The Athletics designated Milton Bradley for assignment Thursday, cutting ties with a player who was expected to play an important role on the team this season. Bradley had been on the DL three times this year and was frustrated that the team waited two extra days to activate him this week because of uncertainty about Eric Chavez's health. Asked Tuesday how he was feeling, Bradley curtly responded, "I'm healthy and on the bench." Bradley was activated from the DL the following day and went 0-for-3 with a walk. The A's have 10 days to trade or release Bradley. Because he has more than three years of major league service time, Bradley can refuse an assignment to the minor leagues.