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wheels · 12-15-2008, 03:23 PM

This is news to me, so take it with the proverbial grain of salt.

From MLBTradeRumors:

Milton Bradley is weighing his options with the Cubs and Rays. Joe Maddon and the Rays may be a better fit than Lou Piniella and the Cubs. And spending time at DH would allow him to "protect his oft-injured body." But will the Rays meet Bradley's asking price when they can turn to Bobby Abreu, Jason Giambi, Garret Anderson, or Pat Burrell instead?

Rosenthal adds that the Reds, Angels, and Nationals are also interested in Bradley.

That would be very interesting to say the least.

flyer85 · 12-15-2008, 03:32 PM

if the Reds wanted to role the dice on a 1-year contract and hope he stays healthy I have no problem with that. Certainly better than some of the other options being tossed around.

OnBaseMachine · 12-15-2008, 03:34 PM

I'd love to have Bradley on a one or two year deal. He's got a problem staying healthy but the guy can hit. I doubt if he'll ever OPS 1.000 again but he's a solid bet to get on base at a .370 clip and hit for some power. Of course I'd sign a backup like Gross or Gomes just in case of injury.

Johnny Footstool · 12-15-2008, 03:35 PM

Sign him cheap and have a backup plan.

edabbs44 · 12-15-2008, 03:36 PM

No thanks. Maybe if he wasn't always injured or a headcase, but not both.

flyer85 · 12-15-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Footstool

Sign him cheap and have a backup plan.

they don't have to sign him cheap because they have some $$$ to play with ... just limit the contract to one year. A backup plan really isn't all that important. For the Reds to compete in 2009 and make up that huge run differential they are going to have to roll the dice and get extrememly lucky. If Bradley doesn't pan out having a backup plan isn't going to matter.

lollipopcurve · 12-15-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

they don't have to sign him cheap because they have some $$$ to play with ... just limit the contract to one year.

He'll get 2 years, likely more, from someone else. A one-year offer has no chance.

flyer85 · 12-15-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lollipopcurve

He'll get 2 years, likely more, from someone else. A one-year offer has no chance.

then so be it. Bradley plays somewhere else ... go break a leg.

Roy Tucker · 12-15-2008, 03:45 PM

I think it would be a decent signing.

Dusty would give Bradley the vet love that he craves.

RFS62 · 12-15-2008, 03:49 PM

Dude can hit.

wally post · 12-15-2008, 03:51 PM

a 2 year contract with an automatic third year performance-based option, much like the Indians did with Kerry, would perhaps get him signed and I think it is worth it.

redsfan30 · 12-15-2008, 03:52 PM

With a young, impressionable clubhouse, is he worth the potential headache?

lollipopcurve · 12-15-2008, 03:53 PM

I'd love to see them sign Bradley. Really. But how long a leash would the Reds faithful give him? How about the media, led by Franchester of Carolina? You know, Milton doesn't smile much. Things could go sour in a hurry.

flyer85 · 12-15-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsfan30

With a young, impressionable clubhouse, is he worth the potential headache?

Supposedly he is not a problem in the clubhouse or a bad guy. He just has a short fuse when out on the field. It could go well with Dusty(known for being a "players manager").

BTW, just put him and Franchester in a locked room if the criticism gets a little harsh.

edabbs44 · 12-15-2008, 03:57 PM

This is the last guy they need.

12-15-2008, 03:23 PM	#1
wheels Dented and Spent Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,533	The Milton Bradley Thread This is news to me, so take it with the proverbial grain of salt. From MLBTradeRumors: Milton Bradley is weighing his options with the Cubs and Rays. Joe Maddon and the Rays may be a better fit than Lou Piniella and the Cubs. And spending time at DH would allow him to "protect his oft-injured body." But will the Rays meet Bradley's asking price when they can turn to Bobby Abreu, Jason Giambi, Garret Anderson, or Pat Burrell instead? Rosenthal adds that the Reds, Angels, and Nationals are also interested in Bradley. That would be very interesting to say the least. __________________ "Opening Day.... Pfffft! We get all excited, thinking they're gonna have some kinda great year....Same thing over and over. Disappointment. What time do you want me to come over?" - My Dad. Opening Day 2012.

12-15-2008, 03:32 PM	#2
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: Reds Rumored to be Interested in Milton Bradley? if the Reds wanted to role the dice on a 1-year contract and hope he stays healthy I have no problem with that. Certainly better than some of the other options being tossed around. __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

12-15-2008, 03:34 PM	#3
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	Re: Reds Rumored to be Interested in Milton Bradley? I'd love to have Bradley on a one or two year deal. He's got a problem staying healthy but the guy can hit. I doubt if he'll ever OPS 1.000 again but he's a solid bet to get on base at a .370 clip and hit for some power. Of course I'd sign a backup like Gross or Gomes just in case of injury. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn. Last edited by OnBaseMachine; 12-15-2008 at 03:36 PM.

12-15-2008, 03:35 PM	#4
Johnny Footstool Churlish Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13,664	Re: Reds Rumored to be Interested in Milton Bradley? Sign him cheap and have a backup plan. __________________ "I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful

12-15-2008, 03:36 PM	#5
edabbs44 Box of Frogs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 15,816	Re: Reds Rumored to be Interested in Milton Bradley? No thanks. Maybe if he wasn't always injured or a headcase, but not both.

12-15-2008, 03:45 PM	#9
Roy Tucker Be the ball Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 11,120	Re: Reds Rumored to be Interested in Milton Bradley? I think it would be a decent signing. Dusty would give Bradley the vet love that he craves. __________________ "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."

12-15-2008, 03:49 PM	#10
RFS62 Hey Cubs Fans Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York Posts: 16,567	Re: Reds Rumored to be Interested in Milton Bradley? Dude can hit. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain

12-15-2008, 03:51 PM	#11
wally post Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York City Posts: 1,107	Re: Reds Rumored to be Interested in Milton Bradley? a 2 year contract with an automatic third year performance-based option, much like the Indians did with Kerry, would perhaps get him signed and I think it is worth it.

12-15-2008, 03:52 PM	#12
redsfan30 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,545	Re: Reds Rumored to be Interested in Milton Bradley? With a young, impressionable clubhouse, is he worth the potential headache? __________________ "Strickland Propane... Taste the meat, not the heat." - Hank Hill

12-15-2008, 03:53 PM	#13
lollipopcurve Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Shelburne Falls, MA Posts: 9,480	Re: Reds Rumored to be Interested in Milton Bradley? I'd love to see them sign Bradley. Really. But how long a leash would the Reds faithful give him? How about the media, led by Franchester of Carolina? You know, Milton doesn't smile much. Things could go sour in a hurry. __________________ "Baseball is a very, very complex business. It's more of a people business than most businesses." - Bob Castellini

12-15-2008, 03:57 PM	#15
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