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Royals officials dismiss — in strong terms — reports of possible interest in acquiring outfielder Milton Bradley from the Cubs. “Idiots” was one of the nicer comments directed at those offering such speculation. The Cubs are looking to trade Bradley after a trouble-filled year in which he was sent home recently for the balance of the season. Bradley has $21 million remaining on a contract that runs through 2011. The Royals are likely linked to Bradley because they nearly acquired him from Oakland in 2006 for reliever Leo Nuñez. The deal was voided at the last moment when Bradley suffered an injury. It was former manager Buddy Bell who pushed to acquire Bradley because the two had an amicable relationship in Cleveland. Sickbay report The flu, a virus — something — is ravaging the Royals’ clubhouse as the season draws to a... [read full story]
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