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is the most important guy in the Texas clubhouse.
The Rangers' manager is African-American, a low-key and respectful man like Wakamatsu, liked Milton Bradley and was reportedly careful not to alienate Bradley with criticism.
Comfortable with the people around him, Bradley hit 320/430/560, and (understandably) left for the big payday.
This winter Washington was reportedly trying to get Bradley back. Imagine how Washington is chipping his teeth over Bradley going to be with Griff, Hecht, and Wok in Seattle...