Bye Bye Brady?

[Skipper Steve]

Is it worth it to any team to pick up Brady?

Thursday, November 15
Report: Orioles to trade or release Anderson
ESPN.com news services

Center fielder Brady Anderson will not be returning to the Baltimore Orioles next season, according to a newspaper report.

Vice president of baseball operations Syd Thrift told The Baltimore Sun on Wednesday that barring a trade, the Orioles intend to release Anderson before finalizing their 40-man roster on Nov. 20.

The Orioles reportedly are talking with at least one club about a possible deal and would be willing to assume a portion of Anderson's $4 million salary for next season to facillitate a trade.

Anderson, 37, set a franchise record with 50 home runs in 1996. Last season, he struggled to a .202 average with eight home runs and 45 RBI.

[BuzzBuzzard]

Originally posted by Skipper Steve
Is it worth it to any team to pick up Brady?
Let me put it to you this way. If Dave Stewart still had his job, he would not be improving his qualifications by suggesting to his boss that they acquire Brady. Having said that, Brady will be playing in the majors somewhere next season.

[Skipper Steve]

Can he bounce back to 2000 form?

[Surhofffan]

The Orioles officially released Brady yesterday. I made teasing remarks and grumbled about Brady's lack of performance all season, but it's a sad day for a lot of Orioles fans, whether you liked him or not. He certainly gave his best all 14 years, and I respect him tremendously for that.

He ranks in the top 5 in these all-time Orioles categories: hits (1,614), runs (1,044), doubles (329), home runs (209) and total bases (2,698). I just wish the Orioles' idiotic front office would have made this move in a classier way, instead of leaving a message on Brady's answering machine and dumping him in the manner they did. :( He's done a lot for the Orioles, and they sure didn't treat him like it.

[CubFan7125]

You expect class from Peter Angelos!
To quote my 6 year old cousin Sarah: Pleeeeeeeeeeeease

The last remaining class you had in Baltimore retired this past season.

And by the way, I always liked the sideburn look.

[sweaver]

Brady to the Indians, to lead off and play left!

I don't expect much, but I wish him well. Can't be worse that this year.

[Skipper Steve]

Unless he has a good Spring, he may not make it north, IMHO.

[sweaver]

True, the Injuns have a minimal amount invested.