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Report: Dunn Traded to Diamondbacks

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From 620 KTAR

Sports 620 KTAR's John Gambadoro reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired outfielder Adam Dunn from the Cincinnati Reds.

The Diamondbacks have Monday off, but start a NL West series in Colorado on Tuesday night.

Dunn is expected to start in right field.

The Diamondbacks are giving up three prospects in the deal, minor league pitcher Dallas Buck and two other players to be named later.

Dunn has 32 home runs in 2008 with 74 RBI. His average this season is .233. He has 270 home runs in his career, currently in his eighth Major League season, spending his entire career in Cincinnati.

Dunn has hit 40 or more home runs the past four seasons and is on pace to eclipse that mark again this season. He has also struck out 165 times or more in those seasons, currently with 120 this season.

The Diamondbacks will now have three of the top five strikeout leaders in the National League. Mark Reynolds is second with 147 and Chris Young is third with 122.

Throughout his career in the big leagues Dunn has played either corner outfield position while also getting some time in at first base. He has not played first base since the 2006 season and that was only in two games.

 


Wow. I'm stunned.  I know I shouldn't be, but for me Adam Dunn was the only reason left why I wanted to watch when I made the 3 hour drive over.  Looks like the one player we know we got hasn't played much this year.

Let's hope we got 3 good prospects.

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any confirmation?

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nooooooooooooooooooooo!

Damn them all to hell.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He may be a fine prospect

but what rhymes with Buck? Anyone?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

The hits just keep on coming.

Bruce Bonser? Boone Bonser? Boot Bonser? BOOSE BONZER?

by Lakeman on Aug 11, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

...

...

...

...dammit.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ESPN is reporting the deal, so it must be

Welcome to the official beginning of the Walt Jocketty era

by bengalred on Aug 11, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

That doesn’t make sense

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FTH?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure

Once he goes through waivers, if a team puts in a claim, he “belongs” to that team unless the Reds pull him back. They can’t then make him available to someone else (that would be termed “shenanigans” in the CBA).

Often wrong, never uncertain.

by sidnancy on Aug 11, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but we didnt pull him back

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we had to.

Once Arizona (or any team) claims him off waivers, either (1) they have to trade him, or (2) pull him back. There is no (3).

Often wrong, never uncertain.

by sidnancy on Aug 11, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

right

we traded him

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dallas buck

i dont know much about him, but he had tommy john last year and his strikeout rate sucks this year. 28 in 50 innings, 3.55 ERA in A ball. BA lists him as the DBacks’ No. 17 prospect

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I knew this day would come

But Fuck. How can you trade our entire outfield from last year in Dunn, Hamilton, and Griffey, and only get Edinson Volquez of any note.

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Precisely

with no one aside from Bruce being close to ready.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dickerson better be a hall-of-fucking-famer.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we really suck now

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As apposed to what?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

opposed

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry

we really really suck now

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow 700 already has Dunn Traded Promos

running

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

probably were pre-recorded...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Aug 12, 2008 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think when Votto gets back he plays left

I don’t know who else we got.

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dickerson, patterson, bruce

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is

2/3 of a triple decker shit sandwich.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worrl LLM will be out there.

You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker

by Madville on Aug 11, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wonder if stubbs will get a callup to triple-a

might be dorn

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The first comment on the AZ Snake Thread post about this

is bitching about his strikeouts. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss, Adam.

Also, he’s going to play right field? What?

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he used to be a quarterback, you know

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only bitching about Ks

because Mark Reynolds is already 2nd in the majors in that category.

(But with 24 homers)

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, it was the first comment I saw

You were very gracious to me on your site in my hour of grief, so I don’t want to come off as rude.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, LOL

don’t worry, and thanks for the kind words. It’s just that—Dunn fits in with our team so well…. seriously!

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

So the D-Backs would get the draft picks if they offered him arbitration. Great.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This fucking sucks

Fuck Castellini, Jocketty, and Bavasi. I guarantee you Dunn wasn’t ‘gritty’ enough for Bavasi.

by cesarhernandez on Aug 11, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sure

John H. Careerminorleaguer
and
Don Q. Neverplaysinthemajors

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

BOOOOOOOOO

This is officially the low point of the Reds season, ladies and gentlemen.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

season?

i cant remember the last time i felt this low about my team.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok.

Low point of the Reds entire 139 year history? Yes or no?

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

Bob Boone was the lowpoint.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well i havent been around that long

but this is definitely the lowest ive ever felt.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 11, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

same here...

