Milton Bradley To Sign Today; Press Conference At 3:30 CT
Use this post for comments on Bradley's news conference. I don't have details, but I presume it will be carried on CSN Chicago -- and this is the perfect kind of off-season event that you'd hope the MLB Network would carry live, also.
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If anybody living in Chicago...
…learns about this being broadcasted on the radio or some online service, can you let us know? Down here in Kansas we don’t get too much…
Dan
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Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
Do you know for sure that it will be on WGN?
Or are you just guessing?
I'm guessing
but since they’re the flagship, they’ve carried the press conferences live in the past.
Guess we’ll find out in an hour.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
WGN will be carrying it live.
Stay tuned…..
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
Brilliant.
I should be getting home right about 3:30 and hope you’re right about MLBN showing it. If not perhaps WGNA or ESPN will have it.
make*art
Does anyone know..
if contract details will be announced/publicized today at the press conference or will those come out later?
I just checked Cot's.
Nothing about details on there yet.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Those are generalities.
The details we want are options, conditional clauses, payment distribution, etc.
Oh. Right
It did go on to say that there were incentives for games played, which I think is huge for this character.
character?
Aren’t his games played more a reflection of injury? You may also be interested to find out that last season he came back from a knee injury twice as fast as doctors had projected. The guy has had a reputation as being a hard worker.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
He's calling him a character, not saying that the contract was designed primarily to reflect his character.
Just because you are a character doesn’t mean you have character.
Ah, Mr. Wolf.
Thank you, boys.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded." -Jim Frey
I post this not to gloat ...
because I became a Dunn proponent last month, but I guess I sort of predicted this in November.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/11/4/653822/hendry-should-go-after-mil
eh, you know what ...
before anybody flames me, I just read a comment on that thread that said others suggested/predicted it earlier. Sorry — the memory is going with age.
In before...
Bradley goes off on Chicago media in his intro press conference. : )
Someday we'll go all the way...
Things GameBoard might throw today:
Pencils
Media Guide
A new Cubs cap
His back
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Is that going to be his
official BCB name? I like it.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jan 8, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sure we can find
a whole hell of a lot here…from the good (Gamemaster) to the bad (Trouble).
Thunder Road, anyone?
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Jan 8, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions
We haven't voted yet...
…but “GameBoard” and “DHL” are both leaders of the pack. DHL = He played DH last year + on the DL quite often = DHL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
When he has a bad day how about "Sorry"
or when he gets hurt “Operation”.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jan 8, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
Over the span of a 162 game season...
…I’m sure there will be PLENNNNTY of opportunities to make board game jokes!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Can't we at least give this guy a chance
before we decide he’s a failure? DHL is too negative if you ask me. This feels like Jacque Jones all over again.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I am all for him. I don't care who we have as long as we win.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jan 8, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions
caution to the wind
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
WSCR...
said they Will Carry the press conference live
Kasey
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wewt
NOT blocked by my corporate firewall…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
Damn you...
Corporate firewall!!! I’ll have to pull out the old AM radio.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
I am sick and tied of
All these jabs at Bradley and his health….. Hendry is not stupid he’s familiar with Bradley’s injury history but he knows he’s a dynamite hitter that the Cubs desperately needed from the left side.
Hendry's intelligence...
Has nothing to do with Bradley’s tendency to land on the DL… a lot.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
put me in the undecided camp
But the Bradley signing was bound to be controversial — given his past. Hell, just about any signing the Cubs have made in recent years — Marquis, DeRosa, Soriano, Lilly, etc. — have drawn a good deal of criticism.
The only one I can think of that didn’t was re-signing Ramirez.
agreed
everyone is a Bradley expert/shrink all of a sudden
by Ghost of Fred Merkle on Jan 8, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions
I'd ususally agree with you, Galvan...
