Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts has confirmed rumors that he is close to terms with the team on a contract extension. "Obviously, it's fairly close to done," he said. "I think we're all excited about the possibility it is where it is. It's a long process, but in the end both sides are happy." The two parties are rumored to be close on a four-year extension worth $40 million. "If it works out the way we want it to, it's great for me and my family," Roberts said. "It's something we put a lot of thought and effort into on both sides."