People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.

by crolfer on Aug 12, 2008 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

And we thought the offense was bad before. Shit. We may score a run a week.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How miserable will this offense be

next season? I shudder at the thought…

by cesarhernandez on Aug 11, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've never had lower expectations for the Reds than I do right now.

Bruce Bonser? Boone Bonser? Boot Bonser? BOOSE BONZER?

by Lakeman on Aug 11, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we're playing for draft picks!

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean ones

we wont be able to sign?

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2009

The 2009 Reds could lose 100+ games.

This, and Griffey, seems to be about clearing salary for the 2009 offseason, because there isn’t anyone worth much available this offseason.

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the 2008 Reds may lose 100+

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by JJ on Aug 11, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey guess what?

Football season is about to start. I hope the reds don’t draw 10,000 fans the rest of the season

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by chandrathan on Aug 11, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Monday Night Football tonight!

I’ve never been more excited about a preseason game than I am right now this second.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And

that Cubs series that I have tickets to is likely to fucking miserable. Those assholes against my shit team meekly flailing. Fucking whoopee.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is my favorite

Lance McAlister’s page:

Dunn to Arizona!

It’s funny to see people rejoice; they have no idea what they’re about to be in for.

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who plays the OF now?

Cabrera, Patterson and Bruce?

by cesarhernandez on Aug 11, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i think dickerson gets the callup

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whitey Herzog

Can someone get him on the horn? We are built for small-ball

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phillips

gets traded this offseason – watch

He could probably bring more than anyone in return.

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Were we really saving Chris Dickerson until we could get a spot for him to play every day?

Let’s give him the number 44 while we’re at it. I am so fucking pissed right now.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe The Reds

Are gonna re-sign Eric Davis?

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ED in his 40s will still hit better than Corey Patterson.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get it!!!

First Dusty/Patterson, then Jocketty/Bavasi, now this? I want Krivsky back!!!

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by JJ on Aug 11, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mark it down

The Reds will have to end up trading Homer or Cueto in the offseason to get a bat for next year.

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate you for saying this, but you're right.

"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 11, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't really hate you, though.

"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 11, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Homer.

Book it.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smart idea to sell him at his lowest possible point

Which makes that almost a guaranteed certainty.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a classic change of scenery guy.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cueto

No one will touch Homer

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it was about the money,

then the Cordero signing is looking especially shitty right about now.

by ken on Aug 11, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the Cordero signing, in terms of money/length, looked shitty the moment it was done

The $48M was one thing, but four years was just nuts. My guess is Dunn was looking for the same sort of deal and given Jocketty’s probably looking to start over, he figured he’d get what little he could

by bengalred on Aug 11, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Insanity

For whatever reason, I see them doing something really insane like making a run at Manny. Some sort of silly PR move type signing for the decline years of someone.

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah hopefully we can watch manny turn into griffey

that’d be awesome!

I can’t believe we didn’t get any major league ready talent back for adam dunn…it’s just unbelievable

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by chandrathan on Aug 11, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

I’ll wait to see the official word on the players they received and I’ll fantasize that they are going to re-sign him in the off-season AND get three players instead of 2 draft picks.

Please, let me at least have that fantasy.

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How sweet would that be

I doubt Dunn would want to come back though. I guess his wife is from the area….Maybe that would be the only reason hes want to play here.

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Reds exist to piss on our dreams

don’t you know that by now Slyde?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I keep telling myself that we only really gave up 2 months of Dunn, but this probably means we’ve seen the last of him.

by Red Menace on Aug 11, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

The named player is usually the best you’re getting, right?

Doesn’t bode well.

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I fucking hate this organization

I’m depressed. I was having such a great day off, then this.

Hope Marty and Daugherty are happy. Enjoy the descent from mostly irrelevant to completely irrelevant.

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by BLee2525 on Aug 11, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd or 3rd FIVE YEAR PLAN of GABP tenure?!?

I’m losing track of which era we are in… By the time this five year plan matures Harang, Arroyo and BP will be gone.

by obc2 on Aug 11, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

By the time we'll be competitive again

human beings will have evolved beyond the use of names anyway, so all our unnamed prospects that we’ll be getting back will be super kickass!

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's the thing I hate about these changing GMs

We keep on implementing new 5 year plans, every 2 years or so.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah... this is another two year plan.

Until Jock steps down and Bavasi starts his 5 year plan in 2010.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wrong when I said he's 74 yesterday

He’s actually 57. He just looks 74.

