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| Height: 5-9
Weight: 178
Throws: R
Bats: S Born: Oct 9, 1977, Durham, NC Contract: Signed through 2009. |
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| September 28, 2008 Brian Roberts left Sunday's game in the sixth inning after being struck by a pitch by Toronto's Jesse Litsch, according to the AP. |
| September 27, 2008 Plenty of changes are in store for the Orioles in the offseason, but manager Dave Trembley wants to keep Brian Roberts according to the Baltimore Sun. "I fully expect Brian Roberts to be the leadoff hitter on this ballclub for a long time because of what he means to this team, this community," Trembley said. "He is a guy that is a Baltimore Oriole. That simple. I don't see him going anywhere. I don't think he wants to go anywhere, which is good for us." |
| September 26, 2008 Brian Roberts went 1-for-3 in Friday's 3-0 loss to Toronto. The Orioles only registered four hits in the contest. |
| September 23, 2008 Brian Roberts went 1-for-4 with a walk and his 39th stolen base of the season in the Orioles' 7-5 loss to the Rays. |
| September 22, 2008 The Orioles and Athletics game that was postponed because of rain earlier this month will not be made up, according to Sports Illustrated. |
| September 21, 2008 Brian Roberts didn't have a great night on Sunday but he still produced something as he had one hit, one run, one RBI and one steal, his 38th of the season. |
| September 20, 2008 The Baltimore Orioles are looking into getting second baseman Brian Roberts signed to a contract extension, according to the Baltimore Sun. "If the opportunity arises, I'll sit down with the Orioles or my agent or my family or whoever and try to figure out the best thing to do," Roberts said. |
| September 19, 2008 Brian Roberts tied his career high with his 50th double on Friday night against the Yankees. He added a run to give him 103 of those in 2008. |
| August 27, 2008 The Orioles got the job done with offense tonight, putting the White Sox in the loss column, 11-3. Leadoff man Brian Roberts was part of the charge, going 2-for-5 at the plate with his 46th double of the season to post three RBIs on the night. |
| August 24, 2008 With three hits in five at-bats, Brian Roberts saw his batting average rise to .302 in the Orioles 8-7 loss to the Yankees. |
| July 30, 2008 The Star Tribune states that Brian Roberts is no longer an option for the Twins. The Orioles told teams he is not available. |
| July 27, 2008 Brian Roberts did not play on Sunday. He has just seven hits in his last 40 at-bats. The Orioles defeated the Angels 5-2. |
| July 26, 2008 Brian Roberts went 0-for-4 on Saturday and is now in a 1-for-15 slump. He is also in a stolen base slump and has not swiped a bag since July 11. |
| July 25, 2008 Brian Roberts went 0-for-4 with a strikeout on Friday night. |
| July 23, 2008 The Chicago White Sox reportedly were interested in acquiring Brian Roberts, according to Fox Sports. If the Sox acquired him, they would have moved Alexei Ramirez to shortstop, and would have attempted to deal Orlando Cabrera, who they talked to the Dodgers about. |
| July 22, 2008 The Baltimore Sun suggests that the Orioles are not likely to deal Brian Roberts prior to the upcoming July 31 trade deadline. |
| July 11, 2008 Brian Roberts fell a homer short of the cycle on Friday. He finished the game 3-for-5 with a RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases. |
| July 6, 2008 Brian Roberts chipped in a home run and two stolen bases in Sunday's 11-10 loss to the Rangers. He also scored three runs. |
| July 5, 2008 Brian Roberts returned to the lineup on Saturday night, and in his familiar leadoff role he went 2-for-4 with a runs scored. |
| July 1, 2008 Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts continues to swing a hot bat for the Orioles, serving his team well in a 7-5 win over the Royals this evening. Roberts went 1-for-3 with a walk and his sixth home run of the season, also adding his 22nd stolen base of the year to total one RBI and two runs scored. |
| June 26, 2008 Brian Roberts extended his hitting streak to 13 games with a 2-for-5 performance against Chicago, according to the Associated Press. He also scored twice in Baltimore's 11-4 victory. |
| June 22, 2008 Brian Roberts stole his 21st base of the year while scoring a run on Sunday in the Orioles 7-3 loss to the Brewers. |
| June 14, 2008 The Orioles posted 15 total hits as a team this evening, turning eight into runs for the win, 8-7, over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Orioles found their best efforts coming from leadoff man Brian Roberts , going 3-for-5 with two doubles, one stolen base (his 19th of the season), and two RBIs with one run scored. |
| June 11, 2008 The Red Sox have completed a 6-3 win over the Orioles, though Baltimore scattered nine hits through the evening. Every batter but one found a way to get on base, second baseman Brian Roberts being the one to go without. Roberts went 0-for-5 with one strikeout and three runners left on base. |
