There is no end to this story until this trade actually happens. Brian Roberts will likely be a Cub sometime in March.
The sequence, which was taken in by Cubs special assistant to the general manager Ken Kravec along with another Cubs scout, is an example of what makes Roberts so attractive to Chicago.
The O's are looking at us, too.
The Orioles are believed to be looking for a package that includes pitcher Sean Gallagher, shortstop Ronny Cedeno, pitching prospects Jose Ceda and/or Donald Veal and perhaps one other player.
The Orioles will dispatch a scout to Arizona to look at some of the players being discussed next week. While both sides still feel confident that a deal could get done, talks are expected to continue for a couple more weeks.
I'm not sure how much the Cubs should give up for a couple years of Roberts, but, it really does appear to be a case where the Cubs expect to win now, otherwise this thread would've run out weeks ago.
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Keep Bobby Murcer and his family in your thoughts and prayers, his cancer may be getting worse. The ex-Cub is a truly beloved Yankee, and I'm sure he has many fans here in Chicago. Good luck, Bobby, we all hope it's a false alarm.
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