[MVB]

Originally Posted by MLB.com

Speedy outfielder Dave Roberts is following former Padres skipper Bruce Bochy to San Francisco, agreeing to a three-year contract worth $18 million, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Roberts enjoyed a career year for the National League West champion Padres in 2006, setting personal bests in multiple categories, including batting average (.293), steals (49), hits (146), runs (80) and on-base percentage (.360). He also tied a franchise record with 13 triples.

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Nice move for San Fransisco, adding some speed to a rather sluggish lineup. If Roberts can mimmick the season he had this year in '07, the Giants can really benefit from this signing.

The only thing I'd have to question is the length of the deal- 3 years. Roberts is 34 years old, and has had only one healthy and productive season (2006).

[ThePundit]

18 million dollars for a player who is always hurt?

[EmpireWF]

You know the player contracts are out of whack when Dave Roberts gets $6 million per year. Jeez...