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is the situation in Chicago, no doubt. He *was* under contract, a big one, and he just wasn't coming back. And Lou Piniella is a star's manager.
Evidence against: Ron Washington and the Rangers wanting Bradley back, by several accounts and direct quotes, and the Rangers' beat writer stating that they didn't.
Evidence for your view: the number of teams he's not only left, but been kicked off of.
Evidence against: Zduriencik's decision. Z and Wak are very concerned about chemistry issues, and their judgment weighs heavily.
But yeah. Shortly we'll form our own opinions.