Roberts scores in first rehab game: Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts started his Double-A rehab assignment with Bowie on Wednesday night against Richmond. Roberts started at second base and led off in his first baseball game of any kind since May 16, 2011. Roberts had two plate appearances and walked both times. He didn't even swing the bat as he saw just one strike. He scored a run and had two defensive assists in the field with no issues as he was removed in the fourth inning, as expected. Roberts said he felt fine immediately following the performance, reports MASNsports.com. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Roberts had an uneventful debut for Bowie and that will please the Orioles. It would have been nice to see him make a tough play or swing the bat, but there is plenty of time for that. The good news is he did the little things and made it through his first rehab appearance unscathed. Roberts will continue playing with Bowie for a while as he is expected to spend the entire 20 days allotted to him on the rehab assignment. Roberts will likely DH a lot once ready to return to Baltimore and he'll also split time at second with Robert Andino. Fantasy owners need to continue monitoring his progress as a setback is always a possibility. When healthy, Roberts will be a low-end mixed-league option, at least at first until he proves himself. (Updated 05/23/2012).
03/15/2012 11:35 2012 Draft Prep: 12-team mixed H2H draft (2.0)
How did our mixed league Head-to-Head mock draft play out the second time around? Check out Scott White's take on the draft and see how it played itself out.
03/07/2012 13:12 2012 Draft Prep: 10-team, AL H2H draft
How did our 10-team, American League Head-to-Head draft play itself out? For those owners preparing for this specific format, our draft results should help you map out your plan for Draft Day.
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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