BRob Says He's Healthy

[Mizerooskie]

I'm not willing to make any predictions--positive or negative--until I see him play in Spring Training.

How quick his bat is, his movement in the field, and how tentative he is to go full speed will tell us a lot.

[clapdiddy]

I'm willing to bet on it.

Just needed some clarity!

I'm not willing to bet on that. If he is truly healthy, I could see those numbers as reachable. I'm just not sold that he's going to be truly healthy.

[El Gordo]

I think he's going to have a strong season. I say over 260/340/390, 400 PA, 25 SB.

Any takers?

I could se it happening.If not I could still see him at least putting up better numbers than Andino, with Casilla as defensive replacement. Still be an upgrade from last year.

[Brendan25]

I think he's going to have a strong season. I say over 260/340/390, 400 PA, 25 SB.

Any takers?

If Roberts has that season, we are in the playoffs again.

[scOtt]

If Roberts has that season, we are in the playoffs again.

Boy Howdy! That would be a huge boost.

[sfosfan]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed. But if Brian gets hurt again, I'm blaming this thread.

[rjslomo]

Haven't read the whole thread. The O's have $10 million reasons why BRob will be given every shot at 2b. The way they should go about it, though, is if he has a healthy spring training, put him 9th in the lineup. Markakis bats leadoff, maybe Hardy in the 2 whole. It takes a ton of pressure off BRob. Look at the stats of Andino or some of the others at the 9 hole. BRob could match those any day. It just makes sense.

[tntoriole]

BRob= MLB Comeback Player of the Year 2013!!!! Go Orioles!!

[Bulgaria]

Haven't read the whole thread. The O's have $10 million reasons why BRob will be given every shot at 2b. The way they should go about it, though, is if he has a healthy spring training, put him 9th in the lineup. Markakis bats leadoff, maybe Hardy in the 2 whole. It takes a ton of pressure off BRob. Look at the stats of Andino or some of the others at the 9 hole. BRob could match those any day. It just makes sense.

Agree. Our 2B, no matter Brob or Flaherty/ Casilla, probably is #9 at the order. It's quite early but Reimold should bats leadoff, Markickass is the ideal #2. Hardy must drop, probably as a #7.

[scOtt]

Haven't read the whole thread. The O's have $10 million reasons why BRob will be given every shot at 2b. The way they should go about it, though, is if he has a healthy spring training, put him 9th in the lineup. Markakis bats leadoff, maybe Hardy in the 2 whole. It takes a ton of pressure off BRob. Look at the stats of Andino or some of the others at the 9 hole. BRob could match those any day. It just makes sense.

No no no no no no! That's why we need McLouth back, or the equiv.

But I do like Brian 9th.

[24fps]

Haven't read the whole thread. The O's have $10 million reasons why BRob will be given every shot at 2b. The way they should go about it, though, is if he has a healthy spring training, put him 9th in the lineup. Markakis bats leadoff, maybe Hardy in the 2 whole. It takes a ton of pressure off BRob. Look at the stats of Andino or some of the others at the 9 hole. BRob could match those any day. It just makes sense.

I really hope Buck and everybody else has already gotten comfortable with the thought that BRob doesn't automatically have to bat leadoff. Batting him 9th makes a lot of sense, Markakis batting leadoff even more. After last season, I'm not in love with the notion of Hardy back in the 2 hole.

[exist10z]

Frobby's right, and I am far from a Roberts apologist. We need to be careful about crossing the line of board rule 5. And I am a moderator.

Fair enough. I don't think I was really that close to that line, unless stating an opinion based on what a player has actually done is being disrespectful, but I'll just stay out of the Roberts discussions. It appears he has some fervent backers here, and I wish I shared their optimism for the future and enthusiasm about his past. I just want what is best for our baseball team, I assume like everyone else.

[mdbdotcom]

Roberts' primary value to the O's is as a leadoff hitter. His defense is solid, but not great. IMHO, he needs to post an OBP over .355 to be the everyday 2B. Flaherty's bat may be too good to keep on the bench or in Norfolk.

[weams]

Fair enough. I don't think I was really that close to that line, unless stating an opinion based on what a player has actually done is being disrespectful, but I'll just stay out of the Roberts discussions. It appears he has some fervent backers here, and I wish I shared their optimism for the future and enthusiasm about his past. I just want what is best for our baseball team, I assume like everyone else.

Thanks.

[nate22]

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Just for future reference, Yankees and their fans are OK though, right?