Milton Bradley Comments

[SouthSideRyan]

He didn't say he was sitting because he was facing a tough pitcher. He was sitting because he didn't feel 100%. Whether it was for selfish reasons or not, it's not beneficial for a team to have somebody unhealthy or sick or whatever playing.

 

Nonsense. Players play, and contribute, at less than 100% all the time.

 

Maybe I shouldn't have used the term "not 100%," but I'm fine with a player taking himself out when he doesn't feel up to it. Moreso the case with pitchers, but it's a longass season, player decides he wants a break, give him a break.

[Mark Priors Calves]

I hope the Morrisey's and Downey's of the world miss this. They'll blow this out of proportion and pit the fan base against him before he's even started playing.

 

it's probably irrelevant but downey got bought out by the trib. i don't think anyone's noticed that he's gone.

[jersey cubs fan]

He didn't say he was sitting because he was facing a tough pitcher. He was sitting because he didn't feel 100%. Whether it was for selfish reasons or not, it's not beneficial for a team to have somebody unhealthy or sick or whatever playing.

 

Nonsense. Players play, and contribute, at less than 100% all the time.

 

Maybe I shouldn't have used the term "not 100%," but I'm fine with a player taking himself out when he doesn't feel up to it. Moreso the case with pitchers, but it's a longass season, player decides he wants a break, give him a break.

 

A couple times a year, sure, but I don't think that's the case with Bradley.

[Soul]

Getting some heat on the radio, but I see no problem with his comments. Telling it like it is, good for him!

 

lol

 

If you're being unbiased I don't see how you can say there was nothing wrong with what he said. He basically admitted that he sat out on days he could have played because he didn't want his numbers to take a hit because it might cost him money the next season. How is that "telling it like it is"?

 

Shut up Milton. We're tryng to like you. Just shut up.

 

Whether you like it or not, that's precisely "telling it like it is."

 

And he's not going to shut up, either. This is the guy we signed, for better or worse. This is Bradley.

[squally1313]

Some good analysis of the comments in this article:

 

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/the-bradley-comment

 

Doesn't really support one side or the other, but gives some statistics to help clear it up a little bit....

[chi city]

From MLBTR:

 

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/story/1246127.html

 

Getting some heat on the radio, but I see no problem with his comments. Telling it like it is, good for him! This guy is going to be all or nothing. He's either going to be World Series MVP or a complete flameout. Lets hope for the former!

 

yeah, that's his M.O. he's been like this in every stop. as long as he doesn't do something that'll get him suspended and plays the brand of ball he plays, i'm a happy customer.