| June 10, 2008 Brian Roberts is riding a hot streak as he has hit safely in seven straight games and has registered multiple hits in his last three, according to MLB.com. He will look to keep it going tonight against Josh Beckett and the Red Sox. |
| June 9, 2008 Brewers' GM Doug Melvin has denied speculation that he was interested in acquiring second baseman Brian Roberts, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Melvin said, "We haven't been scouting Roberts. That was brought up in the spring when the Orioles were talking to the Cubs about him. They were wanting to get us involved. We've had no special assignment scout looking at Roberts." |
| June 2, 2008 Brian Roberts only went 1-for-4 on Monday, but he swiped two bags against Tim Wakefield and the Red Sox. It was his first multi-steal effort since April 5. |
| May 12, 2008 Brian Roberts left Saturday's game with a bruised left foot and was held out of the lineup Sunday in Kansas City. Luis Hernandez started in his place. |
| May 11, 2008 Infielder Luis Hernandez will start in place of Brian Roberts on Sunday against the Royals. Roberts is day-to-day due to a sore left foot, the Baltimore Sun reports. |
| May 7, 2008 Brian Roberts will get the day off as the Orioles wrap up a three-game set against the Athletics in Oakland on Wednesday. |
| April 30, 2008 Brian Roberts had two hits, a walk and an RBI on Wednesday night for the Orioles. |
| April 27, 2008 Brian Roberts accounted for the only Orioles run on Sunday with a solo home run in third inning of Sunday's 6-1 loss to the White Sox. |
| April 23, 2008 Brian Roberts has fared very well over his career against Seattle according to MLB.com. Roberts has hit .347 lifetime against the Mariners, which is his highest average among all American League teams. Baltimore will face Seattle righty Carlos Silva tonight, who is 3-0 with a 2.79 ERA. |
| April 7, 2008 Brian Roberts continued his strong start to the season on Monday as he had three hits and two RBI for the Orioles. Roberts continues to cause all kinds of havoc from the top of the Orioles order and if is finally traded to the Cubs there will be little reason to watch an Orioles game the rest of this season. |
| April 5, 2008 Brian Roberts had only one hit on Saturday night but he was still able to steal two bases on the night despite being caught once. Whether or not Roberts stays in Baltimore he still figures to be a top-5 hitter from the second base position, especially if he keeps on running like this. |
| March 31, 2008 Brian Roberts had two hits, walked twice and scored a run in Baltimore's loss to Tampa Bay on opening day. The O's would love to see Roberts have a solid first half with the hope of moving the second baseman before the July trade deadline. |
| March 30, 2008 Brian Roberts told RotoTimes sources that he is still unsure about his status in Baltimore, but the second baseman claims that if he is with the team on opening day, which it appears he will be, he is unlikely to be moved. A move to almost any of the other 29 teams would have increased Roberts fantasy value. |
| March 26, 2008 Brian Roberts isn't likely to be traded to the Cubs, according to the Chicago Tribune. Orioles' GM Andy McPhail commented, "We worked at it this long and we don't have deal. There's other sides characterizing it as an impasse. You make the judgment." Mark DeRosa will remain the Cubs second baseman. |
| March 26, 2008 As expected, Brian Roberts is out of the lineup again on Wednesday to deal with a sore back, the Baltimore Sun reports. Scott Moore is starting in his place. Roberts recently received an injection to help the issue and is day-to-day. |
| March 25, 2008 Brian Roberts said he's had some tightness in his lower back for about a week and decided Tuesday to rest up by sitting out of the Orioles' exhibition game against the Marlins, according to the Baltimore Sun. Although he reportedly didn't sound concerned, Roberts received an injection and is expected to miss at least one more game. For now, it appears to be a minor malady, but it's something to keep an eye on over the next few days. |
| March 25, 2008 Brian Roberts will not be in the Tuesday lineup when the Orioles host Florida. Roberts was scratched from Tuesday's game because of a sore back, this according to the Baltimore Sun. Anytime Roberts is held out of the lineup, trade speculation will prevail. That doesn't seem to be the case today, as the team is listing his bad back as the reason for his inactive status. Utility infielder Scott Moore is replacing Roberts at second base and leading off. |
| March 24, 2008 Brian Roberts will not be traded to the Cubs any time soon, this according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. This deal has been rumored to be on, then off, for weeks. The bottom line is that the Cubs will go with Ryan Theriot in the leadoff spot and Mark DeRosa as their starting second basemen for now, though there is still a chance that these talks could be rekindled thereby erasing a lot of DeRosa's value. |
