Cubs close to acquiring Brian Roberts

The Chicago media is reporting that the Cubs are close to trading Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher, and Ronny Cedeno for Brian Roberts.

Roberts is a prototypical leadoff hitter. Last season Roberts stole 50 bases and hit 42 doubles.

However, Roberts was also in the Mitchell report. Some Chicago writers do not feel that bringing Roberts to the Cubs is a good idea because of his inclusion in the Mitchell report.