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Gordon Whittenmeyer is Right
October 09, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Gordon Whittenmeyer thinks this is what he’d do if he were Jim Hendry.
With that in mind, the Cubs this winter should:
Not let Milton Bradley disrupt the offseason, too
It might seem obvious, but that means deal the enigmatic outfielder as soon as a reasonable market for...
Has The Trib Taken The Gloves Off?
With the sale of the Chicago Cubs agreed to (but not final), is the Chicago Tribune sports desk demonstrating its independence and tearing into the struggling Cubs in a way that perhaps they wouldn't have, say, two weeks ago?
We and others have long been critical of the Trib&...
Sources: Bradley being discussed in 3-way deal
20 days ago by
Fox Sports
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The idea, while described as a longshot, is at least one way for the Cubs to trade outfielder Milton Bradley.
The Market for Milton Bradley
September 21, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Oh, Milton. Here we go again. More drama.And this time, it's serious. Bradley has been suspended for the remainder of the season a la Jose Guillen a few years back (minus the playoffs). Not good. "The last few days became too much for me to tolerate," Hendry said. "...
Are the Chicago Cubs Responsible For Fan Behavior?
August 31, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Carl Nyberg has a really good article up on the recent racial taunts directed at Bradley.
Bradley has played disappointingly, horridly if you take into account the three-year, $30 million contract. Paul Sullivan (Chicago Tribune) portrayed Bradley complaining unsympathetically...
Let's Make a (Bradley) Deal!
19 days ago by
Thunder Matt's Saloon
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As has been documented on numerous occasions at TMS, other Cubs blogs, sports talk radio, and basically any every modern media platform, we are tired of Milton Bradley, and wish the saga would end. With any luck, Jim Hendry can work some magic (and take on an equally bad contract)...
Cubs Tire of Milton Bradley Shenanigans
September 20, 2009 by
Babes Love Baseball
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Milton Bradley has been suspended for the remainder of the season after Chicago Cubs brass finally decided they were fed up with the constant drama.Technically speaking, the whiny outfielder was disciplined for "conduct detrimental to the team" after general manager Jim Hendry...
Milton Bradley is Jim Hendry’s Underpaid Salesman
August 30, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Here’s a somewhat pretend scenario based on a true story. Let’s say you’re running a company, and hire a guy with a 3-year contract worth $300,000. You give him a $40,000 signing bonus, will pay him $50,000 in his first year, $90,000 in his second year, and $120,000 in his...
All Roads (and Trade Rumors) Lead to Chicago
20 days ago by
Chicago Cubs Online
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The GM Meetings began on Monday with a flurry of rumors ... and little to no action as predicted. The GMs spent Monday night at dinner and in private one-on-one meetings. Tuesday will be filled with talks centering around the game and instant replay at the O'Hare Hilton ... the...
Cubs lose because Milton Bradley apologizes
September 23, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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After winning 39 straight games following Milton Bradley’s suspension for stating the obvious to Cubs fans, he was forced to apologize by Papa Hendry today and the Cubs promptly lost. Bradley hadn’t had any contact with the Cubs in 71 days and the Cubs had won every...
Cubs Still Trying To Move Milton Bradley
10 days ago by
Foul Balls
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There haven't been as many rumors this winter circulating through Chicago about a Milton Bradley trade as most Cubs fans would probably like to hear. Which, in my opinion, isn't exactly that much of a surprise.
All the drama that took place with Bradley in Chicago last...
Union Mulling Grievance Over Bradley Suspension
September 21, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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The Cubs may have just gotten themselves into some hot water with the MLBPA by suspending Milton Bradley. From ESPN’s Jayson Stark:
The Major League Baseball Players Association is considering filing a grievance to challenge the Cubs’ suspension of outfielder Milton...
Cocktail Napkin Trading
September 26, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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My how the sports writers love to speculate. They don't start a rumor mind you, they get an out of contest quote to make it seem like it's from a real source. We all know Captain Wrongway Phil Rogers loves to do this stuff in his Sunday 'mlb whispers' column. The...
