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catlover79 · 09-21-2009, 08:19 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big...urn=mlb,190733

A losing general manager usually waits until the final week of the season to issue his postmortem and reveal his thoughts on what went wrong.

Jim Hendry apparently couldn't wait that long.

In a move that was long overdue and basically admitted to making a giant mistake in signing Milton Bradley(notes), the Chicago GM suspended the always angry right fielder for the rest of the season and said he wasn't sure if the situation was "fixable" for the remaining two seasons on Bradley's three-year, $30 million contract.

Though Bradley had written his share of controversial headlines this season — from being sent home early by Lou Piniella during a game against the White Sox to accusing Cubs fans of racism — it took some negative comments made by Bradley to the Daily Herald on Saturday for Hendry to finally write out a bus ticket on Sunday.

Saying that he needs a "stable, healthy, enjoyable environment," Bradley told Daily Herald reporter Bruce Miles that there was too much "negativity" surrounding the Cubs and that "you understand why they haven't won in 100 years here."

Actually, the drought is now almost 101 years and it's more due to questionable front-office decisions like enlisting players with a poodle's mental fortitude to play in Wrigley Field's media pressure cooker, but other than that, Bradley was right on the money.

Said Hendry of the decision to suspend Bradley:

"I just decided late last night that's what I was going to do, and I didn't give it a lot of thought what's going to transpire moving forward. I just felt like it was time to do this."

The funny part — or not-so-funny part, if you're Hendry or a Cubs fan — is that the GM might have said the same thing during the press conference that welcomed Bradley to Chicago last offseason. The short-sighted signing has been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster for the disappointing Cubs and, given the subsequent piling-on by Bradley's teammates, it's hard to think that the team has any other option than to cut ties. Really, if any team is willing to deal with Bradley's shenanigans, Bradley will come cheaper than a part-time bullpen catcher.

That decision to ditch Bradley will be made in the fast-approaching offseason, but it remains to be seen if Hendry will be the one making it. Though he made the right move in finally laying down the law with Bradley, it'll be an entirely different challenge to explain to the new Cubs' owners why they're writing out $20 million worth of checks to a player who tantrummed his way out of Wrigleyville. That Hendry made this move really speaks to his lack of options and just how big of a clubhouse cancer Bradley had become.

catlover79 · 09-21-2009, 08:25 PM

Milton Bradley is MLB's answer to Kanye West. Both have terminal diarrheaofthemouthitis. He's like this decade's version of Albert Belle!!

Marvo301 · 09-21-2009, 08:26 PM

Well it looks like Milton Bradley will have plenty of time to play board games! And since he's so immature it should be right up his alley!

Wreckless · 09-21-2009, 08:30 PM

it's fun GETTING INTO TROUBLE

LOL

too easy- lol

catlover79 · 09-21-2009, 08:34 PM

I remember when Milton Bradley was on the Indians and manager Eric Wedge benched him for some reason. The next day, his mother called some national sports show and accused Eric Wedge of being a racist.

Wreckless · 09-21-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I remember when Milton Bradley was on the Indians and manager Eric Wedge benched him for some reason. The next day, his mother called some national sports show and accused Eric Wedge of being a racist.

he should of gave Milton a WEDGIE lol

lalauver · 09-21-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I remember when Milton Bradley was on the Indians and manager Eric Wedge benched him for some reason. The next day, his mother called some national sports show and accused Eric Wedge of being a racist.

I remember when he was in AA HARISBURG and was suspended 7 games for spitting gum on a umpire.
he did end the season in fairy tale fashion.
http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnews...0-year_an.html
awwww memories

catlover79 · 09-21-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

he should of gave Milton a WEDGIE lol

I would've. *evil laugh*

Wreckless · 09-21-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I would've. *evil laugh*

lol most people would. How was your birthday though, Monika?

catlover79 · 09-21-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

lol most people would. How was your birthday though, Monika?