…but all we have to go off of is GameBoard’s history. And he’s played more than 100 games 3/9 seasons, and more than 141 games 1/9 seasons. I can’t ignore that.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
But how about Harden's
Injury history? He’s been on the DL a lot in his career as well, But you would have thought that he was Rick Sutcliffe. All I want is to give Bradley a chance, you know me if the guy becomes a bust ill criticize and critique him.
Just went to the Comcast site
and it confirmed that they will be televising the press conference at 3:30 cst.
My bad,
I didn’t link the right thing. Here.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 8, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
Would WGN Radio start talking about the conference already?
Right now they are talking about some crazy couple’s divorce…not baseball.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I can't wait to see if DHL is a "well-spoken" "person of color".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 3:16 PM CST reply actions
Lol...
“He speaks so well!” Chris Rock reference if anyone’s seen his stand-up.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions
That really isn't funny.
people obviously were offended by it, there’s no need to make light of it. let’s keep race discussion off this site.
You forgot "uppity"
I’m sure that’s the next word you’ll use for him that you’ll express indignation at people being offended by.
You really don't know me at all do you?
Yet you’re so damn sure of what I’ll say and feel. Huh. Usually people who make blanket assumptions about others without actually knowing them are considered rude.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
Chad is actually a priest.
And a presidential candidate.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
He's just cracking jokes, which he does all the time.
The season needs to start, then we can argue about things that are actually important, like Riot’s value.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
+1
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jan 8, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
joke?
That was a joke? Thanks for letting us know.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions
Com'on man...
…weren’t you here yesterday talkin’ about all this stuff?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yesterday?
My friend, yesterday is over and I am the one that stopped discussing it. If something is a joke then be funny.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
John McCain?
Is that you?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
wait
I thought I was supposed to be a liberal
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
Wait.
I thought political discussion was not supposed to be on this site.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al Yellon on Jan 8, 2009 5:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Heh
I wasn’t bringing up politics. I was making light of the fact that I was accused of being a liberal yesterday. Aren’t you thrilled about Bradley’s signing?
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions
Thrilled, yes.
I better not say anything more.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I was just playing off
your “My friend” comment. That’s it.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Cant find it on csn, listening to 670
but doesnt sound like the interview :(
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
It hasn't started yet.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
Where the hell is it?!
Can’t find it!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Go to the Score's Web site and stream their broadcast.
I’m listening to it right now. The press conference is about to begin.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
WGN Radio will also carry it.
They will switch to the news conference as soon as it starts.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
chatter chatter chatter...
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
it's on now!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I only have radio..
…on WGN or SCORE?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
SCore
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
Both are carrying it,
don’t think it’s started yet. TV might just have a picture waiting for it to start.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
It's on...
The Greek Priest is sprinkling Bradley with holy water… Wut?
Someday we'll go all the way...
Thats the jerks on the Score
making another lame joke about the Cubs
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Also, see the Cubs 2009 schedule at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/sched2009.html
I'm sorry...
But that was hilarious.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions
You...
have a different sense of humor that I have.
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Also, see the Cubs 2009 schedule at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/sched2009.html
Obviously
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
ZOMG ROFLCOPTER ITS ON!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Report:
Bradley wanted to be here with the Cubs. The Cubs felt he filled a need. Everyone was patient, and we’re happy to have him.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I'm not sure what a
“choppy market” means, but it sounds bloody.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Good God, that's Jaws' music...
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Needed to land
an outstanding hitter in the outfield from the left side. MB hits well from both sides. We had to make the right choice to be productive in the middle of the order. We took a deliberate approach to how we wanted to do it.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Imo
we should rec all of drews comments for people to easily find in the future
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
I will only report drew
I will not recommend him.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
all of em?
even the sand-pounding ones?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
Kind of a backhanded slam at Dome there.
Let’s hope no one translates this for him.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
I hope Bradley is as patient at the plate...