I could have sworn I read that he was 74 when they promoted him to GM, though.

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by BLee2525 on Aug 11, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Castelleni is clearly salary

so he can afford to eat Dusty’s $9 million? We can all dream…

by bengalred on Aug 11, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm upset

about that, too. :-(

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is Possible

We get a couple of Major League people after the season. That could be the PTBNL

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PTBNL have to be at least one level below the player they are traded for

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buck was in high-A, right?

Fuckin’ Christ, Jocko.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Just browsing some stuff about him. He pitched at Oregon State and had a first-round arm before some elbow problems. He had Tommy John. He’s done okay in low-A – doesn’t walk many but the Ks are really low, too. http://www.baseballamerica.com/statistics/players/cards/?pl_id=29998

by ken on Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He pitches to contact!

Dusty’s loving this trade right now.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DanO advised on the trade

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dallas Buck better win multiple Cy Young awards.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You Gotta be kidding me...

I am all about sending Dunn away for an Ace pitcher. Somebody to anchor our staff with Volquez in the future.

BUT, we get a fucking pitcher who has already had Tommy John before he was even fucking drafted?

by blark0202 on Aug 11, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The problem with that strategy is that you have to find another club willing to give you their ace pitcher

When you’re in the toilet, everyone knows you’re looking to start over and the guy you’re trying to deal is about to walk, those offers are really hard to find.

by bengalred on Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True. Maybe not an Ace as in already established. But you can’t tell me Dallas Buck is a future ace. He may be, but I don’t see how you can make it even with Dunn.

Unless those two to be named are something great, we got hosed. For somebody with the output in homeruns he is putting out this season, we should have got more, imo. Dunn’s trade value was at it’s peak right now.

by blark0202 on Aug 11, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This trade, coupled with the Griffey trade,

indicates that they’re just dumping salary to be players in the FA market. I’m sure they’re disappointed Juan Pierre won’t be out there.

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to be the bringer of bad news

and this probably doesnt mean anything but i work at the ballpark and a few weeks ago they were running FSN graphics for pat burrell with reds stuff (hat, jersey ect.) on the closed circuit tv channel

by kcox17 on Aug 11, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What???!!!!

But Burrell has never played for the Reds.

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by BubbaFan on Aug 11, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's just something they do to kill time?

Or being prepared for any eventuality. Like writing people’s obituaries while they’re still alive.

But seriously, if they had Dunn, but gave him up to get Burrell, I will fucking kill someone.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know this

But you know how ESPN when a guy gets traded and they just photshop everything on until they get an actual picture. They had it up for about 20 minutes then took it down. they had his graphics with the logos and stats. photoshopped hat and jersey. and they were NOT playing the Phillies and were playing the Phillies no time in the near future when this happened.

by kcox17 on Aug 11, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It could definitely something they do

to kill time but that was the only time i saw it and i am at almost every home game.

by kcox17 on Aug 11, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How does it make sense though?

Are we making a waiver trade for him? I don’t see a scenario happening that makes him a Red anytime soon.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Pat Burrell

But the last team in the league that needs to look at Pat Burrell is the Cincinnati Reds b/c they have* a cheaper, younger left-handed version of him.

*had

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How strange

They must have an army of graphic artists whose only job is to change players’ hats and jerseys.

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by BubbaFan on Aug 11, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Reds spare no expense!

(except on the field)

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What you and I see in the FA pool

and what Head Mouseketeer Bill Bavasi sees in the FA pool are two different things.

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I'm nnot retired!"

"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 11, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been

pushing for the Dbacks to sign him ALL SEASON….

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

They sure got rid of the problems. All of those strikeouts and homeruns. Michael, I hope you’re fucking happy wherever you are.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KrivDawg

on 700 WLW now. Giving some good info.

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Share with us please

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hope he's laughing

smoking a fat cigar. you win Wayner. i miss you so much.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He his explaining

the waiver process and the different ways PTBNL’s work. Plus he is answering questions about how the team underperformed.

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kriv

Man, I’d love to hear that interview.

700 doesn’t come in so well in Colorado.

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

listen online

at 700wlw.com

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

recap would be so awesome

I don’t have the necessary software installed to listen

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go to the podcasts page

You can d/l an MP3.

How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?

by jch24 on Aug 11, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Krivsky?

Really?

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok. Listening. Wow.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Dear Reds fans,

Wayne Krivsky here. You are now reaping the whirlwind. You’re screwed and I hate you. Eat shit. Eat my shit.

Sincerely,

Wayne”

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

The Dean of the Reds is now Ryan Freel.

