51 Results for milton bradley

Halladay to Cubs? Not likely

Bruce Levine

...Jays talked about was Vernon Wells in the original scuttlebutt that got out about a possible Milton Bradley-for-Wells deal. Toronto also talked to the Cubs about Lyle Overbay; another contract the Blue...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009

Cubs deny Bradley-for-Wells trade talks

Bruce Levine, ESPNChicago.com

Cubs deny Bradley-for-Wells trade discussions

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Cubs hire Jaramillo as hitting coach

Bruce Levine, ESPNChicago.com

Former Rangers coach will sign 3-year, $2.42 million deal

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Cubs' next hitting coach?

Bruce Levine

...Rangers hitting coach has helped dozens of players improve under his guidance. Coincidentally, troubled Cub outfielder Milton Bradley had his best year under Jaramillo's guidance in Texas in the 2008 season, when Bradley...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Realistic goals

Bruce Levine

Rebuilding the team that fell 14 games in the standings from 2008 might not be as difficult a chore for general manager Jim Hendry as some people migh...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Solid Reed

Bruce Levine

...some teammates that want you back." Johnson has been described as the antithesis of departed teammate Milton Bradley, a guy who puts his teammates and his team before his own personal interests. I asked...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Sources: Rays interested in Bradley

Bruce Levine, ESPNChicago.com

According to sources close to the proceedings, the Tampa Bay Rays are expressing interest in Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009

Moving forward

Bruce Levine

Instead of the players association getting involved in the Milton Bradley saga, the most likely scenario is that Bradley, through his confidants, will issue some form of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Bradley reactions

Bruce Levine

...and enjoying pregame activities, much as they did in 2007 and '08. With the departure of Milton Bradley, Cubs manager Lou Piniella grudgingly admitted, he sensed a looseness about his team that hadn't...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Will he stay or will he go?

Bruce Levine

Three possible scenarios exist in the Milton Bradley saga. The first and most unlikely scenario would have Bradley returning to the Chicago Cubs and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

That's enough

Bruce Levine

The Chicago Cubs sent troubled outfielder Milton Bradley home for the rest of the season on Sunday after Bradley made disparaging remarks about the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 20, 2009

No ulterior motives in Bradley removal

Bruce Levine

Apparently, there is no conspiracy theory as to why Milton Bradley came out of the Chicago Cubs' game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Left leg soreness...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2009

Next year is here

Bruce Levine

...that's what I think is appropriate." The team will most likely explore deals for outfielder Milton Bradley and starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano. Bradley has had a disappointing season and has a back-loaded...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 13, 2009

New owner spends day at Wrigley

Bruce Levine

...Piniella said. "I met his brother and sister. I never met Tom." Even Tuesday's hero Milton Bradley was aware of Ricketts' aura. "I know he's the new owner," Bradley said. "But I...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Bradley's late adjustment

Bruce Levine

After Friday's victory over the New York Mets, a very serene Milton Bradley explained that one of the main reasons that he's taken until August to start hitting...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 28, 2009