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link didnt work, but its here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-13-cubs-padres-chicago-may13,0,3208116.story

and the quote is Milton Bradley, in case that wasn’t clear….

by Orval Overall on May 13, 2009 7:29 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lord, I wish he'd stop....

Only the small minority has given him a hard time over his stats. As if people really think that he won’t hit his weight for the season. He can’t stay on the field, and his attitude has stunk. That comment about the cheers is just more proof of that.

by Damen Jackson on May 13, 2009 7:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, here I'm going to disagree.

Since he came back from the hamstring problem, he has produced on the field. He has started 13 of the last 14 games and hit .261/.358/.478 with 3 HR and 7 RBI in those 13 games. That’s a .836 OPS — I don’t have a problem with that. Do you?

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on May 13, 2009 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No,

And as I’ve said, I’ve no problem with his stats, and I don’t think many other do. Only the stupid would think the guy was going to continue to hit .170 the rest of the way.

My point was the off-field happenings are probably more to blame for the jeers. Whether it was essentially that his signing sent DeRosa packing — not his fault, I know — that he pulled up lame less than two weeks into the season, and was out awhile. That his suspension appeal, and not taking it while injured was a source of irritation, or that he’s such a media-unfriendly bastard. That’s the stuff that’s stopped most from giving him a warmer welcome.

Few think he sucks, or ever did. Most just think he’s an ass.

by Damen Jackson on May 13, 2009 8:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He could have made some more fan-friendly comments.

The rest of it, I don’t have a problem with. I’m with Milton on the suspension appeal. There’s a principle at stake here and I think he’s right to do it.

We should find out today if he was successful.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on May 13, 2009 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

I guess I am in the minortiy. I agree with the appeal, I do not think he is an ass. He is cut from the mold of an old school ball player who wants to win, and actually takes the loss of a game personal, not with the “its just a game, lets go hvae a steak” mentality.

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

I'm with you

Count me in Bradley’s corner for the exact reasons you’ve stated. In a world run amok with PC nonsense, hearing pointed comments on occasion is actually refreshing. Quite frankly, I could care less what he says to the media or what remarks he makes about fans. He’s here to play baseball…that’s it. He’s a good player who had a rough start. So be it. He’ll get better and better as the season continues.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on May 13, 2009 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't think he's an ass

I like the guy and always have. He wears his heart on his sleeve and you know what his passion for the game is. He may not be the most articulate guy out there but he is one of the most interesting

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on May 13, 2009 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually,

Bradley is very articulate — never came off as the opposite to me. (based off his interviews and press conferences)

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by Unique on May 13, 2009 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree - he's very articulate.

He’s also very emotional.

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by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

emotional

or passionate?

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same difference, really.

To clarify, I don’t have a problem with his emotion/passion – but he definitely walks a fine line.

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by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he shoots from the hip

and lives in the moment, no doubt. Personally I believe that is going to be a big “x factor” in our favor as the season goes on. I bet we see some fire from players we would not have expected to see it in.

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought he was pretty

articulate in the quote that is the subject of this post. It was clear and distinct, and spoken with authority.

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on May 13, 2009 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You wish he'd stop what?

I love this comment from him. The fans have been on his ass from the beginning. He’s basically saying “I’m on of yours, treat me like it.” Love it.

by kanderber on May 13, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He acts like it's solely about his performance...

on the field, with little thought as to the perception that he’s creating of Milton Bradley, the person.

by Damen Jackson on May 13, 2009 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure that if you did a poll, 99% of the booers...

would tell you that they’re booing cause of performance, not the fact that he got suspended a few times a few years ago with different teams.

by kanderber on May 13, 2009 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

EXACTLY

And nothing is wrong with Milton Bradley, as a person. Nothing at all. Love the type of person he is. This Cub team needs someone like that.

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by Unique on May 13, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree with the 99%

as – in my opinion – there are more than 1% of the booers who are booing him for non-performance reasons including his past (or rather how they perceive his past) and because they are DeRomantics and blame him for the trade.
the booing level at Wrigley (directed at individual Cubs) has increased over the past few years (and it also seems to be happening earlier in the games – and in the seasons) – if it was all performance based how does that fit with the fact that over the past few years the Cubs teams have been performing at a better level than in previous years?

by doofus cubs guy on May 13, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and it is because

people refuse to leave the past, well, in the past that he is not given a true chance by some people. Not a single person in this world is perfect, and sometimes we get too caught up in the “rep and historical evidence” of someone, and forget to see what he is doing today.

