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OF Bradley sued in rent dispute

Published Jan. 16, 2010 2:31 p.m. ET

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It's not exactly "Do not pass go, do not collect $200."

Think of it more as don't leave town without writing that last rent check.

Former Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley was sued Friday in Cook County Circuit Court for moving out of his apartment while still owing about $44,000 on the one-year lease, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

Bradley signed with the Cubs last offseason and was traded to the Seattle Mariners on Dec. 18 after being suspended the final 15 games of the season.

The suit claims Bradley "abandoned" his condominium at the Park Hyatt Chicago on Oct. 12. He agreed to pay up to $15,000 a month in rent over a one-year lease signed in March, the suit said.

The suit seeks $44,100 in rent, late fees and interest. Condo owner Pantelis Kotsiopoulos said he dealt with representatives of Bradley but was unable to resolve the dispute.

Bradley made $7 million last season, or about $43,000 per game.

Bradley could not immediately be reached for comment, the newspaper reported.