| March 20, 2008 Lou Piniella told the Arlington Daily Herald that a late trade could force the Cubs to scramble the puzzle that the team has spent the spring putting together. The Cubs skipper didn't specifically name the position or player, but his evasive verbiage leads one to believe he is referring to the talks with the O's for Brian Roberts. "We could be getting in the situation where something is done right at the tail end and it upsets the apple cart a little,'' Piniella said. "That's not the ideal situation, but it's not just up to (general manager) Jim (Hendry), it's up to the other teams he's talking to, too.'' The O's have been adamant that Roberts would not be part of the opening day roster and the Cubs and White Sox are the leading candidates to acquire the speedy second baseman. |
| March 18, 2008 A recent blog entry in the Chicago Tribune speculated that the White Sox might make a play at acquiring Brian Roberts from the Orioles. Roberts apparently is frustrated by the neverending speculation, while the White Sox would love to snag Roberts away from the waiting arms of the Cubs. The Sox would like to ditch Juan Uribe, but it's not clear if they have the top-end prospects necessary to pull off such a deal. It's all speculation at this point, so stay tuned. |
| March 14, 2008 The Cubs have upped the ante in their attempt to acquire Brian Roberts from the Orioles. On Thursday, they added prospect Jose Ceda to the mix, according to the Chicago Tribune. Infielder Ronny Cedeno and pitchers Sean Gallagher and Donnie Veal are the other players offered up by the Cubs. Despite the daily updates, it appears most likely that a deal won't be completed until opening day nears. Stay tuned. |
| March 12, 2008 Brian Roberts didn't make the trip to Port St. Lucie for a game against the New York Mets on Wednesday, so he participated in some drills and took batting practice with those left behind. What Roberts can't avoid, however, is the continued rumors about his exit out of Baltimore. According to Slam Sports rarely does an hour go by when the two-time all-star isn't reminded about whispers in the wind. "I don't have a choice about thinking about it because I get asked every day. My friends call me all the time, fans yell at me about it, guys from other teams ask me about it. It's pretty much nonstop," Roberts said. "You think about it when somebody's asking, but other than that, you go about your day the same way you always do. My job is to get ready for the season, whether it's here or someplace else." While there is nothing knew concerning the talks between the O's and the Cubs, it's still believed that Roberts will not be in a Baltimore uniform in May. |
| March 8, 2008 The trade talks between the Cubs and O's concerning a deal for second baseman Brian Roberts are on hold for now. The teams have not agreed to a package that both find suitable. According to the Baltimore Sun, 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. Almost everyone close to this situation believes a deal will get done, but as opening day approaches it becomes less and less likely. |
| March 8, 2008 The O's and Cubs have not had any recent discussions about dealing Brian Roberts, according to the Baltimore Sun. "Our scouts are out and about doing their due diligence and watching the teams that they should be watching," Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. The two clubs have been talking trade for months but can't agree on which players should end up in the deal, so they continue to scout each other's teams trying to find the right mix. Obviously, both teams would prefer to have a deal done before the regular season begins, but this could drag on past opening day. |
| March 5, 2008 Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has dismissed rumors that his team is on the verge of acquiring Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts. "There have been no active talks in any trade situation in the last five to six days," Hendry tells the Chicago Tribune. |
| March 3, 2008 The Orioles and Cubs are once again discussing a trade involving Brian Roberts, a source informs SI.com. The Orioles may send outfielder Jay Payton to Chicago in the deal. |
| February 29, 2008 Brian Roberts reached base twice during Friday's exhibition game, just as he did during Thursday's contest, according to the Baltimore Sun. He also has four steals already in the two games. Do you think this guy is trying to impress the Cubs or other trade suitors? It appears to be only a matter of when, not if, he's going to be traded. |
| February 24, 2008 The Brian Roberts-to-the-Cubs rumors have been swirling for a while now, and, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Roberts will land with the Cubbies once the Orioles decide which pitchers they want in return. Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher, Jason Marquis, Jose Ceda and Donald Veal have been some of the pitchers that have been rumored to be involved. Roberts would receive a minor uptick in value with a move to Chicago, as he would be in a much better lineup. |