IMO his only perception to me is a guy who leaves it on the field, and takes a loss personal. Wants to win, more than any Cub in my lifetime, and I am 100% behind him. I am not saying others didnt want to win, but when he is not doing well, you can see he is not happy, and that it hurts him, as if he has been a Cub for life.

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so

when he doesn’t talk to the media, he gets slammed. Then when he does talk to the media, he gets slammed.

I’m pretty sure I predicted this in the last Bradley thread.

"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 May 13, 2009 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+21

and it sucks. People need to stop living in the past. what he did last season (good or bad) does not change this seasons wins or loses, so lets stop being so damn worried about it and support a Cub who WANTS to be here, and WANTS to win more than anyone else I have seen in a Cubs uiniform before.

Not saying others dont want to win, but he carries a loss, as if he was the fan in the stands, not theone getting paid to play. I love that about him.

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think his quote is awesome.

Honest and straight to the point. “I know I’ve sucked so far” is light-years away from the typical double-speak and excuse making we get from modern-day athletes.

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by D98 on May 13, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right.

I don’t have a problem with Bradley. He’s played hard when he’s been in the game, has started 13 of the last 14 games, and produced when he’s been in there.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on May 13, 2009 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's right

There are too many spoiled rotten Cubs fans that think that players are always going to perform perfectly. The guy has been here 40 games and hurt for a portion of the time. He has performed well of late. What is the world are the morons booing?

Bradley’s not PC. He says what he thinks. As long as he gives it everything he has on the field, I really don’t care about how he manages his media perception.

by rlpete on May 13, 2009 9:08 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and many of those fans you mention

became fans in 2003, or 2007 and have not endured the years of losing.

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+ A Billion

Agreed withi each adn every word!

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, talk about way off base...

First of all, I’ve spent plenty of time in the bleachers at Wrigley, and especially as a black man, I’m sensitive to the issues that those outfielder face.

Second, I don’t boo. There are some on this blog — Al included — who have known me for years. I think most will tell you I’m not the booing type. I’m probably the exact opposite.

I’ve no axe to grind with Bradley. I run cubbienation.net, so my opinions are out there for all to see. If you feel I’ve said something unfair toward Bradley, it can be easily found; but I thought you will.

And lastly, most of these issues you mention are irrelevant. The point — my point — is that Bradley fosters a persona, and has an attitude that he knows full well is at odds with fans, and even some folks in the game. You can’t complain about booing when you make no attempts to be fan friendly.

by Damen Jackson on May 13, 2009 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...

… honestly, I just want Bradley to produce. Other than that he can just not say anything as far as I’m concerned.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on May 13, 2009 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Word, +1

My favorite players growing up were Nolan Ryan and Pete Rose….they probably weren’t the best locker room/media quoteable guys, but they did their job day in and day out….

Hell, nobody had a problem with Sosa in the Late 90’s early 00’s cause he carried a big stick…everyone piled up on him with his bad attitude and loud locker room music when he stoped producing All-Star numbers.

by Zakh on May 13, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Bradley fosters a persona"

Damen, I think you’ve bought into the persona created for him by people like Paul Sullivan. He’s received very biased media coverage since Hendry signed him. Sullivan himself admitted that he felt MB hadn’t been very nice to him thus it could affect how he covered MB. When you have media admitting they are biased against a guy take that into consideration when you read their “analysis.”

by Acapulco Taco Pie on May 13, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

"Lay off the guy. He is a Cub after all"

Exactly the reason I linked to that quote. Its how I feel, and not just about Bradley but about a lot of player’s who’ve been scorned or booed for playing not as well as we’d like, no matter how hard they were playing.

If people are booing MB b/c they are sad to see DeRo go, then I don’t know what to say. Its not his fault. He didn’t ask them to trade DeRo. He didn’t impose the salary constraints on the team. He just signed a contract offered by a team that, by virtue of having traded DeRo, had the money to sign him. The kid plays hard and lately plays well, so lets cut him some slack.

by Orval Overall on May 13, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

“Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?” Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "

That’s freakin’ AWESOME. I love this guy more and more every day.

last night felt like mid-2008. This team CAN go deep.

"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 May 13, 2009 9:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I gotta admit...

…I like that quote, too – a lot. I don’t think it’s realistic to expect every guy to play the game with minimal to no emotion. Obviously, Milton plays at the extreme end of the emotional spectrum, but there’s no denying he makes the game a lot more interesting.

He made me pretty nervous with his very blatant display of frustration against the home plate ump last night. But, interestingly, he never confronted the ump directly. Quite an interesting chess match, which Milton won hands down.

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by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought

he handled it very well.

