Roberts won't be ready for season?: The Sports Xchange reports Orioles 2B Brian Roberts may not be ready for the start of the 2012 season, according to multiple media reports. He didn't play after mid-May due to headaches that sprung up as a result of a concussion. The club has a variety of contingencies at second base, but none is appealing for the leadoff spot as Roberts. Robert Andino would be the leading candidate to start at second base for the Orioles if Roberts is unable to start the 2012 season (Updated 01/04/2012)
Injury Report
Concussion - Questionable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/4/12)
Fantasy Analysis
This is definitely not a promising report with spring training right around the corner. But Roberts still has time to get ready for the start of the season, so we shall see how he progresses in the coming weeks. A healthy Roberts would be a viable Fantasy 2B on Draft Day. But his uncertain status puts him more as a late-round option as a reserve in the event he bounces back from his concussions problems. (Updated 01/04/2012).
02/07/2012 09:30 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles seemed to be on the right track this time a year ago, thanks in part to their young pitching staff. Our Scott White examines Baltimore's chances of helping Fantasy owners in 2012.
All eyes will be on Brian Roberts in spring training to see if he can finally shake his concussion symptoms and get back to the field regularly. Roberts is a long shot to have a full season for Baltimore and the Orioles are planning for the worst with Robert Andino scheduled to start at second. A healthy Roberts is also a 34-year-old Roberts and one that hasn't played a full season since 2009. He hit .283 that year with 16 homers, a career-high 56 doubles, 79 RBI and 30 stolen bases. If he could come even close to those numbers he'd be a steal in Fantasy drafts. Because of his injury issues, Roberts will likely be only taken late, if at all, in mixed Fantasy leagues. His entire value rests on whether or not he can suit up and be the Orioles everyday second baseman again. (Updated 2/9/12)
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