Three Things
by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 4, 2010 10:15 AM PST
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Print- I contributed to THT Forecasts, which you can read about here and here. I don't know how this compares with Fangraphs' 2010 Second Opinion, so, uh, buy them both? Or don't. I'm the worst salesman ever. Truth be told, I haven't been the same since I burned my English muffin twenty minutes ago.
- Milton Bradley blames Chicago for his 2009 season. Says Bradley:
The easy thing to say is that Bradley ought to take responsibility for his own performance. However, while he would've been better off had he taken his words and replaced them with other words, truth be told, Chicago presumably was a big factor in his disappointing campaign, and personally, I love how he's still poking them with a stick even though he's a long way gone. I can't pinpoint exactly what it is about Chicago that rubs me the wrong way, but apparently I'm on Bradley's side here instead of theirs, so there's gotta be something.
"Two years ago, I played, and I was good," Bradley said. "I go to Chicago, not good. I’ve been good my whole career. So, obviously, it was something with Chicago, not me."
He added: "Just no communication. I never hit more than 22 homers in my career, and all of a sudden I get to Chicago and they expect me to hit 30. It doesn’t make sense. History tells you I’m not going to hit that many. Just a lot of things that try to make me a player I’m not."
If Bradley blows up at the media this year, it'll be because Paul Sullivan or Phil Rogers sneaked into the locker room. - Lineups are out for today's charity game between the Mariners and Padres, from which all proceeds will benefit the Padres. Note how San Diego is playing pretty much its entire starting lineup while the best Mariner is Michael Saunders. This is embarrassing for one of us. I just haven't figured out who.
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That took me a second
But I’m new here; I didn’t realize that was Jeff’s pet name for Graham. How cute.
Guess the whole candle wax thing got out of control, eh?
Tui at 2B, Woodward at 3B, Hannahan at SS
This would’ve been incomprehensible to me a year ago.
It’s still not, you know, a GOOD line-up, but it’s at least understandable.
Oliver forecasts look really cool.
I WILL buy it, Teej…. I will.
(You bought a Mariners Annual, right? Reciprocal back-scratching.)
Because they look more like you than they did before going in the toaster?
by seattlebruin on Mar 4, 2010 10:39 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Yeah because on LL we would never tell racist jokes
by seattlebruin on Mar 4, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
You wouldn't?
Not even in a Milton Bradley thread? Wow, this place really is different from Chicago.
But your opinions are only 3/5 as meaningful.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Mar 4, 2010 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
I thought it was a euphemism
for something
by Mike Fast on Mar 4, 2010 1:22 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Definitely embarrasing for them
remember in 2008 when we ran out our starters against the Angels in Spring Training to show them we were taking it seriously? Yeah, that worked out real well
So the Padres get the proceeds, huh?
Do the M’s reap the benefit of such charity by acquiring Adrian Gonzalez for a PTBNL in May, then? I think that should happen.
Because we’re rebels. Accurate, intelligent, introspective rebels. And damn proud of it my friend. - CapSea
Preserved In All His Greatness - R.I.P. The Reignman 1989 to 1997
I know people in Chicago who are already making anti-Bradley signs for the Cubs/M's series in June.
And it was all over one season in which he was bad but not (terribly) awful.
Christ he must be like Player A to them after this
Except Bradley was somewhat productive for them, and Cubs fans really are fucking obnoxious. Just ask Lee Elia.
De Gutibus non disputandum est
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 4, 2010 11:35 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
God I love this clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv23pqH9iG0
De Gutibus non disputandum est
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 4, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Why do you know people like that
I would think you’d want to cut ties with such horrible people.
Unless you’re keeping tabs on them on behalf of Homeland Security, or something.
I'll be happy if he plays 140 games this year and kills the Cubs at Safeco in July
Shutting up is overrated.
His Cubs debut...
He didn’t say anything bad all spring long with the Cubs… first game at Wrigley… gets tossed and makes an ass out of himself. He’s got a timer. Only question is when it will go off.
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by jameslcrockett on Mar 4, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Griffey will tickle him
it will be fine
by seattlebruin on Mar 4, 2010 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
that's fine
i’m a really big fan of Zduriencik and what’s he’s doing with this team… However, I’ve been saying for years I wouldn’t root for a team that employs him. I didn’t last year as a Cubs fan, and I don’t plan to this year… which will suck come playoff time. lol
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by jameslcrockett on Mar 4, 2010 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
Honestly, to us we're looking at it as much of a non-issue as possible
Milton Bradley is a crazy motherfucker. We all know this, and we all knew it when we traded for him. However, he’s a crazy motherfucker with a lot of baseball talent that could really help our ballclub, and we essentially got him for free. If he’s insane, whatever, that money we were going to give Silva was sunk anyway. If he’s awesome and sane, then we just got something for nothing and I’m always going to be OK with that.
by seattlebruin on Mar 4, 2010 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
no question
he can and probably will help the Mariners. And there’s absolutely no downside to this because the Marienrs actually have a smart GM, unlike the Cubs. The Cubs will let Carlos Silva suck for them. If Bradley gets out of line, he’ll be gone and all it really cost was $6 million over 2 years. It’s a bargain when you consider saving on Silva’s meal costs too.
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by jameslcrockett on Mar 4, 2010 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
Plus he's just 4% of a roster
That is mostly boring and/or full of tickle-fests. Every dish requires a little pepper.