The HR helped. :D

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 13, 2009 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I insinuated that you personally boo....

…as in the verb- ‘to utter the sound ’boooo’, I apologize. You definitely offer a resounding, figurative boo with each and every post you write on Milton. I respect that you have your own blog and that Al personally knows you, but those factors don’t mitigate your deeply misguided opinions on a misunderstood ball player.

Re most of these issues are irrelevant: which ones? the fact that he is respected and liked by most of the players he has played with? The fact that he is owning up to his short falls? The fact that he has won the last two games for us and is starting to move back towards the mean of his lifetime splits?

Finally, where do you get off saying that he has made no attempts to be fan friendly? What about when he signed to play for the Cubs. He wanted to come here because of the baseball culture that is Chicago and Wrigley field. What about his owning up to his deficits? What about his performance of late? I guess none of those matter when folks just plain hate you.

What has he done to overtly make himself un-fan friendly since being a cub? Appealing a weak suspension by a trigger happy ump? Oh yeah, he got hurt. I forgot. I would argue that Bradley may be, at times, inefficient in his ability to speak to the media and that his passion for the game has never truly been respected or understood. This persona that you talk about…Is that fostered by Bradley himself or by a media corp who loves controversy and a fan base that loves to read about said controversy?

.253/.308/.293

by jesus figeroa on May 13, 2009 9:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You should try hitting reply instead...

It keeps the thread intact.

You can’t compare how a player is viewed against other players. There have been other cats in baseball who media-unfriendly, sure. And while the lack of booing of Soto and Lee for example is a bit perplexing, this is a question of Milton himself, and his actions.

I’m not going to breathlessly debate this with you. Bradley seems to have some appeal to you, which is fine. But his style is not everyone’s cup of tea, and I’ve some trouble understanding why he doesn’t seem to get that.

by Damen Jackson on May 13, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not that Bradley has...

…some inordinate appeal to me. I respect him and I hate when people make statements that foster undue antipathy, i.e. ‘Lord, I wish he’d stop…’ The substance of his interview stemmed from his need to be respected by the fans. He is doing it at the plate. He is trying to be accountable by acknowledging the fact that he personally feels he has sucked early on. What does this guy have to do for Cubs fans to like him? Yes, he is at times a contrarian, but if you look back at the events that have given him this reputation, they all have been fueled by over-assumptions in the media or by a desire to play the game well. He has an identity crisis, yes, but that identity crisis stems from his undying need to be a good baseball player and to be duly respected.

As a member of the media, I would assume that you would be able to discern the difference between white noise and fact. I don’t want to breathlessly debate this with you either, but I can’t sit by idly while hackneyed, unproductive comments are tossed around at his expense, especially when the guy is starting to see the ball and get in his groove and especially when there are other players that deserve to be vetted on this board much more than he does.

When Bradley decided to sign with us, I was confident that Cubs fans wouldn’t fall into the same old set of misperceptions that have dogged this guy for his career. Regardless of who he was or what he did before he came here, I had faith that Cubs fans would give him a clean slate. We did it for Jim Edmonds for god’s sake, but we can’t seem to do the same for Milton?

.253/.308/.293

by jesus figeroa on May 13, 2009 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Many fans didn't take to Edmonds either.

Unfortunately, many Cubs fans of late have wanted to hate players that come here as free agents. Edmonds got a very rough ride from Cubs fans and even commented after being here a few weeks that, “You’d think I was still wearing a Cardinals uniform, out there in center.” When Edmonds hit the game tying home run in the bottom of the 9th against the Braves on June 12, he refused to come out of the dugout and do a curtain call. He didn’t even want to acknowledge the cheers of a fantastic moment because so many fans had made his experience up until that point miserable. The sad fact was he had been performing well up to that point. It seems that MB has come into the situation much like Edmonds in which he has to perform in some miraculous fashion in order to “win” fans over. This kind of fan behavior seems counter to wanting to see your team succeed.

by Acapulco Taco Pie on May 13, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fan Friendly?

What about hitting a baseball 440 + feet out of the deepest part of the park off of the pitcher who so many Cubs fans so badly want to see in a Cubs uniform because he is SO dominant?

.253/.308/.293

by jesus figeroa on May 13, 2009 9:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who cares if he's "fan friendly" or not

The guy can hit the ball. What he does inside the lines is what’s important. His stats over the last 8 games, when the Cubs have need him the most, are impressive.

I have to figure the people booing are the drunk frat boys and people who get free tickets in the city. It’s trendy to boo.

