According to Roch Kubatko of MASN, the deal for Brian Roberts seems to be done.
Two open issues need to be addressed, and one of them is just about resolved, the other in discussion. Neither issue is a deal-breaker. The principal stuff is done.
Look for Roberts to take his physical on Thursday and the club to make an announcement on Friday.
Again, I think he might have been signed for one year too long, and he will not be the same player now than he will be at the end of the contract; however, I can understand that he’s got a lot of value on and off the field to the Baltimore organization.
I just know a lot of fans are happy that he’s remaining in the black and orange.