"A hugfest was out of the question Sunday when Chicago reporters approached former Cub Milton Bradley, looking for answers about his stormy departure from the team in September.

Why did Bradley get into a heated exchange with hitting coach Von Joshua when asked to pinch hit in St. Louis?

What did he think of his former teammates' criticism when they reacted to his suspension? And why didn't he pay rent on his downtown apartment after leaving Chicago?

But the questions remain unanswered, and probably will remain so.

"No chance," Bradley said to three reporters before a question was asked. "Beat it. You guys ran me out of town. Never again.""