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As maybe you've heard, Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley(notes) tossed another tantrum Friday afternoon, throwing his batting helmet, attacking a Gatorade cooler (sigh) and getting into a screaming match with manager Lou Piniella.

Having seen enough player-on-Gatorade violence already, and probably tired of watching Bradley go off without doing so inside the batter's box for once, Piniella ordered Mr. Anger Management to go home in the sixth inning of Friday's 5-4 victory against the White Sox.

The Cubs knew what they were getting with Bradley, whose temper has eclipsed his considerable batting ability since he broke into the majors. They just wish he was heading to the All-Star Game, like last season, and wasn't hitting .237/.355./.379 for the $30 million they're paying him.

After Jeff Kent(notes) retired, we put together a collage of his greatest angry moments. Milton might not be retiring, but getting told by your manager to go home in the middle of a game represents a low point, so it seems like a good time for another collage.

Another infuriating part of the Bradley experience? He's not always on a rampage. It's bonus collage time!

See? Milton can get happy, too. Paul Sullivan in the Chicago Tribune writes that Bradley finds himself uncomfortable on the Cubs. Milton might be a little self-absorbed. Can Milton find happiness on the Cubs? Should anyone care if he can't find some RBIs first?

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  1. david m
    1. Posted by david m Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    stupid cubs, milton bradley has always been a douche bag. you shoulda only signed him to a one year deal, to make sure he could produce for a full year in the NL and not just as a primary DH. SUCKERS !!!!!!!!
  2. sam spade
    2. Posted by sam spade Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:36 pm EDT

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    I said this before; he's what's wrong with the Cubs. Yes, we thought that he'd at least put up some numbers but now he's just goofy. please get rid of this guy.
  3. Peter Griffin
    3. Posted by Peter Griffin Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:43 pm EDT

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    milton is an idiot
  4. Matthew M
    4. Posted by Matthew M Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:43 pm EDT

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    no one complained when this guy played well
    you should all shut up
  5. Peter Griffin
    5. Posted by Peter Griffin Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    when did he play well?
  6. Justin B.
    6. Posted by Justin B. Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Ethier for Milton was one of the best trades for the Dodgers.....
  7. Guy who cant get enough boobs
    7. Posted by Guy who cant get enough boobs Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    This is his 10th year, He's played one full season-04, averages 10 hr's , 80 hits, 278avg, What exactly makes him good??
  8. This is Dave, Hello There!
    8. Posted by This is Dave, Hello There! Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:33 pm EDT

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    As recently as last year (as I mentioned) he made the All-Star team and led the majors in OPS. That's probably better than playing "well." Yeah, he's been injured most every year, but at least he's been able to hit when he's played. He's not even been doing that this season.
  9. Arthur Fonzarelli
    9. Posted by Arthur Fonzarelli Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:40 pm EDT

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    I like Milton; I drafted him late, and traded him for Raul Ibanez before the start of the year.
  10. This is Dave, Hello There!
    10. Posted by This is Dave, Hello There! Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:49 pm EDT

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    Aaaaaay, that'll work.
  11. Hitman
    11. Posted by Hitman Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    Another "professional athlete" who doesn't understand the definition. How these idiots get paid to act a jerk is something I find amazing. Without baseball he would be sticking up gas stations or driving a pink Cadillac while "managing" his stable of" Ladies".
  12. Robert RyanW
    12. Posted by Robert RyanW Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:15 pm EDT

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    Typical cub player, Zambrano is just as bad. Can't buy championships, keep the century of losing alive cubs.
  13. to.geoff
    13. Posted by to.geoff Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:41 pm EDT

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    Milton needs to have fun all the time. Anyone who disrupts his fun is going to have to pay the piper. Also, the picture bottom left of him standing..er, falling on his head is awesome. Where can I see that enlarged?
  14. Colts fan
    14. Posted by Colts fan Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:44 pm EDT

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    Screw all of you cub haters!!!!!! go cubs !!!!! peyton manning is the man!!! hope brett favre plays for the vikings !!!!!! go cubbies !!!!!!!!!
  15. Colts fan
    15. Posted by Colts fan Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:47 pm EDT

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    can i get an OH YEA ?!!!!!!!
  16. Colts fan
    16. Posted by Colts fan Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    Oh yea !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. uofagolfpro
    17. Posted by uofagolfpro Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:05 pm EDT

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    best moneyball player, behind matt stairs
  18. Danni
    18. Posted by Danni Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:15 pm EDT

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    The Cubs should fold the franchise. No matter what they do they will always fail. Folding the franchise is the only solution to the Cubs woes.
  19. Anrkist
    19. Posted by Anrkist Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:48 pm EDT

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    30 Mil... I'd be all smiles.
  20. BOBBY-T-BONE
    20. Posted by BOBBY-T-BONE Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:13 pm EDT

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    The Cubs should leave this dump of a city
  21. Pacian Sports Teams
    21. Posted by Pacian Sports Teams Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:28 pm EDT

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    I have great images check out http://www.pacianphoto.com
  22. LarryH
    22. Posted by LarryH Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:01 am EDT

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    He's an IDIOT! Why would anyone want him on their team? He's no better than a streaky hitter and his attitude is like that of an 8th grader. He needs to grow up!
  23. ImmigrationAtty
    23. Posted by ImmigrationAtty Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:31 am EDT

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    This guy is a cancer! Jeff Kent was right. Bradley is just being touched gingerly, and oh-so-careful by you mainstream media Yahoo because he's black. Pure and simple. If he were white, he'd be driven out of baseball long long ago.
  24. Rezwon
    24. Posted by Rezwon Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:50 am EDT

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    Milton Bradley Should Be Traded He Does Not Provide Any Run Support He Is Over Rated Thats It

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