Cubs GM Jim Hendry made clear Monday that outfielder Milton Bradley doesn't have to be involved in Hot Stove moves. "Other people have had some major hiccups along the way and come back, and that's just how you have to look at it," Hendry said.
Much of Bradley's 2009 season with the Cubs basically stood out as a hiccup, after agreeing to a three-year, $30 million deal on Jan. 6. He hit .257 with 12 home runs and just 40 RBIs, and was far from a perfect fit within the team. His season came to an end 15 games short of the official conclusion when the Cubs suspended Bradley after he took shots at the team during an interview with the Daily Herald.