MILTON BRADLEY RUMORS

Baseball Racism: The Irish in 1880

Professional baseball is one of the purest meritocracies in the American job market: if someone possesses baseball talent, odds are that they will be tendered a job offer. But baseball reflects American society, and like all other sectors of American society, baseball has a history of discrimination which it still has to deal with. In previous columns for Fangraphs, I’ve discussed...
Via Fangraphs  |  3 days ago

No Team Should Sign Milton Bradley

The Colorado Rockies were spotted talking to the agents representing angry outfielder Milton Bradley. The question is…why? Milton Bradley is not only a head case, but he’s a liability. He will eventually snap and someone will be harmed seriously. If it’s a heckling fan? That’s a major issue. The Colorado Rockies have tried to surround their organization with high quality...
Via Rant Sports  |  November 18, 2011

Report: Milton Bradley Arrested After Allegedly Swinging Baseball Bat at His Wife

Milton Bradley's latest transgression may be an all-time low even for an outfielder who has had his share of troubles, most of which have stemmed from an uncontrollable anger. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Bradley was arrested Wednesday after allegedly swinging a baseball bat at his wife. The 33-year-old was booked on suspicion of felony assault by Los Angeles police, according...
Via NESN.com  |  September 28, 2011
SWING AND A MISS

Bradley arrested for felony battery

Former Mariners outfielder Milton Bradley is in trouble once again. He was arrested for allegedly swinging a bat at his wife during a dispute.

Via Pro Sports Daily  |  September 28, 2011

MLB News: Milton Bradley Released by Mariners

The Seattle Mariners called every team in baseball to see if they would be interested in trading for Milton Bradley. Apparently no one wanted the perennial bad boy of baseball on their roster. Now with no other options, the Mariners released Bradley. Bradley was designated for assignment last week and since he has added struggling on the field to his struggles off of the field...
Via MyTeamRivals.com  |  May 16, 2011

San Diego Padres unlikely to sign Milton Bradley

In an interview with Darren Smith on XX Sports Radio (via Gaslamp Ball), San Diego Padres' GM Jed Hoyer said it isn't likely that the team will pursue recently designated outfielder Milton Bradley. “I don't think it's likely,” Hoyer said. Former Padre Adrian Gonzalez and the coaching staff have been big supporters of the troubled outfielder, but Hoyer has not spoke with manager...
Via PRO Rumors  |  May 12, 2011

No Game: Milton Bradley Tossed for Final Time

Now, it’s the Seattle Mariners who have had enough.  Milton Bradley has been designated for assignment which is a nice way of saying: “you’re fired!”  That’s not easy to do when you owe a guy $13 million this year. The 33-year-old journeyman with the million dollar talent and the 2 cent brain was hitting just .218 this year with 2 homers and 13 RBI.  That’s not exactly...
Via Fantasy Baseball Dugout  |  May 10, 2011

MLB GM on whether or not Bradley will find a job: “(Blank) no.”

Seattle Mariners’ batter Milton Bradley reacts after swinging and missing on a pitch from Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Justin Duchscherer during the second inning of their MLB American League Opening Day baseball game in Seattle, Washington, April 12, 2010. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) SI.com’s Jon Heyman recently asked four general...
Via The Scores Report  |  May 10, 2011

Milton Bradley Turns To Earplugs To Block Out The Boos He Caused

As you probably know, Milton Bradley is a gigantic asshole. He's a clubhouse cancer, he whines constantly, he's a dickhead to fans, he's a dickhead to women, etc.He's also been a ****** baseball player(but was one of the best hitters in the American League with the Texas Rangers the season before) since he was handed a 3-year/$30 million contract from the Chicago Cubs in the offseason leading up
Via Sharapova's Thigh  |  April 11, 2011
DESPERATE MEASURES

Bradley blocks boos with earplugs

Milton Bradley has heard enough from his critics. After making an error and hearing boos, he tried to get some fans removed. When that didn't work, he put on ear plugs to avoid the critics.

Via Larry Brown Sports  |  April 10, 2011
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