Guess what? An Adam Dunn rumor

[11larkin11]

from Baseball Prospectus...

The Reds seem less and less likely to make a big move. Every deal for Adam Dunn has been scuttled early by Dunn's option being voided by a deal and by Wayne Krivsky's asking price. One wild scenario that's been thrown out there is a deal with the Yankees, where Dunn could fill in for Jason Giambi and the Reds would get back Shelley Duncan and Jeff Karstens, plus one more prospect. That doesn't seem like the right kind of return, so I'm discounting the rumor, though it does add some credence to another rumor--that of Walt Jocketty to Cincinnati. I'll let you connect the dots.

A lot of people have wondered if Dave Duncan would come with LaRussa and Jocketty here, leaving his son. I think they meant he would if his other son is here.

[Sea Ray]

I don't want any player named "Shelley"

[Mario-Rijo]

I may be mistaken but I believe that Karstens was dealt for the Molina brother a few days ago. I'll check......disregard that was Kennard, Jeff. Duncan a big RHB with some power? That might have some truth to it.

[Rojo]

Originally Posted by Sea Ray

I don't want any player named "Shelley"

You gotta be tough with a name like Shelly. "How do you dooooo?"

[Red Leader]

Originally Posted by Mario-Rijo

I may be mistaken but I believe that Karstens was dealt for the Molina brother a few days ago. I'll check......disregard that was Kennard, Jeff. Duncan a big RHB with some power? That might have some truth to it.

Jeff (J.D.) Kennard.

Centerville, OH native and the only current shot we have of a major league player emerging from our high school.

[gm]

Originally Posted by Sea Ray

I don't want any player named "Shelley"

"Chief" is a better nickname (if your first name is Sheldon)

[Strikes Out Looking]

Originally Posted by Rojo

You gotta be tough with a name like Shelly. "How do you dooooo?"

He's actually Dave Duncan, like his father. Shelly is his middle name. I'd rather not have the entire Duncan family in Cincy. It was tried once with the Boone's and ended pretty poorly, IMO.

[Tom Servo]

Originally Posted by Strikes Out Looking

He's actually Dave Duncan, like his father. Shelly is his middle name. I'd rather not have the entire Duncan family in Cincy. It was tried once with the Boone's and ended pretty poorly, IMO.

Yeah but I'd suggest Dave Duncan's a much better coach than Bob Boone could ever dream of being.

[redsmetz]

Originally Posted by Sea Ray

I don't want any player named "Shelley"

Shelley Berman says HI

[Red Leader]

Originally Posted by Tom Servo

Yeah but I'd suggest Dave Duncan's a much better coach than Bob Boone could ever dream of being.

And Matt Boone makes Shelley Duncan look like Babe Ruth.


Yes, another Matt Boone slam. That's 3 on the year so far. The joy never ends...

[Joseph]

Originally Posted by Red Leader

And Matt Boone makes Shelley Duncan look like Babe Ruth.


Yes, another Matt Boone slam. That's 3 on the year so far. The joy never ends...

Did Matt hit on your sister or something?

[Red Leader]

Originally Posted by Joseph

Did Matt hit on your sister or something?

No. He made me realize I quit baseball too early. If a hack like Matt Boone could play Single A baseball, then damnit, I could have too. I'll always hate him for that.

[Spitball]

...if Dave Duncan would come with LaRussa and Jocketty...

I believe Duncan is the only one I'd really like to see come to Cincy.

[Big Klu]

Didn't Shelley Duncan do Wheat Thins commercials? No wait, that's Sandy Duncan!

[Tom Servo]

Originally Posted by Red Leader

No. He made me realize I quit baseball too early. If a hack like Matt Boone could play Single A baseball, then damnit, I could have too. I'll always hate him for that.

You should have changed your last name to Boone. :