo.com.

Marshall45 · Post #295 » by **Marshall45** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:15 am

I'd hate to lose Gallagher in the deal, but as the saying goes, gotta give something to get something. It's great to know that we won't part with Felix Pie and Sean Marshall though!

Posey H8er · Post #296 » by **Posey H8er** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:26 pm

Still that deal may be the best one I have seen yet. Most Orioles fans want a package of Pie/Gallagher/Cedeno/Veal.

LOL

hermes · Post #297 » by **hermes** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:39 pm

3rd week of march
so does that actually mean june?

aldama23 · Post #298 » by **aldama23** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:05 pm

Omg...this is sooo intense...I want the deal done already so we can start focusing on something else...third week of march is next week...man I can't wait...I think our deal is the best one out there...

SportsWorld · Post #299 » by **SportsWorld** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:52 pm

From mlbtraderumors:

Brian Roberts update: Stark talked to a club official who's in touch with the Cubs and O's. That guy expects a deal to be done next week.

Woo another week.

#1TKfan · Post #300 » by **#1TKfan** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:48 pm

SportsWorld wrote:From mlbtraderumors:
Brian Roberts update: Stark talked to a club official who's in touch with the Cubs and O's. That guy expects a deal to be done next week.

Woo another week.

another week. we have heard that before.

according to bruce levine O scouts are checking other cub players. they figure that can add least 1 more player in the deal.

i believe the deal will be done. when is the question. again the O's are in no hurry.