This makes the Cordero signing look kinda stupid too...
I've read thousands of posts about Adam Dunn over the last years and I admire him as a good power hitter with OBP skills. I have always credited Dunn for his "football" mentality, he plays every inning. I've even complimented his effort in the field.
But let's not go crazy. The guy was hitting .233.
I know the arguments about BA, and I usually wouldn't emphasize it. But .233.
So, yes, it is a big step for the Reds, unclear how it will pan out. Yes the team could get worse, although it's hard to imagine.
But when a player is a free agent, wants to test the free agent market, will insist on big dollars to re-sign, the team needs new direction, and he's hitting .233, I think we can understand the move and go on to the next.
I wish Dunn good luck. Hope he gets on a top offensive team that will set the table better than the Reds did. I also hope he is appreciated for his talents in free agency. I've enjoyed his effort. But bigger trades have been made, the world will not end, and let's hope Jocketty brings a winning formula to the Reds soon.
WLW said rumor out of Az is 2 players have to clear waivers.
Pennant or bust!
“Every level he goes to, he is going to compete. They will know who he is at every level he goes to.” -- ED on EDLC
Well, the emotional shock is starting to ware off a bit.
I guess I can buy into the idea that a teardown has to be painfull.
But still willing the bet the return sucks. And I'm not real confident they'll actually tear the whole thing apart, let alone rebuild it correctly.
“Every level he goes to, he is going to compete. They will know who he is at every level he goes to.” -- ED on EDLC
I'm old. I look at it like this. The last GM we got from Saint Loo wasn't so bad. Maybe this time's the charm, too. My trust is in Jocketty and it would seem he has complete control now to drivethis thing as he sees fit. Maybe the current losing skein got him the whole set of car keys from Bob.
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