Former MLB player Dave Roberts has lymphoma

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05/03/2010 - San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former major league player and current Padres assistant Dave Roberts is currently undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which was diagnosed in March.

Roberts revealed the diagnosis and details of his prognosis and treatment during a conference call Monday, according to the Padres' Web site.

Roberts said his prognosis is good because the cancer was detected at an early stage. Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of the tissue of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system.

Roberts has gone through two rounds of chemotherapy, but said he expects to be fully recovered.

Roberts, 37, played 10 seasons in the majors for Cleveland, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston, San Diego and San Francisco. The outfielder is perhaps best remembered for his stolen base against the Yankees during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the 2004 American League Championship Series, which set the stage for Boston becoming the first team in major league history to win a series after facing a 3-0 deficit.

Roberts retired after 2008, when he played for the Giants.

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