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DeLuca's sources say Cubs pushing Rays on Bradley-for-Burrell trade

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According to Sun-Times reporter Chris DeLuca's sources, the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a quick and easy swap of Bradley for Burrell. DeLuca suggests Burrell could play right field at Wrigley Field. That seems highly dubious given Burrell's awful career UZR numbers in LEFT field. But what about platooning Burrell and Kosuke in right field? Dome would get most of the starts vs. RHP, and Burrell's career splits vs. LHP are pretty impressive - .916 OPS. Otherwise, he'd be a power bat off the bench. How badly am I reaching here?