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Brian Roberts: Don't Blame the Player, Blame the (Business) Game

Late last night, news broke from Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports that longtime Baltimore Orioles second baseman and fan-favorite Brian Roberts was "likely" to sign a deal with the New York Yankees.

Can the Yankees Catch Lightning in a Bottle with Brian Roberts in 2014?

Losing Robinson Cano was a big blow to the New York Yankees, not only because he is a great player, but because finding a quality second baseman on the open market is not easy. 

Brian Roberts and New York Yankees Reportedly Agree on 1-Year Contract

The New York Yankees have reportedly reached an agreement with veteran second baseman Brian Roberts on a one-year, $2 million deal as a part of their ongoing effort to fill the void left by Robinson Cano. 

Jon Morosi of Fox Sports passed along word of the free-agent signing:

Baltimore Orioles: It May Be Too Early to Print Those Playoff Tickets, But...

Man, has it been sweet to be a Baltimore Orioles fan these past four days.

I grew out a goatee in honor of the O's facial hair policy being changed for the start of the season, and now, I'm afraid to shave it off tomorrow like I originally planned on doing.

They've been on such a roll, I can't recall a time when I had more fun rooting for this team, save the last two months of the 2010 season.

I love this. Tomorrow's off day is going to kill me.

Carlos Beltran and 10 MLB Players Who May Never Rebound from Injury Issues

Every baseball season, there are injuries around the league.  Some are so bad that a few can never rebound and make the same impact as they did before—i.e. Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets, who has now been forced to change positions due to injury.

Depending on the situation, whether it's Tommy John surgery, a shoulder operation, elbow tendinitis or a broken foot, baseball is a very tough sport to recover in.  This can be due to the fact that "Americas pastime," puts a high demand on muscles that aren't used in everyday life. 

Baltimore Orioles Predictions: The Resurgence of Brian Roberts

Pitchers and catchers have just recently reported to Sarasota, Fla., for the start of the Orioles' 2011 Spring Training.

With a busy offseason by Orioles general manger Andy MacPhail, for the first time since 2004, a sense of excitement has returned to Baltimore this spring.

With the Orioles' first Spring Training game just weeks away and Opening Day within sight, it is time for some bold predictions for the upcoming 2011 Baltimore Orioles.

Fantasy Baseball 2011: Top 3 Value Picks at Second Base For Your Draft

The purpose of Value Picks is to point out some names that have not been getting the attention they deserve on draft day. The focus of this article will be finding value at a thin position, second base.

 

1. Dan UgglaCurrently ranked No. 34 by Yahoo Fantasy Baseball

Last Season’s Statistics:

2011 Fantasy Baseball: The Best Value Picks at Second Base

The purpose of Value Picks is to point out some names that have not been getting the attention they deserve on draft day.

The focus of this article will be finding value at a thin position, second base.

 

1. Dan Uggla (Atlanta Braves), currently ranked No. 34 by Yahoo Fantasy Baseball

Last Season's Statistics:

2011 Baltimore Orioles: Road To the AL Wild Card And Beyond

Even though the Baltimore Orioles have been at the bottom of the AL East and the American League for the past ten years, 2011 will be the year that they shock the baseball world and make the playoffs as the AL wild-card team.

Due to their great off-season acquisitions, the Orioles have become an offensive powerhouse of the American League while at the same time being defensively sound. Under the guidance of Buck Showalter, the Orioles are primed for a playoff berth.

AL East Positional Analysis And Ranking: Second Base

During my current series, I will be examining the relative strengths and weaknesses of the teams in the American League East, on a position-by-position basis.

The players at each position will be ranked in relation to their peers within the division, with each team being assigned points based on where their player ranks in comparison to the other players. 

Today, the series continues with a look at the second basemen.

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