…as he was during the contract negotiations.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
Hendry had dinner with Milton
first weekend of November.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
no word on if he had the fish.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions
We need to call him
Gameboard or Bradley. Milton is for our favorite “Cubs Win” sign guy.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jan 8, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
I was transcribing, give me a break...
:D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:58 PM CST up reply actions
I know
but I have seen others refer to him as Milton and have been wanting to say this. this seemed like a good time to do it. Wasn’t picking on you.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jan 8, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
I am recommending this post.
Because we had a Milton long before we had Bradley.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Its either Fischer Price or no nickname
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
MB: "I want to be a Chicago Cub"
5-6th of NOvember.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Hendry:
we need MB to get to the next level of the playoffs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Winning a game....
is helpful to get to the next level.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions
is it?
I thought that was his number.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions
Milton steps to teh mike
a ruby red tie, and a power suit… Pat Hughes, where are you?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
"Medically we are convinced..."
Understatement of the conference.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
MB:
I am blessed. Through trial and tribulations, I have come to stand here today and take the stage here in Chicago.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Footnote:
I hate The Score.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Humor
Have a sense of it
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:41 PM CST up reply actions
everyone has one
they’re just all different.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
This is true.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Fair enough.
I hated them too until they started making me laugh. To each his own.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
I love them
They are both Sox fans, but hate on both teams when they have to and praise both when they have to. Very un-biased
at times...
… yes… but they are always honest. This is why I like them, because I don’t need to hear a bunch of homers.
"All I want to do is win."
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Something about falling short
“I want to help the team go to the next level.”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Marquis is going to be piiiiiisssed
they gave away his number
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
wrong!
If Hendry didn’t give him such a lucrative deal, he’d still be here
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
I
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
whoops
I was gonna say, I hope all you pro-Bradley guys are right….im vary wary about this signing b/c of his injuries
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
How can you not like that?
He’s really, truly excited to be a member of this team. I’m psyched.
Oh, I have no problem with it
It’s just a BIG statement.
Uh-oh.
Question time!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Now I get why the Cubs were so confidant they could sign MB.
He told Jim he wanted to sign with the Cubs if they wanted him and was willing to wait until they worked out the finances to be able to sign him.
Hey, it's a new century!
"There's a sense of urgency here...and I'm hungry for that"
Wow, awesome quote, GameBoard. I actually like it.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
haven't met a player in Chicago
I didn’t like (or something like that)
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Gaudin and Lee recommended Chicago
he talked to both of them before signing.
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Im an outfielder for life
"last year was the first year I DH’d, its not an adjustment (going to RF), its what i do.
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
Im sure Mark Prior thinks he's still a starting pitcher as well
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
and...
it cuts out.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
"When I go home, I'm physically and mentally exhausted...there's a lot of guys that don't do that"
Damnit, he’s impressing me.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Definitely
he wants people to know he feels motivated to do this…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
Exhausted = DL = Not Tough
Ask Rocco Baldelli, he gets exhausted all the time
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 8, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
Hmmm...
“If I didn’t get a check, I’d still go out there and play just as hard.”
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
Great!
See if he’ll take a pay cut then so we can get Peavy too.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions
what did he say about pressure?
he has not family, baseball is a disease? I must have misheard something.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Yeah. I have no idea what he's talking about right there.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Quote:
“Pressure is when you’re struggling to put food on the table for your family. Baseball is easy.”
Gotta give him credit. The man is saying all the right things. Now for that whole “doing” part.
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
If he really believes that...
… he should approach the game with joy, not anger. Let’s hope that’s the case.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Why?
I would hope he’d approach his job with tenacity and a highly competitive mindset. He’s not a delivery truck driver. I don’t really care if he works with a smile on his face or not.
We’ve had enough “nice guys” and “lovable losers” in Chicago. It seems to me Cubs fans are more worried about liking their team than winning sometimes.
I say...