| February 23, 2008 Brian Roberts lifted weights and hit some softly tossed balls on Friday, according to the Baltimore Sun. "He looked real good today," manager Dave Trembley said. "There were no restrictions on him." That was his first day working out since heading to an emergency room on Wednesday. Doctors believe that he had a kidney stone that broke up before it had to pass. If that's the case, Roberts shouldn't be slowed at all this spring. |
| February 21, 2008 Brian Roberts was back at the O's training facility on Thursday afternoon, reports MLB.com. This, one day after making a visit to the emergency room. The report noted that Roberts woke up early Wednesday with a sharp pain in the stomach" and had to call for an ambulance. "It just kind of gradually started going away," Roberts said. "I think they think it's a kidney stone, but I didn't have the excruciating pass of it." Roberts has a checkup later today and if cleared, said he would be back with his teammates Friday. |
| February 21, 2008 Brian Roberts is again absent from the O's training facility on Thursday, notes the Baltimore Sun. The paper suggests that the Baltimore second baseman has a 48-hour flu bug. |
| February 20, 2008 Brian Roberts doesn't want to stick around Baltimore to be part of a rebuilding process, according to the Baltimore Sun. "I would never call this organization and say, 'I want to be traded. I need to be traded,' " Roberts said. "I signed a contract. I signed a deal. I understand when I make a commitment, that's what I'm here for. But as I said earlier, you want to win. ... For this organization, if it's better to send me to another place and get a couple of pieces for down the road, I understand that, too. The sooner the chance I get to win, the better off." Talks between the Cubs and O's regarding Roberts remain stalled out, but there remains a decent chance that Roberts will be dealt somewhere before the season gets underway. |
| February 16, 2008 Talks between the Orioles and Cubs regarding Brian Roberts have stalled, and the All-Star is expected to report to Orioles camp next week. "I don't see [a trade] as likely before the reporting date," Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail tells the Baltimore Sun. "Anything can happen... but I just don't see it." |
| February 12, 2008 Orioles president Andy MacPhail told the Baltimore Sun on Monday that the club isn't close to making any other significant moves. The Cubs and Orioles have engaged in lengthy trade talks involving second baseman Brian Roberts , but despite constant media and fan speculation, the two sides haven't agreed on a package. "Really, in the immediate, I don't see much going on in terms of a week out or so. But you don't ever know," MacPhail said. "It's tired but it's true: If something makes sense for us, we will evaluate it. It's not different than other circumstances." RotoTimes.com sources report that the Cubs are more interested in making a move than the O's are. The Baltimore front office has traded away most of their box office attractions and must offer the fans something more than Triple-A talent. |
| February 10, 2008 When the offseason began, it was expected that Miguel Tejada would be the first Orioles veteran standout to be traded, followed by Erik Bedard and then Brian Roberts. The Baltimore Sun reports that with Tejada and Bedard gone, and Roberts' future hanging in the balance, talks with the Chicago Cubs are in fact ongoing. The report noted that the belief in Baltimore is that the Orioles will keep their All-Star second baseman for now and revisit trade talks before July's trade deadline. |
| February 9, 2008 Now that the Orioles finally traded Erik Bedard to the Mariners, the Cubs are expected to resume talks with the O's about acquiring Brian Roberts, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. However, there has been no deal struck in principle and nothing appears imminent at this point. Sean Gallagher is expected to be the key part of any deal for Roberts, but considering how long it took for the O's to deal Bedard, it's safe to assume any Roberts trade won't happen for a while. |
| February 5, 2008 Erik Bedard is already on his way out of Baltimore, and ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports that, at some point, the Orioles and Cubs will finish the proposed deal for Brian Roberts. Pitcher Sean Gallagher would be the centerpiece of the package, with Felix Pie, Sean Marshall and Ronny Cedeno also being mentioned as possible parts of the trade. |
| January 9, 2008 Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune thinks that a deal sending Brian Roberts to the Cubs is inevitable. The package that the Cubs will send to Baltimore is believed to include Sean Gallagher, Sean Marshall and Ronny Cedeno, though it's not clear if those are the only three players involved. Roberts hit .290 with 12 homers, 57 RBI, 103 runs scored and 50 steals last year. He would bump Mark DeRosa to a utility role. |