MacPhail: Deal is dead (p. 297), stop posting, go outside

[17 Seconds]

I'm calling it right now: Roberts is a Cub by Friday.

[RammyFanny]

For anyone who cares (probably not many), somone asked Belkast if this was true and he said they are leaning that way but it's not fully over.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

For anyone who cares (probably not many), somone asked Belkast if this was true and he said they are leaning that way but it's not fully over.

it's a good thing he chimed in, what with the accuracy he's displayed up to this point and all

[17 Seconds]

For anyone who cares (probably not many), somone asked Belkast if this was true and he said they are leaning that way but it's not fully over.

it's a good thing he chimed in, what with the accuracy he's displayed up to this point and all

 

YOU BITE YOUR TONGUE

[Guancous]

How would everyone feel if the Cardinals traded for Roberts tomorrow?

[BCVM22]

How would everyone feel if the Cardinals traded for Roberts tomorrow?

 

I'd swear aloud and question the parentage of every person in the organization, from Will DeWitt Jr. to John Mozeliak and right on down the line from there.

 

Typical Cubs/Cards stuff, really.

[17 Seconds]

Did anybody notice that Rosenthal doesn't sound as sure in the updated article?

 

The Cubs, however, have not been told that a deal is off, and a revival of the discussions remains possible. The Orioles continue to scout both Cubs major- and minor-league games in Arizona.

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7949132/Sources:-Roberts-to-Cubs-looking-unlikely

[Roast]

Did anybody notice that Rosenthal doesn't sound as sure in the updated article?

 

The Cubs, however, have not been told that a deal is off, and a revival of the discussions remains possible. The Orioles continue to scout both Cubs major- and minor-league games in Arizona.

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7949132/Sources:-Roberts-to-Cubs-looking-unlikely

Oh sweet hell, can't this just die already :( I thought maybe we had a shot at putting this thread to sleep pre-300

[Moonshot]

Did anybody notice that Rosenthal doesn't sound as sure in the updated article?

 

The Cubs, however, have not been told that a deal is off, and a revival of the discussions remains possible. The Orioles continue to scout both Cubs major- and minor-league games in Arizona.

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7949132/Sources:-Roberts-to-Cubs-looking-unlikely

 

 

I like the last sentence the best...."The Cubs, contrary to published reports, are not interested in Nationals infielder Felipe Lopez."

[Outshined_One]

How would everyone feel if the Cardinals traded for Roberts tomorrow?

 

Knowing the Cardinals, they'd trade Colby Rasmus, Chris Perez, and Adam Ottavino for him.

[SABR Gamer]

I think there is SOME chance this is just so they can get the media attention off of them so they can complete the deal without these crazy rumors.

 

I hope the deal gets done, but I don't expect it too. I just think I wouldn't be completely shocked to still see a deal happen.

[wvcbxl]

maybe lock on page 299. That'd serve 'em.

 

I lol'd at this; great idea btw.

[RedFlash]

Is it fair to say that this is the longest NSBB thread ever about something that never actually happened?

 

Its like a NORMALLY bad episode of Seinfeld

 

You're welcome on the correction. :lol:

[Banedon]

If this trade has not happened by opening day, I'll lock it. If something happens after that, a new thread can be started, and we can merge it to this one and reopen it if necessary.

[C.C.]

IBL!!!

[anabiono]

If this trade has not happened by opening day, I'll lock it. If something happens after that, a new thread can be started, and we can merge it to this one and reopen it if necessary.

 

technically it is opening day!

 

lock her down!

 

:P

[Ryno12]

Long live the Roberts thread!!!

[UBlink]

We're already at page 294 - there were only 180 episodes of Seinfeld. Nobody knows more about nothing than NSBB.

[Athletics36]

Just wanted to add that "Roberts has been pulled from todays game". They are saying it is due to his back. :wink: Let the fun begin........

[LeftCoastCubFan]

Did anybody notice that Rosenthal doesn't sound as sure in the updated article?

 

The Cubs, however, have not been told that a deal is off, and a revival of the discussions remains possible. The Orioles continue to scout both Cubs major- and minor-league games in Arizona.

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7949132/Sources:-Roberts-to-Cubs-looking-unlikely

It HAS to happen so this thread can reach the 10,000 posts plateu.

[Soul]

Good deal. Glad this is on hold. Now let's concentrate on baseball.

[CuseCubFan69]

Just wanted to add that "Roberts has been pulled from todays game". They are saying it is due to his back. :wink: Let the fun begin........

 

Would they call your boy or would they tell him face to face he's been traded?

[anabiono]

Just wanted to add that "Roberts has been pulled from todays game". They are saying it is due to his back. :wink: Let the fun begin........

 

do you actually know something, or are you just adding fuel to the fire?

[justlikethecubs]

Just wanted to add that "Roberts has been pulled from todays game". They are saying it is due to his back. :wink: Let the fun begin........

 

do you actually know something, or are you just adding fuel to the fire?

 

He's trying to help us reach 300. It'll be historic, they already made a movie about it. A little less blood and gore in the movie then has taken place in this post.

[UMFan83]

Just wanted to add that "Roberts has been pulled from todays game". They are saying it is due to his back. :wink: Let the fun begin........

 

do you actually know something, or are you just adding fuel to the fire?

 

Brian Roberts has been scratched from Tuesday's game because of a sore back.

Every move Roberts makes at this point is met with trade speculation, but this injury sounds legitimate. The Baltimore Sun reports that "Roberts' back flared up and he received an injection to ease the pain," noting that he's expected to miss two games.