Hendry takes him up on that offer
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST reply actions
which offer?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
Play for free
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 8, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
oh, ok!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
I'll take his check!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
He said that pressure is people putting food on there tables
For there families; But this is baseball… and its easy.
ah!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
WTF RADIO CUT OUT
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Right at the point where he's asked what he wants to say to the fans, too.
Conspiracy? Experts say no, but my producer says yes.
Something that could have been brought to my attention
YESTERDAY!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
IU*^&(T&GHI#HNUYG^&E*WRGHIOUY#HRIU#BN#
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
He also
Makes a point that there are players who come home and are not mentally and physically tired from playing the game, where MB is always physically and mentally tired from the game.
Ryan Theriot is always mentally and physically tired
from the post-game interviews.
The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.
by DGU on Jan 8, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
ah, back on MLB.com
they’re talking about Dome. They want him to bat better. They feel good about the outfield. MB, “Fuke”, Johnson, all can play all three positions.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I thought Kosuke
even said he prefers to be called “Dome”.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Dragonsfanatic said it several times
but I’ve heard Piniella and Hendry call him Fook a few times now, so I guess that’s what they call him.
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If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
Milton on Lou
“He’s a character. He takes the pressure off the players. That helps the players. He’ll fight for you.”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Jimbo has aged, man...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
"I didn't consider any offer but from the Cubs"
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Are the Cubs just trying to piss Sammy Sosa off?
Giving his number away to two players after he leaves. I know he didn’t leave on good terms, but his number has to be retired for what he accomplished as a player on the field..
BCB Works Miracles: It saved my English grade!
no it doesn't
You can’t separate the off the field stuff. The guy who hit the HRs was also the guy who abandoned his team and was a grade A Dbag….
dont forget the flinstone vitamins either
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
or the cork
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
“Rightfield is a definite challenge, but I’m ready, I’ve matured. I know I’ll make mistakes, but this is a new chapter, I can turn the page, I can close the book that’s been written and start new.”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:51 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
If he's right about this...
… then I’ll be happy to be wrong about this signing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
"Once I got around good guys"
all I wanted to do was support and play with them and be friends. Everyone wants to be loved. All I’ve tried to do is fit in. Getting elected to the AS team by the other players (?) changed me. I feel more comfortable, more open.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Presser is over
now they’re talking about his “checkered past”.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Is it still on?
I can’t find it on MLB, Score, or WGN. This was a travesty of technology.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
MLB Network is carrying analysis right now.
The conference is over.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
Based on this interview,
Seems like he is a good player. Hopefully he’s a man of his word. And are they seriously considering him playing all positions? Having Bradley in CF…interesting..
BCB Works Miracles: It saved my English grade!
maybe they think
if Dome gets his swing back, he can move back to right and Gameboard to center.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:55 PM CST up reply actions
For all I would have liked to see Pie play
if this happened, I’d be exceedingly happy. Dunno what happens to Johnson then.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions
Johnson would still platoon with Fukudome...
unless Fukudome is ready. Like Fukudome and Bradley, Johnson can play all three OF spots. Johnson would also sub for Bradley when Bradley is hurt or needs rest.
erm...if we are going to call him nicknames
mine is Fischer Price
BCB Works Miracles: It saved my English grade!
well I am a one man army then!
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
Well my personal favorite is
The Fonz Soriano…eh!
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
Being in CF could help him stay healthy
if he stays away from the walls.
The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.
by DGU on Jan 8, 2009 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
Well, Bradley is a better hitter than Fukudome...
and as good defensively. It’s just a question of health with Bradley.
NY 4, TX 5.
Pudge Rodreiquez to the plate.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
0-2
on Pudge
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Giambi and Nady
at first and second…. Pudge 1-2. Christian on deck
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I need to get this channel.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
Pudge grounds out.
Runners to second and third. two outs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
what game are you doing this to?
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
Yanks/Rangers
Three outs!
Now I’m done. :D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions
Bored at work, drew?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
just keeping
my hand in. It’s been what feels like forever since I “called” a game…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
Watched it last night.
