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RedlegJake · 08-11-2008, 02:50 PM

I'd guess the PTBNL may be linked to time expiring and the teams felt they could work out something, somehow. Or, tied to Dunn re-signing, or some kind of choice list the Reds want to examine more thoroughly, scouts visit, etc. Likely the last.

NC Reds · 08-11-2008, 02:50 PM

This absolutely stinks.

This franchise may be the worst in baseball. Dunn stated earlier in the season he would be willing to re-sign with the team, yet the franchise shows no interest in return.

What a joke.

KoryMac5 · 08-11-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edabbs44

PTBNLs aren't always "filler".

Key words in the phrase aren't always. When all is said and Dunn we will remember this moment as "The Trade".

Roy Tucker · 08-11-2008, 02:50 PM

1:47pm: Rosenthal has changed his report. It now says a deal was consummated just before the window expired. Dunn is a Diamondback.

1:45pm: MLB.com's Steve Gilbert says the D'Backs are "close to working out a deal" for Dunn for a minor league pitcher and two players to be named later.

1:41pm: Ken Rosenthal does not agree with Gambadoro's report. Rosenthal says the D'Backs won a waiver claim on Dunn but could not complete a deal before the window expired today.

1:27pm: John Gambadoro of Arizona radio station KTAR 620 reports that the Diamondbacks have acquired outfielder Adam Dunn for three prospects, including pitcher Dallas Buck. Right field is a poor match for Dunn, but this is still an excellent move by Josh Byrnes. Dunn didn't really make sense for the eight NL teams with a better waiver position than Arizona.

Dunn isn't the ideal fit for Arizona, given the strikeouts and defense. But a .900 OPS more than balances out his flaws.

Ltlabner · 08-11-2008, 02:51 PM

Wait a sec, I thought they didn't make any moves at the deadline because they wanted to win as many games as possible with the players they had?

CTA513 · 08-11-2008, 02:51 PM

Have they said what position Dunn will play?
The Diamondbacks moved Jackson to the outfield a little while ago, so Im guessing he would move back to 1st so Dunn could play left.

nate · 08-11-2008, 02:52 PM

MLBTR said Dunn would play RF.

Yes, RF.

RedlegJake · 08-11-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ltlabner

Wait a sec, I thought they didn't make any moves at the deadline because they wanted to win as many games as possible with the players they had?

I think the latest run kinda sunk that idea. I don't believe that Walt privately believed it anyway.

Ltlabner · 08-11-2008, 02:52 PM

Well it all depends on the return (duh) but this is a sad day. I had hoped for a reasonable LTC with the big guy.

Patrick Bateman · 08-11-2008, 02:52 PM

Buck is pretty interesting... as he should recover fully from TJ given time. He does have real meaningful ground ball rates (however, he still gave up a decent amount of homers last year), and the rest of his arsenal was interesting last year. At full strength, he's the type of guy that can start next year at AA, and be put on the fast track. Still, he has to get fully healthy first, but he's pretty interesting.

nate · 08-11-2008, 02:53 PM

I wonder what the rest of the return is.

RichRed · 08-11-2008, 02:53 PM

This blows. Wish I had something more eloquent to say than that.

Krusty · 08-11-2008, 02:53 PM

If you can't win with them, you can lose without them.

RedlegJake · 08-11-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin Kearns

Buck is pretty interesting... as he should recover fully from TJ given time. He does have real meaningful ground ball rates, and the rest of his arsenal was interesting last year. At full strength, he's the type of guy that can start next year at AA, and be put on the fast track. Still, he has to get fully healthy first, but he's pretty interesting.

My feeling is Buck is a great guy to take a flier on in a trade like this but the other two guys need to be very good players, too, or else the trade is a bomb.

OnBaseMachine · 08-11-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin Kearns

Buck is pretty interesting... as he should recover fully from TJ given time. He does have real meaningful ground ball rates, and the rest of his arsenal was interesting last year. At full strength, he's the type of guy that can start next year at AA, and be put on the fast track. Still, he has to get fully healthy first, but he's pretty interesting.

