Comments on: Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Milton to the Braves for Derek Lowe? http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/ Chicago Cubs Rumors, News and Commentary Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:43:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rob http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/comment-page-1/#comment-4536 Rob Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:20:26 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=4222#comment-4536 The Braves can get more then Bradley because there is demand for Lowe. They also have Soriano to piece in for a team that needs bullpen help as well. I think the Braves would bite for Derrick Lee or even Alfonso Soriano before they trade for Bradley, which is kind of a last resort option (kind of like the Garret Anderson signing a year ago). I think a team that is desperate for pitching will bite on Lowe and offer a power hitter. If not, we will dump his salary and sign a free agent. The Rangers could always use pitching. Nelson Cruz for Lowe makes sense. The Rangers could then sign someone like Jermaine Dye to replace Cruz. The Braves can get more then Bradley because there is demand for Lowe. They also have Soriano to piece in for a team that needs bullpen help as well. I think the Braves would bite for Derrick Lee or even Alfonso Soriano before they trade for Bradley, which is kind of a last resort option (kind of like the Garret Anderson signing a year ago). I think a team that is desperate for pitching will bite on Lowe and offer a power hitter. If not, we will dump his salary and sign a free agent. The Rangers could always use pitching. Nelson Cruz for Lowe makes sense. The Rangers could then sign someone like Jermaine Dye to replace Cruz.

]]> By: Ace http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/comment-page-1/#comment-4267 Ace Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:01:52 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=4222#comment-4267 Sometimes it's dollars and cents, Scott. The Braves are not likely to want to carry six starting pitchers, particularly when several clear the $10 million mark. Does that mean they'd want Bradley in return? Not necessarily. But, I'll feel free to dream. Sometimes it’s dollars and cents, Scott. The Braves are not likely to want to carry six starting pitchers, particularly when several clear the $10 million mark. Does that mean they’d want Bradley in return? Not necessarily. But, I’ll feel free to dream.

]]> By: northbeach Scott http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/comment-page-1/#comment-4264 northbeach Scott Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:29:13 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=4222#comment-4264 A d-bag like Milton Bradley will never be allowed to play for the Braves. The Cubbies are stuck. Better to have an extra starter than to throw him away for someone else's problems. Also, as the Cubbies found out, Bradley has only played in over 126 games in one season once, once in 10 years. Not healthy. Finally, Bradley is no longer a viable MLB outfielder. He is a DH with an attitude problem. How would he fit as a corner OF for the Braves? Dream on. A d-bag like Milton Bradley will never be allowed to play for the Braves. The Cubbies are stuck. Better to have an extra starter than to throw him away for someone else’s problems.

Also, as the Cubbies found out, Bradley has only played in over 126 games in one season once, once in 10 years. Not healthy.

Finally, Bradley is no longer a viable MLB outfielder. He is a DH with an attitude problem. How would he fit as a corner OF for the Braves? Dream on.

]]> By: Ace http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/comment-page-1/#comment-4260 Ace Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:27 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=4222#comment-4260 Gregg is a free agent, so he won't be involved in anything. Johnson would be an interesting part of the discussion, but only if the Cubs are certain to let Mike Fontenot walk. Gregg is a free agent, so he won’t be involved in anything.

Johnson would be an interesting part of the discussion, but only if the Cubs are certain to let Mike Fontenot walk.

]]> By: BigAlPetty http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/comment-page-1/#comment-4256 BigAlPetty Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:43:24 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=4222#comment-4256 I would not mind Bradley in ATL. Like has been stated, we need the POP in the lineup, and he's reasonably priced. I think Bradley would fit in here in ATL. I seem to remember another guy who was hard to deal with and nothing much was ever heard out of him during his days in Atlanta...Sheffield? And don't expect to hear much out of the Braves camp about what deals are in the works. I think Wren learned the hard way that it's best to keep your mouth shut until the deal is done. I would not mind Bradley in ATL. Like has been stated, we need the POP in the lineup, and he’s reasonably priced. I think Bradley would fit in here in ATL. I seem to remember another guy who was hard to deal with and nothing much was ever heard out of him during his days in Atlanta…Sheffield?

And don’t expect to hear much out of the Braves camp about what deals are in the works. I think Wren learned the hard way that it’s best to keep your mouth shut until the deal is done.

