The life of Brian
Ramon Hernandez is wearing No. 18 today because he left his No. 55 jersey in his locker.
At least he didn't drive back to Fort Lauderdale to pick it up.
A Cubs scout is here to watch Brian Roberts, who doubled, stole third base and scored on Melvin Mora's single in the first inning.
Roberts has two hits, a walk, two runs scored, an RBI and three stolen bases in the first two games.
Meanwhile, the Cubs are down to Alex Cintron and Mike Fontenot in their quest to find a starting second baseman. An almost Oriole and a former Oriole, both hoping that a current Oriole doesn't enter the fray.
Steve Trachsel threw nine pitches, including five strikes, in the first inning.
Comments
Nine pitches? Who is this man, and what has he done with Steve Trachsel?!
Posted by: Kevin in Columbia | February 29, 2008 1:35 PM
Kevin... hilarious!
B-Rob is surely driving up his trade value. If we're going to give him up, I sure hope we can do better than Gallagher and Cedeno. We need middle infield prospects more than anything else. Does Cedeno really qualify? The fact that Donnie Veal's name has been included among potential pitchers is promising.
Posted by: Dylan | February 29, 2008 1:41 PM
Nine pitches? Half an hour?
Posted by: rhbalto | February 29, 2008 1:42 PM
Roberts is playing like it's the playoffs. You think he doesn't want to be traded? I am sure he knows the Cubs have scouts there watching.
Posted by: Brian | February 29, 2008 1:43 PM
who is #45?not in the program. they were making noise warming up. my first st game. this is awesome!
Posted by: Adam | February 29, 2008 1:46 PM
45 is Dennis Sarfate
Hold out for more from the Cubs. Cedano stinks. They may even cut him. Like Dylan said, we need IFers with promise, not "never will be" like Patterson and Cedano. Best fit is with the Rockies, for Stewart and Nelson, but it will never happen since the Cibs seem to be a lock. Maybe we can get back Fontenot as part of it to play 2nd.
Posted by: ST guy | February 29, 2008 2:20 PM
"Roberts has two hits, a walk, two runs scored, an RBI and three stolen bases in the first two games."
Hmm, either he really wants to win the fans back by being even more amazing than he was before or he is DYING to get out of Baltimore and hoping those scouts will take him home.
I wonder which one it is???? : )
Posted by: Jennifer | February 29, 2008 2:22 PM
Brian Roberts simply loves to play baseball.
Posted by: Barry | February 29, 2008 5:02 PM