12-31-2008, 08:26 PM
Guh. He'd fit right in with Elijah Dukes and Lastings Milledge on that team.
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Nationals in serious pursuit of Bradley
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Although they lost to the Yankees in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, the Nationals continue to look for offensive help. According to a baseball source, Washington has serious interest in free-agent outfielder Milton Bradley.
The switch-hitting Bradley, 30, played for the Rangers this past season and hit .321 with 22 home runs and 77 RBIs. He also led the American League with a .436 on-base percentage.
Bradley's presence could offset the overload of right-hand hitters in the Nationals lineup. He also would play center field. This past season, Lastings Milledge played the position, but the team believes he is better suited in left or right field. Milledge had trouble going back on fly balls and has a weak arm.
The Nationals are not the only team trying to acquire Bradley's services. The Cubs also have him on their radar. To make room on the payroll for Bradley, according to published reports, the Cubs have to shed some salary and may have taken the first step in that regard by dealing Mark DeRosa to the Indians for three prospects.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Link(MLB.Com)
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Nationals in serious pursuit of Bradley
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Although they lost to the Yankees in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, the Nationals continue to look for offensive help. According to a baseball source, Washington has serious interest in free-agent outfielder Milton Bradley.
The switch-hitting Bradley, 30, played for the Rangers this past season and hit .321 with 22 home runs and 77 RBIs. He also led the American League with a .436 on-base percentage.
Bradley's presence could offset the overload of right-hand hitters in the Nationals lineup. He also would play center field. This past season, Lastings Milledge played the position, but the team believes he is better suited in left or right field. Milledge had trouble going back on fly balls and has a weak arm.
The Nationals are not the only team trying to acquire Bradley's services. The Cubs also have him on their radar. To make room on the payroll for Bradley, according to published reports, the Cubs have to shed some salary and may have taken the first step in that regard by dealing Mark DeRosa to the Indians for three prospects.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Link(MLB.Com)
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