Good, thank you.

Wasn't Milton Bradley in Oakland when he was called out on strikes and threw a tantrum (along with bats, gloves, AND a cooler) on the field??

Wreckless · 09-21-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Good, thank you.

Wasn't Milton Bradley in Oakland when he was called out on strikes and threw a tantrum (along with bats, gloves, AND a cooler) on the field??

Yes he is a little cry baby lol. Feel bad for the people that believe in that guy.

catlover79 · 09-21-2009, 09:01 PM

Milton Bradley =

Big C · 09-21-2009, 09:13 PM

Is he the Terrell Owens of baseball?

Wreckless · 09-21-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Big C

Is he the Terrell Owens of baseball?

he is the equivalent but T.O. is 100 xs worst, if that's what you're also asking.

catlover79 · 09-21-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Big C

Is he the Terrell Owens of baseball?

Yeah, that's a pretty good assessment.

09-21-2009, 08:19 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	Milton Bradley sent home for season (and probably for good) http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big...urn=mlb,190733 A losing general manager usually waits until the final week of the season to issue his postmortem and reveal his thoughts on what went wrong. Jim Hendry apparently couldn't wait that long. In a move that was long overdue and basically admitted to making a giant mistake in signing Milton Bradley(notes), the Chicago GM suspended the always angry right fielder for the rest of the season and said he wasn't sure if the situation was "fixable" for the remaining two seasons on Bradley's three-year, $30 million contract. Though Bradley had written his share of controversial headlines this season — from being sent home early by Lou Piniella during a game against the White Sox to accusing Cubs fans of racism — it took some negative comments made by Bradley to the Daily Herald on Saturday for Hendry to finally write out a bus ticket on Sunday. Saying that he needs a "stable, healthy, enjoyable environment," Bradley told Daily Herald reporter Bruce Miles that there was too much "negativity" surrounding the Cubs and that "you understand why they haven't won in 100 years here." Actually, the drought is now almost 101 years and it's more due to questionable front-office decisions like enlisting players with a poodle's mental fortitude to play in Wrigley Field's media pressure cooker, but other than that, Bradley was right on the money. Said Hendry of the decision to suspend Bradley: "I just decided late last night that's what I was going to do, and I didn't give it a lot of thought what's going to transpire moving forward. I just felt like it was time to do this." The funny part — or not-so-funny part, if you're Hendry or a Cubs fan — is that the GM might have said the same thing during the press conference that welcomed Bradley to Chicago last offseason. The short-sighted signing has been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster for the disappointing Cubs and, given the subsequent piling-on by Bradley's teammates, it's hard to think that the team has any other option than to cut ties. Really, if any team is willing to deal with Bradley's shenanigans, Bradley will come cheaper than a part-time bullpen catcher. That decision to ditch Bradley will be made in the fast-approaching offseason, but it remains to be seen if Hendry will be the one making it. Though he made the right move in finally laying down the law with Bradley, it'll be an entirely different challenge to explain to the new Cubs' owners why they're writing out $20 million worth of checks to a player who tantrummed his way out of Wrigleyville. That Hendry made this move really speaks to his lack of options and just how big of a clubhouse cancer Bradley had become.
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09-21-2009, 08:26 PM	#3
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09-21-2009, 08:25 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	Milton Bradley is MLB's answer to Kanye West. Both have terminal diarrheaofthemouthitis. He's like this decade's version of Albert Belle!!

09-21-2009, 08:30 PM	#4
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,408	it's fun GETTING INTO TROUBLE LOL too easy- lol

09-21-2009, 08:34 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	I remember when Milton Bradley was on the Indians and manager Eric Wedge benched him for some reason. The next day, his mother called some national sports show and accused Eric Wedge of being a racist.

09-21-2009, 09:01 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	Milton Bradley =

09-21-2009, 09:13 PM	#13
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Is he the Terrell Owens of baseball?