Will Roberts get traded to the Cubs before opening day?

[17 Seconds]

I know there was one of these in the past, but I figured I'd see what people's opinions are now, as a decision will have to be made soon. Also, I'm bored.

[NCCubFan]

Will he be traded to the Cubs? I think so. Will it be before opening day? I'm guessing no. I think t will more likely be a trading deadline deal (just a hunch).

[CubColtPacer]

Will he be traded to the Cubs? I think so. Will it be before opening day? I'm guessing no. I think t will more likely be a trading deadline deal (just a hunch).

 

I certainly hope not. Roberts has been historically terrible at the end of the season. If the Cubs traded for him now, they would try to counteract him wearing down by resting him more and giving DeRosa at-bats. If the deal doesn't happen until the trade deadline though, the Orioles aren't going to be resting one of their few marketable players very often.

 

Basically, because of his history, I don't care how Roberts is hitting at the All-Star Break. If he is still with the Orioles at that time, I don't want him until at least next winter.

[Schwarber Fan]

My opinion has changed to NO.

[CuseCubFan69]

Will he be traded to the Cubs? I think so. Will it be before opening day? I'm guessing no. I think t will more likely be a trading deadline deal (just a hunch).

 

I certainly hope not. Roberts has been historically terrible at the end of the season. If the Cubs traded for him now, they would try to counteract him wearing down by resting him more and giving DeRosa at-bats. If the deal doesn't happen until the trade deadline though, the Orioles aren't going to be resting one of their few marketable players very often.

 

Basically, because of his history, I don't care how Roberts is hitting at the All-Star Break. If he is still with the Orioles at that time, I don't want him until at least next winter.

 

Do you think that might be because the O's are out of the playoffs and he losses focus?

[hardcorecubfan]

which opening day?? 2010?