And he is replacing Silva, who was no bowl of peaches in 2008 himself.
But was a perfectly good teammate in 2009, at least off the field
either way, it’s just hard to predict how different personalities will react to each other – hell, Jose Guillen was a model citizen the year he was here in 2007
by seattlebruin on Mar 4, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
Bradley has been a good teammate everywhere, right?
His issues have been with the media, fans, umpires… pretty much everything except his teammates.
The trouble is that he can’t get a fresh start anymore because he’s got this “kick me” sign around his neck now. People who would never think of saying something nasty to a Seattle Mariner will say something to him because he’s Milton Bradley.
Cubs players
said in interviews after he left, that he was a horrible teammate. Only out for himself and completely anti-social. None of them had anything positive to say about him.
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by jameslcrockett on Mar 4, 2010 12:19 PM PST up reply actions
It shows how pathetic Cubs fans are that they blame Bradley for their troubles last year,
when in reality he was the least of their problems.
FUCK ERIC BYRNES FUCK ERIC BYRNES!
by Goose on Mar 4, 2010 12:45 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Chicago sports fans are a peculiar breed of delusional.
One of my classmates is convinced that the Bears are really close to contention.
Here's the thing that kills me.
Bradley was traded months ago, yet the Cubs still take shots at him the weekend that Bradley shows up to Mariner camp.
What’s worse, Chicago reporters were waiting for Bradley to arrive so that they can get his reaction to Hendry’s recent comments.
I don’t care how much of a headache Bradley has been to other teams, we’ve seen too much evidence that the Cubs only exacerbated the problem.
by ThundaPC on Mar 4, 2010 2:25 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Wow, never heard this before.
by Ballard Erik on Mar 4, 2010 10:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I want Bradley to say something interesting or crazy every day
Its the best part of having crazy people on your baseball team. I can’t wait for Bradley to blow up.
by Edgar for Pres on Mar 4, 2010 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
I hope he blows up on Baker.
Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.
p.s. fuck you angels
Baker would flash back to his Canadian youth
Reacting instinctively, he’ll pull Bradley’s jersey up over his head.
And then Bradley will blindly beat the crap out of him through his jersey.
And if there is a benevolent deity, somebody will get it on video.
Milton Bradley is our less amusing, better hitting Tracy Morgan.
He’s old school. He don’t be pulling out.
I don't think that what he said today is bad at all.
Also, I think he can say whatever he wants as long as he plays well.
I dunno
If you are constantly being asked questions about something, you probably get tired of deflecting them and answer honestly.
by Ballard Erik on Mar 4, 2010 11:01 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Of course he gets tired of the questions.
But writers know that if they keep badgering him a story will eventually result. He has to be aware that because of his history he is going to be baited with a leading question or 20, even in kindly mid-market Seattle.
"Any time I’ve had a problem anywhere, it’s because I’ve been disrespected," said Bradley, who is playing for his eighth team in 11 seasons. "And I will not be disrespected by anyone."
The guy has major insecurity issues. Anyone who walks around with their fragile ego on their sleeve is going to feel disrespected at some point.
Sure. You are right.
I don’t post here often, but I have been a devoted reader for about a year now. One of the things I have always liked about reading this blog is that it has focused on statistical analysis and ireverent humor, two things I like very much.
What I don’t like is the KJR-esque “Bradley better keep his mouth shut and play baseball” and “oh, just a matter of time before this guy loses it.” I think we are better than that here.
You could make an agrument that few players got shit on as much as Bradley did last year. He had racial epithets and objects hurled at him, the national media ripped him, the local media pretty much blamed the totality of the Cubs suckitude on him. I think that would make anyone mad.
I definitely concede that point. Cubs fans and media are ridiculous.
And I’m not making demands of anybody. But the only thing any of us can control is our own actions and reactions. Nobody forced him to sign a $21m free agent contract in the 3rd-largest media market in the country. Bradley would do well to recognize his part in things going sideways for him, as they have so many times.
by lemonverbena on Mar 5, 2010 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
JY - Erasmo Ramirez is in the pen today
Going to be fascinating to see him. Over/under on FB velo? 88?
Anyone know if pitchfx data is available for this?
IS he actually 19 or was that a typo on USSM?
cause I’d put him at like 36
De Gutibus non disputandum est
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 4, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
There's another (older) Erasmo Ramirez and they keep using his picture
at least they did on the broadcast last year.
Our one is 19.
He's not quite 36, but he may not be a teenager either.
A lot of teams reportedly passed up on him because they thought he was older.
Here’s a real pic
That's the biggest lollipop I've ever seen
no wonder that child is smiling
De Gutibus non disputandum est
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 4, 2010 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
My Grandpa lived near Chicago.
When I was a kid I went to visit him. I got to ride in a plane for the first time. My Grandpa and I walked around Soldier and Wrigley field, we took a long trip down to South Bend Indiana to see Notre Dame Stadium and we ate some amazing hot dogs. So, I have found memories of the place, but I’d say their fans are still crazy idiots and deserve any lost sleep Bradly can provide.
Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.
p.s. fuck you angels
Oh my god is Kyle Blanks playing LF for them?
De Gutibus non disputandum est
by Bearskin Rugburn on Mar 4, 2010 12:55 PM PST reply actions
He's probably going to start the year there.
Can’t put him at 1B until they trade Gonzalez.
I thought this was funny
Baseball-ref has Ken Griffey as Ichiro’s 3rd top similar batter through 35.
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