Milton Bradley News

The Cubs took two key steps in shaping their 2010 bullpen Thursday, even as they continue to work and wait on their bigger offseason tasks of trading Milton Bradley and acquiring another outfielder.

They gave the Cubs ' new owners a standing ovation when they were formally introduced to the other major-league owners at a dinner Wednesday night at the O'Hare Hilton.

The Cleveland Indians have begun talks with the Chicago Cubs about reacquiring Milton Bradley, according to Haul Poynes of the Dain Plealer .

Jeff Wilson Depending on the numerous Web site or TV reports generated last week at the general managers' meetings, the Texas Rangers could sign free agent John Lackey.Maybe, reports say, the Rangers will deal Kevin Millwood for Milton Bradley.

The Cubs' efforts to trade outfielder Milton Bradley picked up speed on the second day of the general managers meetings Tuesday at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport.

By JEFF WILSON CHICAGO - A baseball official has joked this week at the general managers' meetings that the No.

Chicago Cubs looking for places to dump disruptive player but likely to have to eat large portion of his salary Milton Bradley after striking out with the bases loaded in the first inning against Milwaukee.

It's been stated once or 100 times since the end of the season: The Rangers need a more efficient offense.

With Major League Baseball's general managers meeting for a second straight day in Chicago, there are bound to be rumours surrounding every team.

Hey...there were always Prison Annies waiting for Billy Halop and his hair to be released.

After being stuck at dinners and meetings for the first day-and-a-half of the general managers meetings, Cubs GM Jim Hendry was itching to do some business Tuesday.

General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O'Hare International Airport.

Add this to the Milton Bradley rumor pile as baseball's general managers meet this week: The Chicago Cubs reportedly are working to move him in a potential a three-team deal with the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays.

It appears as though the Rangers have more than just a passing interest in bringing back Milton Bradley.

After spending the last two winters trying in vain to acquire second baseman Brian Roberts and pitcher Jake Peavy, Cubs general manager Jim Hendry hopes he can unload Milton Bradley in quick fashion.

In the 40 hours or so since the conclusion of the World Series, four trades have sent nine Major Leaguers to new teams.

Do you believe that trade rumor that has Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells going to the Cubs for Milton Bradley has any legs? If so, do you believe it would be a good move for the Blue Jays, even if they had to eat a significant portion of Wells' salary? -- Jamie C., Barrie, Ontario The more this potential swap is broken down, the less sense it ...

Castle: Keep Bradley? Cubs look to patch up offense. Move 3,000 miles west to San Francisco.

The Rangers refused to rule out the possibility of Milton Bradley coming back to Texas.

I know, I know. It's a crazy headline. Chicago Cubs fans everywhere are rejoicing! The fact is that the latest scourge on their beloved franchise is about to be no more.