Cubs GM Hendry lashes out at Bradley
March 10, 2010
MESA, Ariz. (AP)—Cubs general manager Jim Hendry says Milton Bradley(notes) shouldstop blaming the team, manager and fans for his failure to produce during histumultuous season in Chicago.
“I think it’s time maybe Milton looked himself in the mirror,” an agitatedHendry said Wednesday in response to Bradley’s latest charges that he wasmistreated by the Cubs.
“He just didn’t swing the bat,” Hendry said. “He didn’t get the job done.It’s really unfortunate that you … try to use the other areas for excuses.”
Hendry said signing Bradley to a three-year, $30 million contract beforelast season was “a mistake.” He added the atmosphere of the organization hasimproved since the outfielder was traded to Seattle in December.
Bradley, who batted .257 with 12 homers and 40 RBIs last season, wasregularly booed at Wrigley Field. Bradley told ESPN in an interview that airedTuesday that he was fearful of racist fans in Chicago and was “a prisoner in myown home.”
Bradley also said manager Lou Piniella should have apologized in front ofthe team instead of in private for a disparaging remark Piniella made during agame in June.
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