I’m very impressed with the MLB Network. It’s a must watch place already for baseball fans.
I can’t wait to see their live game coverage!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
I'm kinda sad to see
Hoffman and Smoltz sign with different teams. Just two guys that I thought would never leave their respective uniforms. Also, Rocco signs with Red Sox?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
So now that everyone has heard from Bradley
How many people has he convinced that he is actually a good guy who is here to play baseball and not be a distraction.
Let the Blaine Gabbert era begin.
me
but I was mostly convinced before.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
We'll see how it plays out...
No one plans on being a distraction, it just happens. T.O. has had some pretty good press conferences too.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
Stop with the TO crap
Bradley has never been about Bradley. He is completely different than TO. Yes, Bradley is intense and can fly off the handle. Yes he has made mistakes and probably will again.
He is not TO. TO is mostly concerned about TO. TO only wants to win only when TO is involved in the win.
Bradley and TO are completely different.
You're right...
T.O. has never attacked anybody, my apologies.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 9, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions
I just want him to play more than 130 games...
Whoever said you can't mix business with pleasure never owned a PuttPutt course---Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jan 8, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
yeah and Bush said that the war was over years ago while its still going on
Sure he says this stuff now, but I won’t buy it until its shown out there on the field
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
This too.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:17 PM CST up reply actions
They all sound good
and say the right things at these conferences. When the games start, then we will know.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jan 8, 2009 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
this.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions
Actions speak louder than words.
I’m holding judgment until he plays. Like, every day.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
And who you cheerin for tonight?
Big 12?
UF favored by 3, but I’m taking OU in a blow out. 34-17.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I think all us Big 12 people think OU is a bit better than they are
But everybody else loves Florida way too much. I dont think a team can disrespect OU like Florida did and then expect to win. I got OU 52-35.
Let the Blaine Gabbert era begin.
Florida 41 OU 24
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jan 8, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions
I'm on board
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
More positive than in the past
But I want to see what he does on the field. He certainly said all the right things — which is harder to do than you might think
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
Nice coverage CSN....
…mic cuts out and…boom….we switch you back to the Blackhawks replay.
Whoever said you can't mix business with pleasure never owned a PuttPutt course---Andy Bernard
What would you guys say
To doing a Cubs Classic game thread?
Vote on which game, and do the PBP just to refresh some great memories?
and the cleveland spiders.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions
They come close to winning
especially on days Bob Howry starts.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Can I do Roll Call? Like I always do?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I wish it was Spring....
It’s going to snow again tomorrow :(
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions
Don't worry sue!
Springtime cures all our baseball woes…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
What is he singing?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions
"I'm in the money"
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
Whens Gathrights conference?
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Actually, he gave an interview on XM's MLB Home Plate yesterday.
He said he was so excited to play for the Cubs.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sure he's excited...
Just to be on a major league roster.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:20 PM CST up reply actions
Well, he said he excited to be a Cub (multiple times)
and to play for a contending team. He’s never had that opportunity before.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
erm...Padres in 06 ring a bell for him?
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
I'm not sure I know what you mean.
He’s been with the Rays and Royals.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions
NO BELL FOR YOU!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions
You too can use the internet to
find out things you don’t know!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
I found out
that Milton Bradley wasn’t on the 2006 Dads, but the 2007 third-place Dads!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
This tangent was about Gathright, not Bradley.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
I just learned something!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
um
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/2006.shtml
I don’t see Gaithwright either. Am I missing something?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions
Here's Gathright's page
http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/gathrjo01.shtml
Year Ag Tm Lg
————————-+
2004 23 TBD AL
2005 24 TBD AL
2006 25 TOT AL
TBD AL
KCR AL
2007 26 KCR AL
2008 27 KCR AL
In 2006, he played for the Devil Rays and the Royals.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions
It was a misunderstanding,
we were talking about Gathright (who never played for the Padres, not Bradley (who did play for the Padres).
