01-01-2009, 04:03 PM
<!--quoteo(post=8131:date=Jan 1 2009, 01:46 PM:name=cherp)-->QUOTE (cherp @ Jan 1 2009, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Nothing to do with race in my eyes. I don't believe Cubs fans are racist. I believe they got on Jones and Hawkins for sucking.
If Bradley gets off to a slow start, I can't see fans behavioir any different.
As far as what he can do, I'd temper my expectations to factor in that his numbers last year were inflated due to that park/infield. I think he will be a good add for the team - IF he gets off to a good start and connects with the fans.
If he doesnt - it will be an interesting contract.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The Jones signing was booed at the Cubs Convention before Jacque even took the field. His slow start certainly didn't help, but he was disliked the minute the contract was signed.
If Bradley gets off to a slow start, I can't see fans behavioir any different.
As far as what he can do, I'd temper my expectations to factor in that his numbers last year were inflated due to that park/infield. I think he will be a good add for the team - IF he gets off to a good start and connects with the fans.
If he doesnt - it will be an interesting contract.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The Jones signing was booed at the Cubs Convention before Jacque even took the field. His slow start certainly didn't help, but he was disliked the minute the contract was signed.