Milton Bradley

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:24 pm

A list of people for Milton Bradley to meet in Illinois:

Dr Phil- Dr. Phil still has ties to Chicago and Oprah, he will need a psychiatrist.

Oprah- Hopefully she can teach him not to play the race card so quickly when things don't go well for him.

Dick Butkus- He played football with mangled fingers and toes, knees of jello, and a back that miraculously only hurt after the game. Maybe Butkus can get Bradley to play more than 130 games of baseball in a season.

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A list of people for Milton Bradley to stay away from or have limited contact with, in Illinois-

Rod Blagojevich- I think I speak for everyone in that we don't want to see Bradley in the Senate.

Carlos Zambrano- Fierce competitor, not afraid to tell it like it is, a good fighter.

Lou Piniella- See Carlos Zambrano.

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Those who can't wait to see Milton Bradley come to Illinois-

WGN- Like waiting for a bomb to go off. They can't promo it, because they don't know when, but they will keep an extra camera on Bradley.

State tax department- More money for the state.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield- The Cubs just couldn't stand prosperity. Prior and Wood off the books, now Bradley on.The premiums have just ballooned.The Cubs had beter hope they don't miss a payment.

[ January 05, 2009, 08:25 PM: Message edited by: DOUGHBOYS ]

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:51 pm

And count me among 'Those' who won't draft him tomorrow night..............................

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:01 pm

Originally posted by Spartacus:

And count me among 'Those' who won't draft him tomorrow night.............................. He is sort of like the 38-24-34 woman with aids.

The numbers are good, tempting even, but I'm not pulling the trigger.

MadCow Sez · Post by **MadCow Sez** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:09 pm

Classic doughboys....classic!

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:27 pm

I'm more concerned with Bradley staying healthy than with his temper. MB and Z could get along well so long as Bradley isn't catching - in common they are fierce competitors and like destroying the clubhouse (and Lou too, for that matter). He could fit in the clubhouse - with the media and fans, maybe another story.

[ January 05, 2009, 10:30 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

Schwks · Post by **Schwks** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:36 am

With due respect to Vander, I am lost with the Cubs recent moves. Give up De Rosa for 3 not near ready prospects on a team built to win now and then take the money and sign Bradley?!!?

Granted DeRosa had a career year that he likely does not duplicate...the 21 HR were inflated. But he has hit around 290 for 3 straight years, is a clutch hitter who drives in decent amount of runs and can play several positions which is huge given that the 2b situation is a bit in flux along with a corner OF position.

There is no question that Bradley is overall the more talented player, but he has a long history of being a "me" type of guy, and as ALL fantasy players know, he is the poster boy for the oft-injured.

To me DeRosa is a better ingredient for a winning team that already has a wealth of talent. And this is not even a close call. The Cubs will rue this signing.

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:40 am

Milton Bradley - a.k.a. Entourage. Because you always need 2-3 extra guys on reserve to hang around with him

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:31 am

Hey...the Cubbies need someone on their team who will get hurt often enough to justify giving Pie another "chance to prove himself"!

:rolleyes:

Lost Sailor · Post by **Lost Sailor** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:35 am

Blue Cross/Blue Shield- The Cubs just couldn't stand prosperity. Prior and Wood off the books, now Bradley on.The premiums have just ballooned.The Cubs had beter hope they don't miss a payment. [/QB]Regardless of the premiums collected, I think you can pen in BCBS as a loser on this deal. With baseball contracts guaranteed, Cubs mgt will ensure Bradley's gonna see a whole lot of physicians, nutritionists, therapists (both mental and physical), etc. Gonna cost BCBS a lot imho.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:43 am

as usual, bradley will be good while healthy. acquire him at a deep discount and he'll reward you.

Ryan C · Post by **Ryan C** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:48 am

The other things to consider is how much of last years success was driven by Arlington - I don't have the splits handy - but I seem to remember he was much better at home than on the road - although Wrigley does have it's upsides as a home ballpark. Also - gotta wonder how he stays in the lineup everyday and healthy without the benefit of the DH.

But I agree - if he slips far enough there is profit to be made by rostering him.