]]> By: burnedstang http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/comment-page-1/#comment-4255 burnedstang Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:56 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=4222#comment-4255 i still just dont think this is the type of player we need in the order... we have plenty of 280 avg and 15hr guys, we need a bigger bat than bradely i still just dont think this is the type of player we need in the order… we have plenty of 280 avg and 15hr guys, we need a bigger bat than bradely

]]> By: Brian http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/comment-page-1/#comment-4254 Brian Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:22:36 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=4222#comment-4254 I proposed this same type of deal yesterday at mlbtraderumors.com when Lowe was the topic. Here is what I wrote: What about a Derek Lowe and Kelly Johnson for Milton Bradley and something deal? For Atlanta, they save $25 mil on Lowe vs Bradley and Johnson is a guy they'll end up non-tendering that the Cubs could use. They can use that $$ for other spots and also get a upgrade in the outfield, assuming Bobby Cox can get Bradely motivated. Atlanta seems like a nice fit. For the Cubs, they rid themselves of Bradley and pick up an innings-eater in Lowe that only costs them $25 mil over the next 3 years assuming they had to eat Bradley's contract anyways. Plus, Johnson could use a change of scenary, fills a position 2b they need and also hits left-handed, something they've been looking for. Since then, I summized that perhaps the Braves could ask for Kevin Gregg to go along with Bradley. The cubs are committed to Marmol and the Braves could lose both Soriano and Gonzalez. Seems to make sense from both sides. I proposed this same type of deal yesterday at mlbtraderumors.com when Lowe was the topic. Here is what I wrote:

What about a Derek Lowe and Kelly Johnson for Milton Bradley and something deal? For Atlanta, they save $25 mil on Lowe vs Bradley and Johnson is a guy they’ll end up non-tendering that the Cubs could use. They can use that $$ for other spots and also get a upgrade in the outfield, assuming Bobby Cox can get Bradely motivated. Atlanta seems like a nice fit.

For the Cubs, they rid themselves of Bradley and pick up an innings-eater in Lowe that only costs them $25 mil over the next 3 years assuming they had to eat Bradley’s contract anyways. Plus, Johnson could use a change of scenary, fills a position 2b they need and also hits left-handed, something they’ve been looking for.

Since then, I summized that perhaps the Braves could ask for Kevin Gregg to go along with Bradley. The cubs are committed to Marmol and the Braves could lose both Soriano and Gonzalez. Seems to make sense from both sides.

]]> By: OKGA http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/comment-page-1/#comment-4253 OKGA Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:28:39 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=4222#comment-4253 As a Braves fan, I wouldn't mind this deal at all. Bradley's contract is less than half of Lowe's (you have to look at it with that in mind) & they certainly need some OF pop, which Bradley provides. He does seem like the most uncontrollable player in baseball right now, but I think he can get along in Atlanta.......not sure why, but I think for 2 years, the Braves could deal with him. I'd be all for an even trade (with Atlanta absorbing none of Lowe's salary). As a Braves fan, I wouldn’t mind this deal at all. Bradley’s contract is less than half of Lowe’s (you have to look at it with that in mind) & they certainly need some OF pop, which Bradley provides. He does seem like the most uncontrollable player in baseball right now, but I think he can get along in Atlanta…….not sure why, but I think for 2 years, the Braves could deal with him. I’d be all for an even trade (with Atlanta absorbing none of Lowe’s salary).

]]> By: burnedstang http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/comment-page-1/#comment-4251 burnedstang Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:13:57 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=4222#comment-4251 As a braves fan, i just dont see this happening. Yes, bobby cox has had some success with a few clubhouse cancer's, mainly sheffield, but, i just dont think Bradley is what the braves are looking for. He's not a prototypical cleanup hitter. The braves are looking for someone who will hit 30+ Hr's, and drive in runs. I just dont see the braves taking on bradley, especially since he wouldnt be a good fit. But, there would be more shocking things to happen..who knows As a braves fan, i just dont see this happening. Yes, bobby cox has had some success with a few clubhouse cancer’s, mainly sheffield, but, i just dont think Bradley is what the braves are looking for. He’s not a prototypical cleanup hitter. The braves are looking for someone who will hit 30+ Hr’s, and drive in runs. I just dont see the braves taking on bradley, especially since he wouldnt be a good fit. But, there would be more shocking things to happen..who knows

]]> By: Ace http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/comment-page-1/#comment-4239 Ace Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:16:53 +0000 http://www.bleachernation.com/?p=4222#comment-4239 I'm already trembling. I’m already trembling.

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