I think expanding the trade may be the route to getting it completed - though the Cubs are more likely to get a Payton dump. I'm guessing that the Cubs' scout(s) in FL are looking more at secondary Orioles targets than at Roberts.
3-5 days for a fractured finger? I heard it on XM, and though my reception was bad, I thought I heard 3-4 weeks...stupid ears! I am much happier with the "days", though that seems fast.
BP weighs in with a projection of: .271/.349/.507 EqA.284 17.5 VORP , 2.8 WARP (in 302 PA) Also this projected platoon split - vs. LHB .286/.369/.523 I would take that for the right price... though its affect on Pie's development (especially in a straight platoon) needs some figuring.