I agree. Buck could be pretty good but I still want another top prospect in return, someone like a Jarrod Parker.

08-11-2008, 02:50 PM	#61
RedlegJake Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Kansas City, Mo Posts: 3,870	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks I'd guess the PTBNL may be linked to time expiring and the teams felt they could work out something, somehow. Or, tied to Dunn re-signing, or some kind of choice list the Reds want to examine more thoroughly, scouts visit, etc. Likely the last.

08-11-2008, 02:50 PM	#62
NC Reds Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,391	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks This absolutely stinks. This franchise may be the worst in baseball. Dunn stated earlier in the season he would be willing to re-sign with the team, yet the franchise shows no interest in return. What a joke.

08-11-2008, 02:50 PM	#64
Roy Tucker Be the ball Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 11,133	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks 1:47pm: Rosenthal has changed his report. It now says a deal was consummated just before the window expired. Dunn is a Diamondback. 1:45pm: MLB.com's Steve Gilbert says the D'Backs are "close to working out a deal" for Dunn for a minor league pitcher and two players to be named later. 1:41pm: Ken Rosenthal does not agree with Gambadoro's report. Rosenthal says the D'Backs won a waiver claim on Dunn but could not complete a deal before the window expired today. 1:27pm: John Gambadoro of Arizona radio station KTAR 620 reports that the Diamondbacks have acquired outfielder Adam Dunn for three prospects, including pitcher Dallas Buck. Right field is a poor match for Dunn, but this is still an excellent move by Josh Byrnes. Dunn didn't really make sense for the eight NL teams with a better waiver position than Arizona. Dunn isn't the ideal fit for Arizona, given the strikeouts and defense. But a .900 OPS more than balances out his flaws. __________________ The motel of lost companions Waits with heated pool and bar

08-11-2008, 02:51 PM	#65
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks Wait a sec, I thought they didn't make any moves at the deadline because they wanted to win as many games as possible with the players they had? __________________ a super volcano of ridonkulous suckitude. I simply don't have access to a "cares about RBI" place in my psyche. There is a "mildly curious about OBI%" alcove just before the acid filled lake guarded by robot snipers with lasers which leads to the "cares about RBI" antechamber though. - Nate

08-11-2008, 02:51 PM	#66
CTA513 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 10,702	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks Have they said what position Dunn will play? The Diamondbacks moved Jackson to the outfield a little while ago, so Im guessing he would move back to 1st so Dunn could play left.

08-11-2008, 02:52 PM	#67
nate High five! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,776	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks MLBTR said Dunn would play RF. Yes, RF. __________________ "Bring on Rod Stupid!"

08-11-2008, 02:52 PM	#69
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks Well it all depends on the return (duh) but this is a sad day. I had hoped for a reasonable LTC with the big guy. __________________ a super volcano of ridonkulous suckitude. I simply don't have access to a "cares about RBI" place in my psyche. There is a "mildly curious about OBI%" alcove just before the acid filled lake guarded by robot snipers with lasers which leads to the "cares about RBI" antechamber though. - Nate

08-11-2008, 02:52 PM	#70
Patrick Bateman One and a half men Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 5,464	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks Buck is pretty interesting... as he should recover fully from TJ given time. He does have real meaningful ground ball rates (however, he still gave up a decent amount of homers last year), and the rest of his arsenal was interesting last year. At full strength, he's the type of guy that can start next year at AA, and be put on the fast track. Still, he has to get fully healthy first, but he's pretty interesting.

08-11-2008, 02:53 PM	#71
nate High five! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,776	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks I wonder what the rest of the return is. __________________ "Bring on Rod Stupid!"

08-11-2008, 02:53 PM	#72
RichRed My clutch is broken Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,576	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks This blows. Wish I had something more eloquent to say than that. __________________ "I can make all the stadiums rock." -Air Supply

08-11-2008, 02:53 PM	#73
Krusty Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 12,311	Re: Dunn traded to DBacks If you can't win with them, you can lose without them. __________________ If you think small, you'll go nowhere in life.

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