April 1, 200422 yr Thursday, April 1, 2004 ESPN.com news services WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- The Cleveland Indians will trade Milton Bradley within 72 hours of Wednesday's confrontation with manager Eric Wedge, ESPN's Peter Gammons reported today. Bradley abruptly left Cleveland's training camp Thursday, one day after he was pulled from an exhibition game for not running out a pop fly against Houston. Bradley was told quietly by Wedge that he needed to be on second base. Bradley responded, and while it was not a shouting match, he showed disrespect for his manager in front of his teammates. General manager Mark Shapiro told Bradley that the Indians organization could not allow such behavior or such a lack of respect, according to Gammons. To his credit, Bradley moved to Cleveland this offseason and did what the club says was more community service than any other player. Wedge had no comment when asked about Bradley's status. Bradley's agent, Seth Levinson, said the player left with the "understanding and agreement of the front office" so the sides could weigh their options. The Indians were counting on Bradley this year to bat cleanup and be a productive everyday player. He was having a solid 2003 season before hurting his back and missing the final six weeks. Bradley batted .321 with a .922 OPS last season. At least four teams have expressed interest, according to Gammons, and Shapiro hopes to have a deal in place by Sunday night. Bradley has a history of transgressions on and off the field, and this one may lead the Indians to cut ties with him. He signed a one-year $1.73 million contract in November. Bradley didn't comment before leaving in a cab before Wednesday's game ended, but he said through the team he had a tight groin. He was pulled from a game last season for failing to run out a ball. He also angered some opponents by showboating. Bradley had been a model citizen all spring, promising he had changed and would not be a distraction. In February, he was sentenced to three days in jail for driving away from police after being stopped for speeding. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Stupid if they trade this guy away. He's 25 and had hes best season last year with a .922 OPS. He had 37 doubles and 10 homeruns in 377 at bats. They better get something of value in return. Article
April 1, 200422 yr they will ... although with his attitude they'll get nothing. such talent for nothing... I dislike mr Bradley
April 1, 200422 yr this guy can flat out hit... but his attitude is awful Cleveland has a packed OF anyway
April 1, 200422 yr Author If the Cards were to acquire him their lineup would be stacked. Hart Renteria Pujols Edmonds Rolen Sanders Bradley Matheny :o
April 1, 200422 yr yea but after morris and MAYBE williams, all they have is mystery men in that rotation.
April 1, 200422 yr Author yea but after morris and MAYBE williams, all they have is mystery men in that rotation. You got that right and maybe Chris Carpenter can get back to his old self.
April 1, 200422 yr Bradley to the Dodgers? The Dodgers could trade Edwin Jackson (?) for him. Wouldn't be a bad deal for either team. Although the Dodgers probably won't trade Jackson.
April 2, 200422 yr If the Tribe can get another pitcher for this guy, things could get interesting. I love the Jeriome Robertson move they made yesterday. They're starting him in Buffalo, but he'll be in the rotation by mid-May. This could open things up for Grady Sizemore being an Indian sooner.
April 2, 200422 yr Robertson could be in the rotation by the end of April. And Bo Hart is not starting at second for the Cardinals..unless that has changed since yesterday. And Jason Marquis is looking decent this year. They also have Jeff Suppan who did a good job as a 3-4 starter last year with Pittsburgh.
April 2, 200422 yr Author Robertson could be in the rotation by the end of April. And Bo Hart is not starting at second for the Cardinals..unless that has changed since yesterday. And Jason Marquis is looking decent this year. They also have Jeff Suppan who did a good job as a 3-4 starter last year with Pittsburgh. Oh yeah I forgot about Suppan. Morris Williams Suppan Carpenter Marquis Not a great rotation but not bad. Solid. So whos starting at 2nd then, I thought Hart was a lock for it.
April 2, 200422 yr This kid has amazing talent, but they won't get much for him with that 72 hour trade window. Whoever gets him will get a steal, no matter what they give up. If this kid gets his attitude under control, he has as much talent as any young Outfielder in baseball.
April 2, 200422 yr oh meh I'd rather start Hart he played well last year. but he has played like garbage this spring. tony womack also could get starts once his he can throw. marlon anderson probably gets the opening day start.
April 2, 200422 yr He might be a good fit for the Cubs who have pitching prospects galore. They need a suitable 4th outfielder that can backup Patterson, and some balance to that righty-dominated lineup. And Dusty is one of those 'player managers' that pamper such troublesome egos.
April 2, 200422 yr He might be a good fit for the Cubs who have pitching prospects galore tell me about it geez
April 2, 200422 yr He might be a good fit for the Cubs who have pitching prospects galore. They need a suitable 4th outfielder that can backup Patterson, and some balance to that righty-dominated lineup. And Dusty is one of those 'player managers' that pamper such troublesome egos. Milton Bradley is not a backup outfielder.
April 2, 200422 yr Milton will be a steal for any team that can control him... send him to the expos or to philly. Those team's managers will control him for sure.
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