Milton Bradley

[jwkniska]

Originally Posted by Scav

First good move Hendry made this year.....

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/ml...ory?id=4490125

semi good move... the first is when they release or trade him.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Other than Milton Bradley, the Cubs need to look at what got them off to a slow start, because if they had played well the 1st half, then this wouldn't of happened. He would be battling to get you deep into the post. I'm guessing that the reason he was manageable on a non-contending Rangers team was because he was trying to get a good contract. He needs some goal to keep his mind busy. Once the Cubs were non-contenders, the situation was ready-made for him to give you trouble. He was only a good signing if the team was good, and needed some competitive fire for the post. You need to look at why the team sucked in the 1st half, because he would of come alive in the 2nd half (if the team was in a fight.)

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Other than Milton Bradley, the Cubs need to look at what got them off to a slow start, because if they had played well the 1st half, then this wouldn't of happened. He would be battling to get you deep into the post. I'm guessing that the reason he was manageable on a non-contending Rangers team was because he was trying to get a good contract. He needs some goal to keep his mind busy. Once the Cubs were non-contenders, the situation was ready-made for him to give you trouble. He was only a good signing if the team was good, and needed some competitive fire for the post. You need to look at why the team sucked in the 1st half, because he would of come alive in the 2nd half (if the team was in a fight.)

There were many other reasons the Cubs had a bad year, but he sucked in the first half of the year too. They were actually playing decent ball without ANYTHING from him, but fell apart after the All-Star break.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by GBBob

There were many other reasons the Cubs had a bad year, but he sucked in the first half of the year too. They were actually playing decent ball without ANYTHING from him, but fell apart after the All-Star break.

Well, I assumed they got him to do what he did for the A's in 2006. That is to pile on in the 2nd half, and help a contender draw off in August/ early September. Then be an offensive leader in prime time (hit well in the post-season.)

[Scav]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Well, I assumed they got him to do what he did for the A's in 2006. That is to pile on in the 2nd half, and help a contender draw off in August/ early September. Then be an offensive leader in prime time (hit well in the post-season.)

He is a piece of garbage. You can tell in some of the comments in the newspaper that they couldn't stand this guy. Hell, even Derek Lee who likes everyone reached out and he said "He'll have to call me now" or something to that effect.

Adios Milton, have fun in Pittsburgh