Roberts, Hendrickson make up
Jeff Zrebiec relayed a funny scene in the Orioles clubhouse the other day. New pitcher Mark Hendrickson walked across the clubhouse and chided Brian Roberts about the friction that developed between them last year when Roberts stole third base on Hendrickson in an exhibition game.
Roberts defended himself by reminding Hendrickson that Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez stole third base earlier in the game.
The exchange was light-hearted and -- with the encouragement of noted peacemaker Aubrey Huff -- Roberts got up from his seat and gave Hendrickson a big hug.
Upon further review of my previous blog item, I think Brian should be grateful Hendrickson is not a huge box turtle.
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Comments
I think, if Hendrickson were a huge box turtle Roberts would have been able to take home on him and that would preclude the O's even picking him up.
Posted by: will a | February 22, 2009 2:14 PM
I dont think Roberts really had anything to feel bad about. It was an ST when players are trying to get into shape and get ready for the season. Part of that is reading the pitcher and getting good jumps.
Hendrickson should be happy he has a job and has Roberts in the infield when he pitches.
Posted by: terps19 | February 23, 2009 10:20 AM
When you are a career subpar pitcher with an era almost 6 in the NL east Iast you have a reputation to maintain. Maybe that's the stepped to Roberts. This is one guy who I am not looking forward to seeing pitch. Or in an Orioles uniform period. He is lucky to have a job and I haven't liked him since they signed him.
Posted by: eicholtz | February 23, 2009 2:56 PM
They have ladders tall enough for Roberts to hug Hendrickson? :)
Posted by: Tim | February 24, 2009 8:44 AM