Bradley says he'll be ready for Rangers' opener

New Rangers' outfielder Milton Bradley, during a conference call this afternoon, says he'll be ready for Opening Day, whether that be as the DH or as the starting right fielder.

Asked where he was in his rehab process and if he was running yet, Bradley responded "I'm ahead of pace of the average person. I'm where I need to be. I'll be ready for the start of the season."

Bradley, if we all remember, tore his ACL while being held back by Padres' manager Bud Black during a confrontation between Bradley and umpire Mike Winters towards the end of last season.

Bradley signs with Rangers

12.9.07 8:50am PST

According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, the Rangers have come to terms with free agent outfielder Milton Bradley on a 1-year $5M deal.

On a side note, if Japanese free agent oufielder Kosuke Fukudome signs with the Padres, look for Mike Cameron to also sign with Texas to be their center fielder.

12.7.07 7:49pm PST
According to the San Diego Union Tribune, Milton Bradley has informed the Padres that he needs more time to decide whether he'll accept the 1-year $4M deal he's been offered. He also has an offer on the table from the Texas Rangers for their DH job.

12.6.07 1:49pm PST
The San Diego Padres have brought back one of the most volatile players to wear a Padre uniform. The team is close to signing outfielder Milton Bradley to a 1-year deal that is reportedly worth $4M.

The agent for Bradley says the outfielder should be ready for Opening Day after having ACL surgery on his right knee.

Bradley needs more time to decide on Padres' offer

12.7.07 7:49pm PST

According to the San Diego Union Tribune, Milton Bradley has informed the Padres that he needs more time to decide whether he'll accept the 1-year $4M deal he's been offered. He also has an offer on the table from the Texas Rangers for their DH job.

12.6.07 1:49pm PST

The San Diego Padres have brought back one of the most volatile players to wear a Padre uniform. The team is close to signing outfielder Milton Bradley to a 1-year deal that is reportedly worth $4M.

The agent for Bradley says the outfielder should be ready for Opening Day after having ACL surgery on his right knee.

Padres sign Shawn Estes

According to Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union Tribune, the Padres have signed veteran left-hander Shawn Estes to a 1-year deal, though the terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

In the same article, Krasovic says the Padres are still waiting for an answer on their contract offers to outfielder Milton Bradley and Japanese free agent outfielder Kosuke Fukudome.

Padres are close to a deal with Milton Bradley

The San Diego Padres have brought back one of the most volatile players to wear a Padre uniform. The team is close to signing outfielder Milton Bradley to a 1-year deal that is reportedly worth $4M.

The agent for Bradley says the outfielder should be ready for Opening Day after having ACL surgery on his right knee.