Cubs increase offer for Roberts

**jDub** · 03-14-2008, 10:35 AM

They seem determined to get this deal done one way or another.

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**cyismydog** · 03-14-2008, 10:37 AM

I just don't see why Chicago needs him so bad, they have plenty of talented infielders. BTW, when does derosa come back from his heart problems?
Go Cardinals!

**cybsball20** · 03-14-2008, 10:38 AM

I think they should make a move for Ron Belliard instead...

**cyismydog** · 03-14-2008, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

I think they should make a move for Ron Belliard instead...

Yeah, he was a good player for the cards, and you have to love the dreads.

**HILLCYD** · 03-14-2008, 10:40 AM

We always seem to want to mortgage the future for a washed up player. This deal is no different IMO.

**cybsball20** · 03-14-2008, 10:45 AM

I got to watch him alot last year and he is a very underrated player, especially defensively. He has decevingly good range and a decent arm. He also had a number of clutch hits for the Nats last year. He's also a pretty decent clubhouse guy.

Belliard .290 11 58 32ys old
Roberts .290 12 57 30ys old.

Roberts does have a huge advantage in SB's though.

**jDub** · 03-14-2008, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

I just don't see why Chicago needs him so bad, they have plenty of talented infielders. BTW, when does derosa come back from his heart problems?
Go Cardinals!

Derosa is back with the team and playing. His first game back was this past Monday.

**cyismydog** · 03-14-2008, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by jDub

Derosa is back with the team and playing. His first game back was this past Monday.

So then why they heck do they need Roberts? Derosa is a good player.
Go Cardinals!

**clonez** · 03-14-2008, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

So then why they heck do they need Roberts? Derosa is a good player.
Go Cardinals!

They are wanting a leadoff hitter who can steal bases. That is what Roberts does.

**cyismydog** · 03-14-2008, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by jDub

They seem determined to get this deal done one way or another.

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Originally Posted by clonez

They are wanting a leadoff hitter who can steal bases. That is what Roberts does.

What happened to Alex Cintron? I thought that's what he did best?

**jDub** · 03-14-2008, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

What happened to Alex Cintron? I thought that's what he did best?

I don't think many people are sold on Cintron as an every day player. He hit .243 with only 2 SB last year in 68 games and 185 AB.

The thinking behind getting a true leadoff hitter is it allows Soriano to move down in the lineup where he belongs (more RBI).

**Iastfan112** · 03-14-2008, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by jDub

I don't think many people are sold on Cintron as an every day player. He hit .243 with only 2 SB last year in 68 games and 185 AB.

The thinking behind getting a true leadoff hitter is it allows Soriano to move down in the lineup where he belongs (more RBI).

Why not Ryan Theriot?

**cyismydog** · 03-14-2008, 02:41 PM

I'm a cardinals fan, but the riot has to be the coolest last name ever. What if he gets in a fight? I can imagine the headlines.
"The Riot sparks a riot"