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December 2009
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All Kinds of Chicago Cubs Outfield Rumors
The Chicago Cubs now officially and actually have a hole in their outfield following the trade of right fielder Milton Bradley. But who’s worried, what with so many quality free agent options? Marlon Byrd and Scott Podsednik are the strongest options among free agents, sources say. Rick Ankiel, who had a difficult 2009 season with [...]
Jim Hendry Hearts Relievers: Cubs Are Finalist for Capps
After finally trading Milton Bradley, Jim Hendry can turn his focus to the clear, singular problem with this team: the lack of middle relief. Um. Guh? Matt Capps is the primary target this point. Capps, the closer for the Pittsburgh Pirates last year, was absolutely terrible, posting a 5.80 ERA. He was therefore non-tendered by [...]
Carlos Silva is a Chicago Cub
Like it or lump it, Carlos Silva is now a member of the Chicago Cubs. And because of his profoundly awful performance the last two years, and egregious contract over the next two years, he’s not likely to go anywhere else. So he’s ours to behold. But… but… is there any hope? You know… maybe. [...]
In Case You Were Hoping for Coco Crisp
Which would be kind of weird (sure, great defense, but won’t hit worth a lick), you can stop hoping. Confirmed: Oakland is closing in on a deal with outfielder Coco Crisp. The A’s should have solid pitching and defense… Buster Olney. It looks like he’s going to get about $5 million on a one-year deal, with [...]
Rangers Reporter Says Cubs Are Close to Signing Marlon Byrd
I can’t vouch for the veracity of this, but Evan Grant, who runs the Texas Rangers blog for the Dallas News, says that the Chicago Cubs are close to signing Marlon Byrd. Marlon Byrd is close to getting a deal done with the Cubs. The Cubs were interested in both Byrd and Mike Cameron, but had [...]
Garfield Minus Garfield Plus Milton
In honor of Milton Bradley’s unceremonious departure from Chicago, we offer a very special Garfield Minus Garfield Plus. It’s as though it was made for Milton Bradley. And if you’re wondering what the heck this is all about, read up here. Tweet
Jim Hendry’s Public Mea Culpa for All Things Bradley
Following today’s abysmal trade of Milton Bradley to the Seattle Mariners for Carlos Silva and cash, Chicago Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry offered a statement about the trade, about Bradley, and about the state of the team. For your consideration: “Obviously, it was a trade we’ve been working on for quite some time. There wasn’t [...]
The End of the Milton Bradley Era: A Portrait of the Player as a Young Man
By Brett on December 21, 2009
There’s a story about Milton Bradley as a young man that pops up from time to time. When Bradley was hitting his stride, and dominating his high school league, scouts began arriving to take a look at the athletic, switch-hitting outfielder. And Bradley was ready to impress. One scout recalls that, while observing Bradley, he [...]
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