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Roberts has said he wouldn't be interested in having contract talks once spring training begins....

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Roberts has said he wouldn't be interested in having contract talks once spring training begins. That's why it was expected this offseason that the Orioles would gauge Roberts' interest in staying long-term and entertain trade talks if a deal couldn't be reached. A number of teams, including several clubs that expressed interest in Roberts in the past, are looking to acquire a second baseman. But MacPhail said the Orioles' focus is to retain Roberts, not trade him. I'm sure Roberts has been discussed in the recent past, but I haven't seen it so I'd like to bring it up so I can hear your opinions. If the Orioles are forced to trade Roberts, what would it take to pry him away?

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