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Post by Lark11 on Jan 5, 2009 21:09:49 GMT -5
Does signing with the Cubs help or hinder his value?
The Cubs have a good ballclub, but obviously no DH. Personally, I would have preferred to see him stay in the AL and DH a few times a week.
So, does this signing improve Bradley's value or decrease it?
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Post by schellis on Jan 5, 2009 21:28:33 GMT -5
Decreases it. Milton needs to DH a minimum of 2 games a week in order to play around 130.
I think the Cubs will be lucky to get 100 games out of him this year.
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Post by Lark11 on Jan 5, 2009 21:36:04 GMT -5
Yeah, it puts me on the horns of a dilemma, that's for sure. To be honest, I think his offensive production in 2008 was consistent with his abilities. It wasn't all the Ballpark at Arlington, as Bradley crushed in Petco the year before.
Still, he may be one of the best all around hitters in baseball, but he needs to stay on the field to be of value.
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Post by bobroberts on Jan 5, 2009 22:56:01 GMT -5
ASSUMING HE STAYS HEALTHY, I think this trade could help Bradley's fantasy value. Looking at his home/away splits over the past few years, it seems Milton can hit in any park, so i don't buy the Bradley's stats are inflated because he plays in a hitters stadium argument.
I see him hitting 5th in the Cubs lineup which should provide for alot of RBIs, and with Soto providing protection behind him, he should have a high batting average. With a disproportional amount of games being played within the division, I see Bradley feasting on the Pirates, Astos, and Brewers weak pitching staffs.
Again, if he can stay healthy, Bradley should be a solid 2nd outfielder in fantasy. Look to draft him in the 5th or 6th round.
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Post by The Duke on Jan 6, 2009 13:07:11 GMT -5
With his OBP they would be dumb to not him him 2nd or 3rd. Why hit him 5th so he is on base for guys who are less likely to drive him in? This is the same reason why we need to hit Votto 3rd.
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Post by bobroberts on Jan 6, 2009 13:38:11 GMT -5
With his OBP they would be dumb to not him him 2nd or 3rd. Why hit him 5th so he is on base for guys who are less likely to drive him in? This is the same reason why we need to hit Votto 3rd. I see your point, Bradley is an OBP machine, but I don't see the Cubs batting him 2nd. Ryan Theriot is an ideal number 2 hitter with a decent OBP(.387). Shifting Bradley up the order will weaken the bottom half of the lineup. With Bradley batting second, you're looking at the 6-9 hitters being, Reed Johnson Ryan Theriot Mike Fountono(sp) Pitcher There's no power there what so ever If Bradley hits 5th, the Cubs 6-9 hitters would be Soto Reed Johnson Mike Fountono(sp) Pitcher Much more complete lineup with Bradley hitting 5th and Theriot hitting 2nd. |
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Post by Lark11 on Jan 6, 2009 14:16:28 GMT -5
Bradley is the ideal #3 hitter. Frankly, I think he's the best hitter on the Cubs and don't see anyone who should bump him further down than #3.
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Post by The Duke on Jan 6, 2009 14:37:52 GMT -5
Based off their projected roster, this is the lineup i'd have for the Cubs:
1. Alfonso Soriano, LF
2. Ryan Theirot, SS
3. Milton Bradley, RF
4. Derek Lee, 1B
5. Aramis Ramirez, 3B
6. Geovani Soto, C
7. Koske Fukudome, CF
8. Aaron Miles, 2B
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