Slightly OT, but last year I was at a game and some people like I described above were behind me. One said to the other: “Who’s this DeSoto guy?” Instant facepalm.

by dr stabbingworth on May 13, 2009 10:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL - wasn't he an arctic explorer or something?

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by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hernando de Soto

was the first European to discover the Mississippi River, FWIW.

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by Trey2317 on May 13, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I was thinkin' of.

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by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That reminds me of a story I heard...

… about two people talking about Soto, and one asked the other where he was from.

“Geovany”, the first person said. “That’s southern Italy, right?”

True story.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on May 13, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ranks up there with the Astro fan

who was explaining to me about the Astros history from the 20’s and how the Cubs were not even in the league until the 60’s. Trus story. I kindly corrected him, which he did not appreciate since he was trying to show off for a female fan.

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is funny stuff

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on May 13, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh man, no need to c*** block the guy

(sorry if thats an offensive term, but i figure it will only be recognizable to people who have heard the phrase before).

by Orval Overall on May 13, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wasnt "blocking"

was just drunk and wanted him to shut up. It started because he was all over me about how the Astros had been winning games long before the Cubs existed. He opened the conversation, and I was not going to be rude and ignore him

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A little "outside perspective" re: Playing with passion...

As a dieharb Cub fan stuck here in PA, I hear a lot of Phillies talk, radio, etc… some people both in the oganization and around it admitted last year that it drove them CRAZY how last year’s team didn’t seem to get upset when they lost…never got too up or too down. But they won a championship so that approach worked for those particular players at that particular time.

Personally, I’d much rather root for a guy who plays with his “heart on his sleeve” (Bradley) than the afore-mentioned “oh well, let’s have a steak” kind of player. It’s more interesting to watch and you at least feel like they care, e.g., Big Z as compared to Pat Burrell.

But after 40+ years of heartache, I just want a World Series victory. Milton seems like the kind of guy who would only wave a white flag if it had a blue “W” on it and we’ll see if his “tude” makes a difference in the post-season, which I’m hoping it does. So talk to the press or don’t talk; ask for love or don’t ask for love, I don’t care…just win.

"I showed him the cheese then punched him out with the yakker." -- Eck

by kentmeister on May 13, 2009 11:25 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Love the quote about

not just playing baseball, but feeling it.

That is exactly what the nice guy Cubbies needed in the clubhouse and in the field.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on May 13, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why are people attacking Damon?

He listed reasons as to why people might be on Bradley’s case. He didn’t say that he was on Bradley’s case because of it, nor did he say that people should be on Bradley’s case.

In fact, he is correct. Case in point — Todd Hundley. Hundley’s whiny, me-first, excuse-filled attitude earned him the ire of fans a lot quicker than his interstate batting average — despite the fact that Cub fans wanted to love him because he’s Randy’s kid.

But, instead of taking the time to understand what Damon wrote, it’s so much easier to say, “A CUB IS BEING ATTACKED! TO THE AD HOMINEM MOBILE!”

Mike Fontentot is short. There, I said it . . . let the attacks commence.

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by Shanghai Badger on May 13, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I lost all respect for Damon after he left the Red Sox.

He’s havin’ a damn good year for the Yankees so far, though. 1.006 OPS. Geesh!

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by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damon, Damen

At least I didn’t say “Dannon”. Of course, that stuff is cultured . . . .

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on May 13, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's cool...

I’ve been called worse. Hell, even in this Fan Post.

by Damen Jackson on May 13, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suppose that's true

Anyway, the intent was good….

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on May 13, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"he's such a media-unfriendly bastard"

You are claiming Damen’s being attacked when he’s the author of remarks like this in regard to Bradley? Pot meet Kettle. Since MB feels the media has portrayed him in a biased manner he’s a “bastard?” Sorry if I don’t consider that to be good intent.

by Acapulco Taco Pie on May 13, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"...after he left the Royals" would've been better.

I liked that guy when he was in a small market and all I ever saw were highlights on Sportscenter with no quotes. Once he moved to Boston it all unraveled for me.

by Orval Overall on May 13, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love this article

I don’t think think anyone has mentioned how the media was all over Bradley because he wouldn’t talked to him and then others complained that he had to be asked by Lou and finally only consented to an article with mlb.com. I imagine this isn’t a one on one interview but it definitely shows that he is talking atleast at the media.

Unfortunately it seems that short of bringing the Cubs a World Series title on his own there will be some who just won’t like the guy and will look to make every mistake a reason to hate him, while other players receive a free pass for similar behavior.

"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "

by Villeslgr on May 13, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry

not him but them

"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "

by Villeslgr on May 13, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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