Back to Work for the Cubs
28 days ago by
Chicago Cubs Online
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While the Phillies and Yankees continue to battle it out to see which team wears the ring (Yankees up three games to one), the Chicago Cubs will get to work on the 2010 campaign this week.
The Cubs' brass will hold their annual organization meetings in Mesa, the first with Tom...
Levine: Hendry and Friedman Discuss Pat Burrell/Milton Bradley Swap Once More
May as well add another mark to the collection of posts on the rumor that just won't die:
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has rekindled talks with several clubs over the past 24 hours. Of these meetings Hendry's had, he met with Tampa general manager Andrew Friedman...
On another Milton Bradley and the Rangers rumor
9 days ago by
dallasnews.com
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Earlier today, Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune posted an item on the Rangers, Cubs and Mets discussing a potential deal that would net the Rangers Milton Bradley.
It's a rumor both Rogers and I heard last night. The Rangers officials I spoke to said "not happening"...
Are the Cubs more relaxed?
September 27, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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You’ve all read a number of articles over the last few days about how the Cubs are more relaxed because Milton Bradley is gone. You’ve seen every idiot saying the Cubs are 6-1 since Bradley was suspended (now 6-2 after the loss today). What I think is interesting is...
Milton Apologizes, Will Sit In Corner For Rest of Season; Club Undecided On Pointy “Dunce” Hat
September 23, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Milton Bradley has issued a statement of apology, both for his recent remarks and season-long struggles:
“I chose Chicago as a free agent because I wanted to be part of finally bringing a championship to the Cubs’ fans. I expected to have a great season and I am deeply...
Incredibly, Paul Sullivan Still Has A Problem
September 17, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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From last night’s recap:
Bradley looked so disinterested during his second-inning strikeout that Piniella yanked him after the third. Piniella downplayed it afterward, saying it was only a double-switch.
I speak fluent Hobbitese, so I’ll translate this one for all you...
Moving Milton Bradley
September 25, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Lost amid the GM’ing brilliance on display this past week was one small question:
What happens when Bradley is gone?
See, it’s all fine and good to join the the undergraduate pile-on now that Bradley has been made into the scapegoat for 2009, but the simple fact is...
Milton Bradley…Will the Talk Ever Stop?
10 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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This from the Chicago Tribune. An article laments that big salaries have strapped the Chicago Cubs. Paul Sullivan writes about Lou Piniella’s desire to add a left-handed bat to their lineup. That decision led to last winter’s disastrous signing of switch-hitter Milton Bradley...
Cubs Rumors on the Table
October 29, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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While the Phillies and Yankees battled in game one of the Fall Classic, the rumor mill continued to pickup speed for the Chicago Cubs. Jim Hendry and his staff will receive direction from Tom Ricketts next week in Mesa during the organizational meetings ... Mr. Ricketts is expected...
Milton Bradley And Vernon Wells – Not Untradeable If They’re Swapped For Each Other
29 days ago by
Can't Stop The Bleeding
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(Cubs GM Jim Hendry and Milton Bradley, back before they got to know each other)
When Buster Olney floats the possibility of an (admittedly unlikely) Oliver Perez-for-Milton Bradley swap. the circumstances are rather obvious ; the only way the Cubs will be able to <strike>...
What If The Team Leaders Want Bradley Gone?
August 30, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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I was reading through a thread on BCB that was written by shawndgoldman (also posted here). There’s some nonsense in the thread and some decent posts, which really surprised me. Shawn said something I wanted to comment on though.
Look if the rest of the team wants him out...
Milton Bradley's Future
September 21, 2009 by
Beyond the Box Score
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More photos »
by Jim Prisching - AP
5 months ago:
Chicago Cubs' Milton Bradley flexes his injured leg during a stop in play in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 12, 2009...
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