Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley is off to yet another Major League organization, the Seattle Mariners, where another clubhouse can be compromised by his attitude and volatility. The Cubs, after signing him to a three-year, $30-million deal last winter, cut their losses and essentially shipped him to Seattle for a bag of Skittles and a catcher’s mitt, or starting pitcher Carlos Silva and cash.

You understand the risks with Bradley and, for an American League club, they make sense. He is a talented switch hitter and an OPS machine that can make his entire lineup better.

The problems have been off the field. Bradley doesn’t react to adversity well; he’s best served outside of the media spotlight; and his body can’t handle the wear and tear of an everyday defensive position. A move to Seattle is more than accommodating on all three fronts.

And the Cubs actually made out OK in the deal, contrary to what we said a few sentences ago. General manager Jim Hendry believes Silva can serve a purpose on the big league roster, either as a starter or a long reliever. Maybe he’s right, but in his mind the $23 million he now owes Silva is infinitely better than the $20 million he owed Bradley. Hendry gets $6 million AND moves a seemingly unmovable piece off his roster. Bradley is officially in the rearview mirror, and a giant problem is solved.

For fantasy purposes, let’s just assume Silva loses out on a rotation spot and gets sent to the bullpen. Or, imagine he’s the Cubs’ fifth starter, do whatever you want. He’s not worth the time or consideration in fantasy drafts regardless of his situation.

Bradley, on the other hand, still has a little pop in his bat. Let him DH and play an occasional left field. Maintain a tranquil clubhouse without a swarm of hyper-critical media, and the guy’s in a position to thrive. The 31-year-old is back in the conversation as a draftable commodity with a legitimate upside. Look no further than his All-Star season in 2008 as proof.