Milton Bradley and the Cubs in NYT

I haven't seen this yet posted... sorry if a repeat.

On a related note, yesterday before the game and before gates were open, MB was taking fly ball after fly ball for half an hour in the sun. He'll figure out this Wrigley RF before he's done.

Give the guy a chance-- he's gonna be around for a while and can really help the team.

over 2 years ago section229beer 12 comments 1 recs |

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once again, he takes responsibility for himself. Pretty good article.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 7, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions

Cool article.

Here’s some more Milton Bradley news: Apparently he, Jake Fox and former Cub Doug Glanville visited a Veterans Hospital in Chicago yesterday.

LINK

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by daver on Jul 7, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Interesting that this side of Bradley seems to get very little play

Could it be that playing up the controversial aspects of MB makes better copy (and fuels the herd mentality that loves to attack him)?

I’m not saying that the guy doesn’t have his negatives but there’s also clearly a lot more to him than that and, as he’s going to be around here for awhile, it makes a lot more sense for us as Cubs fans to get behind him.

by bluekoolaide on Jul 7, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree.

I’ve been as frustrated with Milton’s production at the plate as anyone, but I haven’t given up on him. And I, too, wonder whether the Chicago media isn’t aware of this story or is consciously ignoring it.

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by daver on Jul 7, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 7, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions

+2

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 Jul 8, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Wait, were those BCB points for Drew or me?

I’m trying to get a Snuggie here!

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by daver on Jul 9, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions

Paul Sullivan has admitted that he gives poor coverage to athletes he doesn't like

…and cheers against players who are mean to him.

Somehow he still has a job.

by Wreckard on Jul 7, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions

I still have high regard

well, hope, for MB

by leothelip on Jul 7, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions

I've crossed paths 15 times with MB

exiting the stadium,

and i’ve never seen anything
but a smile and a friendly hop in his step.

I’m not saying,
I’m just saying he’s a different picture in street clothes
than he is on TV as a serious, malcontent-looking ballplayer.

Come visit me inside Wrigley along the Addison side mezzanine fence straight up from 1st base.

by section229beer on Jul 8, 2009 2:49 AM CDT up reply actions

that's like

poetry, man.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 8, 2009 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions

Rec'd

thanks for the find

For my true fans, I feel bad for them. The longtime fans of the Chicago Bulls – I just felt like they’re being cheated. Not with me, but just things that happened in the past. I feel like the fans deserve a lot better. - BG7

by smash! on Jul 8, 2009 9:41 AM CDT reply actions