On the same day Ron Santo said Milton Bradley would definitely not be back with the Cubs in 2010, the Mariners and Rangers re-entered the rumor mill as possible destinations for Milton Bradley. According to a report from Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, "at least three teams remain interested in Cubs' outfielder Milton Bradley." After weeks of hearing it was the Rays or nothing and the Rangers were out of the mix, if both teams are indeed interested Jim Hendry might have a little leverage in … [Read more...]
Is it Time for the Cubs to Pay the Piper?
The three winters leading up to this off-season saw the Cubs spend money on free agents like never before. They signed players to a lot of big contracts, back-loaded them all and hoped they would win the illusive title before it all caught up to them. As the saying is defined, "You can put off paying your debts only so long. Eventually you'll have to pay the piper. You can't get away with that forever. You'll have to pay the piper someday." So while Jim Hendry attempts to figure out how to … [Read more...]
Scratch Another One Off the Cubs Shopping List
First and foremost, it is only December 15. Pitchers and catchers do not report to Fitch Park for another two months. With that said the Cubs still have a lot of work to do and some are questioning where the money will come from to add a centerfielder and a bullpen arm. According to a report from Dave Kaplan, the Cubs are not waiting until they unload Milton Bradley before making additions to their roster ... but sometimes actions speak louder than words. Whether Mike Cameron would have been a … [Read more...]
Weekend Update … An Interesting Ten Days Ahead for the Cubs?
With the Winter Meetings in the rearview mirror, Jim Hendry and company are back on trying to trade Milton Bradley. The Cubs went to Indianapolis with the thought they would be able to trade Bradley during the meetings. The Cubs are stuck in a quagmire on the Bradley front and Bruce Levine thinks Bradley will be traded soon. During Talkin' Baseball on Saturday morning, Bruce Levine mentioned the fact that no one knows how close the Cubs got to dealing Bradley to the Red Sox for Mike Lowell. … [Read more...]
Someday the Cubs Will Trade Bradley Away
Day four of Baseball's Winter Meetings concluded shortly after the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday with Milton Bradley still on the Cubs' roster. If the Cubs' top priority when they left Saturday for Indianapolis was to deal Bradley during the meetings, it could be said they wasted their trip. After the GMs and decisions makers began making their way home several reports once again indicated the Cubs were close to trading Bradley. The Cubs were called the "laughingstock" of the meetings with the way … [Read more...]
Day Three of the Winter Meetings: Twenty-One Million Reasons Bradley is Still a Cub
Baseball's Winter Meetings conclude on Thursday with the Rule 5 draft. The Cubs have "identified some players they are interested in" according to a report from Cubs.com. The Cubs left Steve Clevenger, Chris Robinson, Matt Camp and Thomas Diamond exposed in the draft and are expected to lose Robinson Chirinos to another organization. According to a report from Bruce Levine, Jim Hendry had a meeting planned with agent Casey Close. Close represents Derrek Lee, Mike Fontenot and Ben Sheets. Levine … [Read more...]
Day Three of the Winter Meetings: The Hub for No Activity for the Cubs
Could Milton Bradley be a Cub in 2010? According to a report from Cubs.com, "the Cubs might be running out of options regarding Milton Bradley." The Rays appear to be the most likely destination for Bradley ... with the Cubs eating a lot of money in the process. Multiple sources shot down the rumor on Wednesday afternoon that the Cubs would send Milton Bradley to the Red Sox for Mike Lowell. According to Bruce Levine, the Red Sox were the mystery team but Bruce Miles questioned if Jim Hendry … [Read more...]
Day Two of the Winter Meetings: The Clock is Ticking on Movin’ Milton
Tuesday night came and went with Milton Bradley still on the Cubs' roster. The rumors that suggested Bradley would be traded to an unnamed team on the second day of the annual gathering changed their tune. Most still feel Jim Hendry will trade Milton Bradley before the end of the meetings, which conclude on Thursday ... and many speculated Bradley could be dealt at some point on Wednesday. According to reports from the Daily Herald and Tribune, Crane Kenney, Jim Hendry and Randy Bush held an … [Read more...]
Day One of the Winter Meetings: Tampa or Bust for Bradley?
The first day of the Winter Meetings was filled with more rumors than activity throughout the game ... and the Cubs were not exempt from the constant twittering and updates from the Marriott lobby in Indianapolis. Most of the noise around the Cubs centered on Milton Bradley but there were a few new names added to the mill. Brandon Lyon, Gil Meche, Melky Cabrera and Braden Looper were among the players tied to the Cubs by the mainstream media on Monday. Here is the update from Monday night ... … [Read more...]
Hendry Travels Down I-65 to Unload Milton Bradley
The Winter Meetings officially begin on Monday ... but the GMs and all of the decision makers throughout the league are in Indianapolis. The next four to five days figure to be full of rumors ... and hopefully moves for the Chicago Cubs. Reportedly the Cubs remain focused on moving Milton Bradley during the meetings ... and despite Internet rumors on Saturday night, Bradley is still on the Cubs roster. Here are a few updates on the eve of the annual gathering in Major League Baseball. … [Read more...]