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions
both of whom now play for the Cubs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
right, but neither of them
played for the 2006 Padres… Which is why Chanman’s bell doesn’t ring.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
I thought that was because of all the anti-depressants he was taking.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
no, that's something else.
entirely… :D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
haha, we'll erm...
so thats what they call it these days..
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
Seriously, this is like playing telephone!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
I don't understand why people don't believe me when i say
I read Sergio Mitre was going to come back to the Cubs and play CF after his 50 game ban..
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
yeah my bad
misunderstanding
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
Although it's still early and things could change,
i’m a little disappointed at how east coast-centric the MLBN has been thus far. So far everything they talk about is in relation to the Yankees or the Red Sox. Also, I used to really like Harold Reynolds, but this is beginning to be overkill. They should change the name of the channel to HRN.
To be fair, the Yankees have gotten a lot of
coverage because they’ve made some big signings. A lot of teams haven’t done much at all.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions
Did he call...
Bernstein’s question disrespectful? I cringed a little.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
ya..
… Bradley seems more than a little intense. I found Bernstein’s question to be very forthright and pertinant. Bradley has a strong personality. Lou has a strong personality. Milton thought asking about that was disrespectful… Like Bernstein or not, he conducts an excellent interview and is not afraid to ask the tough questions.
He's the Matt Lauer...
Of Sports Talk.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
honest
I liked that Bradley was seemingly forthright and spoke his opinion. He also didn’t say he would never screw up again. He wasn’t going to tell people the garbage they would like to hear.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
ya
He did not take kindly to Bernstein asking him a very honest question about how he’d deal with Lou’s gruff personality, which can be seen as disrespectful by some players (and an issue that Milton has in the past w/ managers).
the honeymoon is over.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
pardon me?
What was wrong with what Bernstein asked? It wasn’t crap… it was a legit question and provided Milton the opportunity to explain a thing or two to fans hearing from him for the first time. That kind of thing is not going to endear him to fans.
can someone be more specific?
how did he react?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
You kinda gotta hear it,
i’m sure it will be up on the site shortly. 670thescore.com
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 8, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
Cliffs...
- Bernstein asked him something about Lou’s personality and at times being maybe a little harsh or blunt with players.
- He asked how that would mesh with Bradley’s history of feeling disrespected at times.
- Bradley then called Berstein’s question itself disrespectful.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions
um...
huh.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
That's all there was too it.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions
we'll post the pod cast...
… but basically very diplomatically Bernstein asked about him working with Lou, saying that Lou can be a very gruff guy and at times, that can be perceived as disrespectful…. said that Milton is someone who has had a history of having problems when he feels that he is not being respected.
Milton said that he felt that the question was disrespectful, that it was dealing with perceptions…
Milton does seem to be hair-triggered
when it comes to his “past.” I think the second question in the press conference was about some of his past incidents and his response was basically ,“it’s in the past.”
He also brought up how he refuses to judge a person until he knows them and how he saw some of the headlines/stories that may or may not have been judging him.
Until he feels comfortable with the media in Chicago, I think there will be a lot of responses like this. I just hope it doesn’t get blown out of proportion.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
The real problem is...
referring to a person of color as someone with a “strong personality” is offensive and mildly racist. Bernstein should really know better.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions
dood
please. Stop. You’re looking like more of an ass than you want to. I promise.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
You have not idea how much of an ass I wish to look like...
but OK…I promise to drop it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions
I, for one,
appreciate it.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions
I for one..
think SWL would make a great press rep for DHL. Let the good times roll!
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 9, 2009 7:57 AM CST up reply actions
I appreciate your humor
but some don’t and considering how testy it got here yesterday, you might want to cool it.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jan 8, 2009 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
I didn't hear it. I'm just used to hearing Bernstein
on his show. He either sucks up to his friends or badgers and baits people where he has issues.
