Cubs Sign Bradley

I like Hoffpauir, but I think he's at best an emergency starter in right. As a hitter, he's ready, but D-Lee happens to own his best position, and Soriano's in his only other viable defensive spot. He's blocked unless the Cubs move one of them (which I don't anticipate).

If Bradly goes down, let's not forget Fuku as an option in right field as well. I think Pie is out of options, and is not likely to stay with the organization unless he really tears it up in spring training and forces his way onto the 25-man roster (which would probably force a trade to open a spot for him).

Bottom line, the Cubs need Bradley to perform and stay healthy. They're deep enough to weather a month or so without him, but they'll be much better with him in the lineup.

Bradley is talented. I hope they can harness some of his emotions enough so that he doesn't mess up things in the clubhouse.

I'm sure Big Jim and Milton had a long talk about his past blow ups.

Wondering what he said, since Lou will not take any of Bradley's sass, they probably had an agreement for him to work on it. Don't lose his passion for the game, but stop making stupid decisions and slow down to think.

I like this signing surprisingly. He will get most of the RF abs with maybe some in CF, but that will give Fuku some playing time from here to there and keep everyone in the OF healthy.

I see Soriano, Johnson, Bradley, Fukudome, Gathright and Hoffpauir getting the outfield spots with Hoffpauir getting some ABs @ first.

I imagine that Pie will be traded in a package for another starter before Spring Training. Can't imagine who they will target though.