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Red Sox Nation 11/5: 5 Reasons Not to Trade Jackie Bradley Jr.

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

Jul 21, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (25) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (25) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 23, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Brock Holt (12), center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (25) and right fielder Mookie Betts (50) congratulate each other after they beat the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Boston Red Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

 #WinDanceRepeat

The No. 5 reason not to trade Jackie Bradley Jr. may be a bit shallow, but come on…who didn’t enjoy “Win, Dance, Repeat” after every Red Sox victory?

With Bradley Jr. being the center of the post-win dance, it wouldn’t be the same without him.  Here is a brief history of the celebration as explained by the Red Sox outfielders:

The post-win celebration was one of the highlights of the 93-win season.  The dance showed how much fun the team was having and also show a brotherhood amongst the outfielders.

Bradley Jr., Mookie Betts and a variety of leftfielders together showcases a team comradery that seemed missing during the prior two seasons.  Breaking that up would be a risk and would also break up one of the most exciting outfields the team has ever had.

One of Bradley Jr.’s most memorable celebration dances was the ski jump he debuted following the team’s 13-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre back in September.  It was Rick Porcello’s 20th victory, which dominated the headlines that night, but the ski jump was the second topic everyone was talking about.

https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/774440472538382337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

"“We’re mixing it up a little bit,” Bradley said.  “Debut of the ski jump today.”"

Win, dance, repeat would not be the same without the 26-year-old outfielder.

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