Pirates release Bradley

[Post Count Padder]

Per Rotoworld:

 

Bobby Bradley - S - PIT

 

 

Pirates released RHP Bobby Bradley.

Bradley has had massive control problems this year, but that's a first for him and he's still pretty talented. Maybe he'll turn it around elsewhere. It's surprising that the Pirates just released him whether than try to get him through waivers. Jul. 1 - 1:02 pm et

 

He used to be one hell of a good prospect. He's still only 24. Anyone think it's worth a shot to sign him?

[biittner77]

The Cubs have taken chances on much worse pitchers. Since he was released he is not subject to waiver claims right?

[sweetpeteman]

Per Rotoworld:

 

Bobby Bradley - S - PIT

 

 

Pirates released RHP Bobby Bradley.

Bradley has had massive control problems this year, but that's a first for him and he's still pretty talented. Maybe he'll turn it around elsewhere. It's surprising that the Pirates just released him whether than try to get him through waivers. Jul. 1 - 1:02 pm et

 

He used to be one hell of a good prospect. He's still only 24. Anyone think it's worth a shot to sign him?

 

This concerns me. I suspect that he has some massive injury concern/problem that the Pirates arn't disclosing.

[T2E]

Bradley was BA's 20th overall prospect in baseball in 2001 but was a TJ victim and lost much of his stock. Still, he was rated Pirates 22nd prospect going into the year. His fastball was in the low-90's for 2004, and his curve was the best in the system according to BA. His control problems have been frightening this year with 30 walks in 12.3 innings, and I wonder if he is injured again. He was on the 40-man roster, but I'm pretty sure that we wouldn't have to put him on ours. If I'm correct, he might be worth a look.

[10man]

Don't the Cubs already have the market cornered on hard throwing pitching prospects with poor control?