Milton Bradley's health/sanity

[jersey cubs fan]

He's averaged 89.5 games played the last 4 years and 99.7 since 2002. That's the biggest reason (other than the economy) that he's not making the really big bucks. If the baseball gods guaranteed you 300 regular season games of Milton Bradley (not counting postseason) over the course of this contract, would you take it? Edited April 13, 2009 by jersey cubs fan

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There is no way that 100 games of Bradley is worth 10 million.

[rawaction]

There is no way that 100 games of Bradley is worth 10 million.

 

It is if he puts up a .950+ OPS again.

[jersey cubs fan]

There is no way that 100 games of Bradley is worth 10 million.

 

Okay, but would you take it if it was guaranteed to you?

 

I think 100 games of his top level performance could be worth it to a team like the Cubs, with a very large payroll and reasonable depth. Earlier this decade, when the offense was Sammy and nobody else, you couldn't afford to have guys this brittle. But with Soriano, Ramirez, Lee and Soto, and potential for solid contributions from a few others, I think you could afford to get just 100 games (and postseason) from a guy like Bradley.

 

The problem is, he might only give you 50-60 games, considering his past and the fact that he's on the wrong side of 30. I highly doubt he'll play much more than 300 in 3 years, so I think I'd lock that in if I could.

[CubinNY]

There is no way that 100 games of Bradley is worth 10 million.

 

Okay, but would you take it if it was guaranteed to you?

 

I think 100 games of his top level performance could be worth it to a team like the Cubs, with a very large payroll and reasonable depth. Earlier this decade, when the offense was Sammy and nobody else, you couldn't afford to have guys this brittle. But with Soriano, Ramirez, Lee and Soto, and potential for solid contributions from a few others, I think you could afford to get just 100 games (and postseason) from a guy like Bradley.

 

The problem is, he might only give you 50-60 games, considering his past and the fact that he's on the wrong side of 30. I highly doubt he'll play much more than 300 in 3 years, so I think I'd lock that in if I could.

I'm not sure if I understand the question.

 

Is it, Bradley for 100 games with close to his best career numbers v. Bradley for whatever you could get out of him and whatever he produces?

 

If so, I'll take the former. However, I'd rather not take him at all. I can see this ending real bad for Bradley and the Cubs, but mostly for Bradley when the fans turn on him for being who he is (an injury prone player with severe psychological problems).

[jersey cubs fan]

Is it, Bradley for 100 games with close to his best career numbers v. Bradley for whatever you could get out of him and whatever he produces?

 

If so, I'll take the former. However, I'd rather not take him at all. I can see this ending real bad for Bradley and the Cubs, but mostly for Bradley when the fans turn on him for being who he is (an injury prone player with severe psychological problems).

 

The numbers aren't guaranteed, just the playing time. But I think you can assume pretty good numbers if he plays.

 

It's 300 games over 3 years or whatever you can get.

[dew1679666265]

Given that I expect around 85-90 games a year out of Bradley, I took the 300 games.

 

I don't think 100 games a year from Bradley is worth $10 million dollars and the downgrade from DeRosa to Miles, but since this is the position we're in, it's the best case scenario.

[Bote McBoteface]

I expect 120 games a year out of him.

[jersey cubs fan]

How is everybody feeling about Milton's health now?

[dew1679666265]

How is everybody feeling about Milton's health now?

 

That DeRo trade just keeps looking worse and worse.

[Roast]

How is everybody feeling about Milton's health now?

Just fine. Apparently it's only a little strain. Not worried. However, today's lineup does look 2006-esque.

[NCCubFan]

However, today's lineup does look 2006-esque.

The lineup, yes. The results, no. I think that's because a lot of Dust has been removed from the team since 2006.

 

Getting back to Bradley: Resting him doesn't concern me given the bad weather today and the off day tomorrow. If he still isn't playing by Wednesday or Thursday check back then.

[CubbieBum]

However, today's lineup does look 2006-esque.

 

Soto is out as well. If Bradley is the only one hurt our lineup is much better than 06 but with Soto and Bradley out its similar in level to 06.

[Roast]

However, today's lineup does look 2006-esque.

 

Soto is out as well. If Bradley is the only one hurt our lineup is much better than 06 but with Soto and Bradley out its similar in level to 06.

Uh - yeah. Which is why i said TODAY's lineup looks 2006-esque because all three of Soto, Bradley, and Ramirez were riding the pine.