08-12-2009, 03:27 PM
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So trading away DeRo was part of the equation to get Bradley, but money wasn't part of the equation? So in your theory Hendry goes, "I'm thinking of signing Milton Bradley. And then DeRosa goes, "Seriously, Jim I can't play with anyone named Milton Bradley. That goes for Coco Crisp as well. I just can't do it. You'll have to trade me."
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Freeing up money isn't the same thing as saving money. They shed those players so they could afford Bradley. This isn't complicated.
See below: Butch changed my mind.
So trading away DeRo was part of the equation to get Bradley, but money wasn't part of the equation? So in your theory Hendry goes, "I'm thinking of signing Milton Bradley. And then DeRosa goes, "Seriously, Jim I can't play with anyone named Milton Bradley. That goes for Coco Crisp as well. I just can't do it. You'll have to trade me."
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Freeing up money isn't the same thing as saving money. They shed those players so they could afford Bradley. This isn't complicated.
See below: Butch changed my mind.