Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, right, shakes hands with outfielder Milton Bradley as Bradley was introduced as the newest member of the team, Jan. 8, 2009. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, right, shakes hands with outfielder Milton Bradley as Bradley was introduced as the newest member of the team, Jan. 8, 2009. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Updated: Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010, 1:12 PM MST
Published : Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010, 1:12 PM MST
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Cubs general manager Jim Hendry says Milton Bradley should stop blaming the team, manager and fans for his failure to produce during his tumultuous season in Chicago.
"I think it's time maybe Milton looked himself in the mirror," an agitated Hendry said Wednesday in response to Bradley's latest charges that he was mistreated 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 before last season was "a mistake." He added the atmosphere of the organization has improved since the outfielder was traded to Seattle in December.
Bradley, who batted .257 with 12 homers and 40 RBIs last season, was regularly booed at Wrigley Field. Bradley told ESPN in an interview that aired Tuesday that he was fearful of racist fans in Chicago and was "a prisoner in my own home."
Bradley also said manager Lou Piniella should have apologized in front of the team instead of in private for a disparaging remark Piniella made during a game in June.
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