[USML Announce] ESPN.com: Sources: Cubs, Bradley agree to 3-year deal

Tue Jan 6 13:47:57 EST 2009

I wasn't the one who defended Bradley.? That was Winick.

My view of the character issue is that Bradley seems to be?more of a prima donna than an intense gamer.? When you have to be restrained to keep from busting into the press box, that's all about "me"--not about winning.? And you don't pass through 6 teams in 7 years if you're a Pete Rose type.? More like the baseball version of T.O.

But to me, the bigger issue is the injuries.? The man?literally blew out a knee?while arguing with an umpire--sounds like an Andy Klein story, but true nevertheless.? Winick says, "So what if he can't stay healthy the entire year."? But we're not talking about a game or two here and there.? Here are Bradley's games played, by year, between 2002 (when he became a full-time major leaguer) and last year (when he was protected from injury?in the?DH slot):? '02--98; '03--101; '0--141; '05--75; '06--96; '07--61.? His most recent injury, an ACL tear, is notoriously difficult to rehab and will almost certainly cost him much of his mobility.

So, for $10 million a year,?we get a guy who figures to miss about half of every season and to be a royal pain in the ass for the whole time he's around.? No question about the talent, but?there's a lot not to like.

Mark

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Wait- have I not paid on a bet? If I have, let me know asap and I will take care of it right away. 

Second- I have to agree with Kerbs- people whine about these character guys, etc. but that team is full of mental midgets when the pressure mounts. Bradley will help but they'll still blow it, trust me. 

From: announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net] On Behalf Of springkerb at aol.com
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Shabes will take the bet, but you won't get paid.

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Gotta disagree with you on this one, Professor.? While I think the Cubs will rue the day they let DeRosa and his position flexibility go, I think Milton will be a nice addition.? Sure he's a bad ass.? But after having watched the Cubs depart without even a whimper the last few years, I'm looking forward to watching Mr. Bradley call out his teammates and get them to put up a fight.? No more Mr. Nice Guys.? 

And so what if he can't stay healthy the entire year.? He wasn't healthy a good portion of 2008 and still put together a great season.? 

Now if they'd just go out and get Peavy, then we can start getting really excited.

Anyone want to bet me that the Cubs have a better record than the Sox in 09?? 

The Once and Future King

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Start booing now -- this is a horrible signing. First, it hurts my roto team. Hendry should have checked with me first. Second, Bradley can't stay healthy. And his injuries aren't broken bones. Instead they are constant litany of pulled quads and tweaked hammies. The Cubs will be lucky if he plays in 80 games. Third, he's a nut job. ?
When is Blocker's friend going to buy the team and straighten things out??
?
-Andy?
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> Can I start booing him on opening day, or am I required to wait a few > weeks? Maybe I should just officially become a Sox fan.?
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