Summary
Brian Roberts is a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles drafted Roberts with the 50th pick of the 1999 Major League Baseball amateur draft, and he made his Baltimore debut in 2001 after playing in just 170 minor league games. After bouncing back and forth between Triple-A Rochester and Baltimore during the 2001 and 2002 seasons, Roberts earned the job as the Orioles second baseman in May during the 2003 season. He stole 23 bases and hit .270 during that year. In 2004, Roberts set a team record with 50 doubles. It was the most doubles by a switch-hitter in American League history. Cal Ripken Jr. previously held the club record for doubles. Roberts' best statistical season to date was 2005,...
Brian Roberts is a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles drafted Roberts with the 50th pick of the 1999 Major League Baseball amateur draft, and he made his Baltimore debut in 2001 after playing in just 170 minor league games. After bouncing back and forth between Triple-A Rochester and Baltimore during the 2001 and 2002 seasons, Roberts earned the job as the Orioles second baseman in May during the 2003 season. He stole 23 bases and hit .270 during that year. In 2004, Roberts set a team record with 50 doubles. It was the most doubles by a switch-hitter in American League history. Cal Ripken Jr. previously held the club record for doubles. Roberts' best statistical season to date was 2005, when he batted .314 with 45 doubles, 18 home runs, 73 RBI and 27 stolen bases. He was named the American League's starting second baseman for the 2005 All-Star Game. In 2007, Roberts set a career high with 50 stolen bases. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound switch-hitter was born in Durham, N.C., on Oct. 9, 1977. Roberts began his collegiate baseball career at North Carolina, where his father, Mike Roberts, was the Tar Heels' coach. After his father was dismissed as UNC's coach, Roberts transferred to South Carolina, where he finished his college career. He was named a second team All-American by Baseball America during his time with the Gamecocks.
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Interesting trade
Roch Around the ClockThe Oakland Athletics have sent pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Chicago Cubs for a few names you might recognize.Remember Sean Gallagher? Matt Murton? Eric Patterson? All linked to the Orioles in the Brian Roberts trade talks, all......Tags: Oakland Athletics, Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Matt Murton, Eric Patterson
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Idle chat
Some days you just don't know whether the Windex is best used on your eyeglasses or down your gullet. Yesterday was one of those days, and because I work for a medium that's still printed on dead trees, I feel comfortable blaming the Internet. Clicked...Tags: Major League Baseball, Distilling and Brewing Industry, Boston Red Sox, ESPN, Jay Payton
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New teammates hail Harden, are talking Series
Chicago Tribune reporterHow much of a difference could Rich Harden make in the Cubs' rotation, especially after the division-rival Brewers landed CC Sabathia? All the difference in the World (Series), if you believe third baseman Aramis Ramirez. "That's the way you do it,"...Tags: Major League Baseball, Spring Training, Sean Marshall, Chicago Cubs, Aramis Ramirez
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Orioles need not heed Joe Morgan's advice
Some days you just don't know whether the Windex is best used on your eyeglasses or down your gullet. Today was one of those days, and because I work for a medium that's still printed on dead trees, I feel comfortable blaming the Internet. Clicked over...Tags: Major League Baseball, Distilling and Brewing Industry, Boston Red Sox, ESPN, Jay Payton
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Bynum's fielding error lets Blue Jays beat Orioles
Alex Rios scored when Freddie Bynum misplayed a grounder at shortstop in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 Tuesday night. Rios drew a one-out walk off right-hander Jim Johnson (2-3), then stole second...Tags: Major League Baseball, Matt Stairs, Ramon Hernandez, Ron Wilson, Jay Payton
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Cubs teammates hail Harden, are talking World Series
Tribune reporterHow much of a difference could Rich Harden make in the Cubs' rotation, especially after the division-rival Brewers landed CC Sabathia? All the difference in the World (Series), if you believe third baseman Aramis Ramirez. "That's the way you do it,"...Tags: Major League Baseball, Spring Training, Sean Marshall, Chicago Cubs, Aramis Ramirez
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The lineup
Roch Around the ClockBrian Roberts - 2BNick Markakis - RFAubrey Huff - 3BRamon Hernandez - CLuke Scott - DHKevin Millar - 1BJay Payton - LFAdam Jones - CFFreddie Bynum - SSRadhames Liz - P...... -
Before the game...
Roch Around the ClockThe Orioles don’t expect shortstop Alex Cintron to come off the disabled list until after the break, and following an injury rehab assignment in the minors. Reliever Jamie Walker wanted to return before the break, but he’s more likely to......Tags: Charity, Death and Dying, E-Commerce Industry, University of Maryland Medical Center
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Lineup change
Roch Around the ClockBrian Roberts has been scratched because of an illness. Freddie Bynum is your leadoff hitter and shortstop. Brandon Fahey will play second.Freddie Bynum - SSNick Markakis - RFAubrey Huff - DHRamon Hernandez - CLuke Scott - LFMelvin Mora - 3BKevin...... -
Bullpen move
Roch Around the ClockThe Orioles designated reliever Ryan Bukvich for assignment, which should surprise...absolutely nobody. There wasn't a safe place to use him in any game. Greg Aquino had his contract purchased from Triple-A Norfolk, and manager Dave Trembley hopes to...
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