However the interview went, I’m not going to judge MB by how he intereacts with Boers and Bernstein.
Bernstein is a whiny little douchebag
He loves be a jerk. From what people have told me, it comes naturally to him.
no offense to you, but
I’ll take the word of people I know and trust and I don’t know you. You like him, that’s fine with me.
find out
The will most likely have the interview posted at the score’s web site, so you can hear the interview for yourself. I didn’t think Bernstein was out of line and I thought Bradley answered honestly and professionally. He may have been a bit defensive but I can understand why considering how the media has portrayed him.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 6:53 PM CST up reply actions
ya...
… well you’re posting things second and third hand. While I don’t consider him a friend I’ve known him for quite some time and been to more than a few events where he’s been.
I don’t care if you trust me or not, but you’re proclaiming him a douchebag based on what you’ve heard from others. My experience is firsthand.
agree
I have also met him and agree that he seems like a decent enough guy. He has his moments on air like anyone and people may not like his attitude but that doesn’t mean he’s a bad guy. I give him props for raising money for a charity that provides camps for kids with cancer.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
He's going to get a lot tougher...
Questions than that this year boys and girls.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
When are we gonna hear about contract details, damnit.
I want to know how much money we are gonna save when he’s injured.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Hendry
Hendry didn’t look really good. I’m concerned about the man.
Nice press conference although for once I want to see a player get up and say “I’m depressed to be here nobody else wanted me” even in jest.
Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)
Bonds!
Barry! That’s your cue!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
ANYONE HAVE A LINK TO PRESS CONFERENCE?
I have been looking online for an hour and I am getting no where
I found this in less than
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
That summarizes what Milton told Hendry in Novemer nicely
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Um...flamer? I didn't flame you...this isn't a flame war...
this is not my beautiful house…this is not my beautiful wife.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions
+1
..for the talking heads reference.
Whoever said you can't mix business with pleasure never owned a PuttPutt course---Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jan 8, 2009 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
Right
But rick ashley is your wife and lives in your house?
Left
field: where this comment came from
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
Cedeno is always thinking that he is playing LF as well...
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
For the record, this is my 8000th post on BCB
which means…I need to get out of the house, now!!
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
Congrats dude.
You’re officially here too much!
FWIW, I’m at five to six thousand somewhere….
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
heh, well this board has helped with my transformation as a fan
I started posting on the Cubs.com board in 05 into 06. Its an angry board. 2007 on this board helped. I learned not to get angry at every single loss or every miraculous Ryan Braun HR! (hah, if some of you were here then, I think you might of known me as the dude who always said he’s gotta be on roids). Let’s just say, I’m a much better, calmer poster..
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
Milton Bradley Live
MB is on Chicago Tribune Live on Comcast Tv with Dave Kaplan.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 5:40 PM CST reply actions
workout routine
MB says he has lost 10-15 pounds and began a new workout routine this off season so that he can avoid injury. He said he wanted to try something different because he didn’t feel that what he did in the past was good enough.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 5:49 PM CST up reply actions
Milton
You had me at Hello. Excellent interview on CSN.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
great interview on CSN
I wasn’t one of the fans against Bradley in the first place, but I look forward to watching him play even more now. Great attitude
Bradley Press Confrence
Does anyone have the url for the press conference today? If do please post. Thanks
Is There The Full Conference Anywhere?
My 2008 Christmas wish list includes this jersey. In Hendry We Trust!
Not that I have been able to find. Just clips.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I thought the most interesting thing that Bradley said
at the conference was that he used to think everyone was against him. He said he has come to realize that isn’t true.
I think that is great insight into some of the very public incidents he was involved in the past. It will be very interesting to see how he reacts to playing in such an intense atmosphere.
I kind of wonder if he just might thrive in the crazy Wrigley atmosphere since he seems to be such an ultra competitive person. One thing I know for certain, Milton Bradley will never be described as dull or boring.
Hey, it's a new century!
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