So Brian's in Detroit for the All-Star Game, and is totally feeling the love. Or, he should be. He's quite the darling of the press.
Baseball's New Galaxy
When you have a swing so sweet it makes honey jealous, a stat line that reads .345 with 15 homers and 49 RBIs for the surprise team of the brutally competitive AL East, what hasn't been fun? And what isn't fun about Roberts?
FOXSports' All-Star Selections
Brian Roberts has been lightning in a bottle for the Orioles.
ESPN.com's Ultimate Lineup
Brian picked as their leadoff man (sorry for the lack of link)
On Move From Top to Bottom, Roberts Keeps Things in Order
"Admittedly, Brian Roberts is having an MVP-type season," Francona explained.
And so on. His name keeps popping up all over the place. He went to some party Sunday night--I'm taking the fact that he was photographed alone as a good sign. Here's hoping that he gets more than one at-bat tonight.
Current song in my head:
"Get This Party Started" by Pink