Lou, you brought this on yourself when you signed on with the Cubs. We love you, but we don't pity you.
Lou, you brought this on yourself when you signed on with the Cubs. We love you, but we don't pity you.
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People can say that chemistry is overrated and I'd probably agree with them (at least to an extent). But Bradley is a headcase that's made of glass in a very shiny expensive wrapper. The ultimate high risk/high reward player. It's been said that sometimes the best moves are the ones you don't make. Well I'm pretty glad the Reds didn't sign Bradley.
Bradley makes Alex Johnson look like Sean Casey
If I owend the Reds I'd steer very wide of players like Milton Bradley and try my best to avoid paying an overrated Manager like Lou.
I think they're both nuts.
Totally agree with your assessment. Especially when it comes to Lou. And I've held that position on here for the last several years. Lou has been blessed (or fortunate) to have been in the right position at the right time. I knew he was never coming back to Cincy, when those rumors were flying, because he demands an ownership to spend the big bucks and buy him his team. He accused Seattle, when their payroll was in the mid-90s, of not being committed to winning because they wouldn't up their payroll. So he leaves and goes where? To Tampa. Yes, it wasn't the easiest task to do; but they saw no progress under Lou.
Lou doesn't build teams. He expects them to be built and ready to go when he gets there. Chicago was a perfect fit for him (I guess).Code:2003 162 63 99 .389 2004 161 70 91 .435 2005 162 67 95 .414
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"In my day you had musicians who experimented with drugs. Now it's druggies experimenting with music" - Alfred G Clark (circa 1972)
I don't know how long Piniella is signed for but Bradley is under contract to the Cubbies through 2011.Bradley says Piniella insulted him Saturday, June 27, 2009 ESPNChicago.com
CHICAGO -- Milton Bradley said before the second game of the Chicago Cubs' series against the White Sox on Saturday that he didn't have the same set of rules as his other teammates.
According to the Chicago Tribune Web site, Bradley said: "I don't have the same set of rules as other people," in response to a question about whether he has been singled out by manager Lou Piniella.
"Because of the mistakes I've made in my career, I don't get the leeway other guys get to a certain extent," Bradley added.
Bradley also said that Piniella called him a "piece of [expletive]," during the conversation, according to the Web site.
Piniella said he has apologized for the remark but added he was upset it was leaked to reporters, according to the Tribune.
"I also told him we can't continue to have the shenanigans," Piniella said.
Bradley is batting third and playing right field in Saturday's game at U.S. Cellular Field.
Cubs officials said they were concerned about the alleged leaking of the confrontation by White Sox security. White Sox officials denied the accusations, according to the Tribune.
Piniella is signed through the end of the 2010 season since the Cubs already picked up the option back in September. However, Bradley's 2011 option doesn't technically activate until he plays about 19 more games.
Milton Bradley's 2011 Option Vests
By Tim Dierkes [July 21 at 8:57pm CST]
Cubs right fielder Milton Bradley made a pinch-hit plate appearance in the 11th inning against the Phillies tonight, marking his 75th game played in 2009. The significance? The games played milestone caused his 2011 option, worth $12MM, to vest.
Bradley's Cubs career has been a disappointment so far. His .372 OBP is fine, but he's slugging only .369 and showing nothing as a left-handed hitter. He's also been a negative on defense, based on UZR/150 (though we're only working with 527 innings).
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