masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson was hospitalized earlier today, which always brings a wave of concern – and maybe panic – over all of us, but he released a statement saying he’s doing fine and it’s not related to his cancer surgery.

Here’s the statement:

“Thank you for your outpouring of concern. I was originally scheduled for a routine outpatient procedure at Greater Baltimore Medical Center on Thursday, March 31, 2011. The evening before surgery, I developed a fever…ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson was hospitalized earlier today, which always brings a wave of concern – and maybe panic – over all of us, but he released a statement saying he’s doing fine and it’s not related to his cancer surgery.

Here’s the statement:

“Thank you for your outpouring of concern. I was originally scheduled for a routine outpatient procedure at Greater Baltimore Medical Center on Thursday, March 31, 2011. The evening before surgery, I developed a fever and infection. My doctors chose to admit me to aggressively treat the infection and I am responding well to antibiotics.

“I am pleased to say that I continue to remain cancer free after my successful treatment for prostate cancer in 2009. I ask that you give me privacy. I look forward to a full recovery and thank you for your prayers.”