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry Brewers

I now want a D’backs-White Sox Series.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What about

D’backs-Rays? The 1998 Expansion Series?

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crud.

"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear FVA

please don’t kill yourself like Alan did

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For all intents and purposes..

..I’m in a coma.

Please don’t Shiavo me.

"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 11, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait a minute...

...I missed this the first time:

Dunn is expected to start in right field.

Huh.

"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 11, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else listening to this Dunn-bashing promo on 700?

WOW. I’m once again, fucking speechless.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

explain

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Basically, and I'm paraphrasing here.

“Dunn did a lot of good things… but what fans will most remember is his lackadaisical fielding and stikeouts”

Marty on now, saying he likes the move without knowing the people they got back.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

let me guess

something about making this jay bruce’s team by getting rid of dunn, griffey

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not yet.

Damn, Marty tearing into Dunn. I hate this radio station.

Marty: “He’s not a big-time run producer”

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

marty

would you please explain to us what a run producer actually is then?

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the guy who bats 4th

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Let's call a spade a shovel here.

Marty isn’t a big time announcer. Otherwise he wouldn’t work for a shitty AM radio station and call games for a lower-tier shitass baseball organization. You can compare Dunn to Carlos Lee if you want, but for my money, Vin Scully is a big time announcer. Marty Brennaman is no Vin Scully.

I’ve listened to Marty since I was a kid and I’ve enjoyed most of it, but it’s like when you become an adult and realize your parents are full of shit. That’s how I feel right now.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Aug 11, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just Marty being Marty

Reminds me of a Lenny Dykstra story. When told that the Phillies had traded Von Hayes, he said “Great trade! Who’d we get?”

by ken on Aug 11, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Michael

Just Spooged himself.

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I had to turn off 700

They’re running promos that go something like, “Adam Dunn swung a big bat, but more often then not he struck out. And he had other qualities like a lackadaisical attitude and his defense [clip of Marty describing a Dunn error]. It’s pretty disgusting and I guess Dunn won’t be signing back with us.

by Red Menace on Aug 11, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is it only negative?

or was “swung a big bat” the extent of their charity?

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was in a really sarcastic tone of voice

So you were waiting for the other shoe to drop.

by Red Menace on Aug 11, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why would they do that?

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by BubbaFan on Aug 11, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They did the same thing with Junior

They said in his promo, who will take over as the Team’s leading Half-Asser

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

Do they diss players while they’re on the team, or only when they leave?

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by BubbaFan on Aug 11, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus Christ

Well, hopefully he finds love in Phoenix.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You've gotta be fucking kidding me.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can someone email the Wiki page on "Salary Dump" to the Reds FO?

or, I suppose, print it out, bind it in leather, rub some rosin and tobacky juice on it and send it by carrier pigeon?

I mean, Fucking Hell, fucking fucking hell

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy crap
Dunn, making $13 million this season, will be a free agent at the end of 2008, and it appears unlikely that the D-Backs would bid for his services since Byrnes is expected to reclaim left field in 2009, the second year of his three-year deal.

Dunn is owed about $4 million for the rest of the year, and the money is expected to be split between Cincinnati and the D-Backs.

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by BubbaFan on Aug 11, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dallas Buck, from John Sickels's book
Elbow troubles dogged Dallas Buck at Oregon State in 2006. He pitched through it, earning a spot as a third round pick. He took the mound in 2007 and pitched well in the first half of the year, but the pain returned and he eventually capitulated to the inevitable and had Tommy John surgery. When healthy, Buck has a 90 MPH fastball, a good slider and a changeup, though the injury cut into both his velocity and command last year. We need to see how rehab goes. Grade C until we find out.

He’s pitched 50 innings in 10 starts this year with a 3.55 ERA. He’s struck out 4.97 per 9, walked 1.95 per 9 and allowed 1.07 HR/9 this season in low A ball, with one start in high-A.

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

For a team that gets called "D-bags" a lot

The folks at AZ Snake Pit sure are making a lot of “Dunn = done” puns.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On bbtf

levski, the local DBacks fan is very excited, although he has “a bad feeling” about the PTBN. I hope he’s right.
http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/files/newsstand/discussion/ktar_diamondbacks_acquire_adam_dunn/

by Red Menace on Aug 11, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't imagine it will be anything good

It can’t be their first-rounder this year, since draftees can’t be traded for a year, and PTBNL’s have to be named in 6 months.

It can’t be Scherzer, since he’s on the ML roster.

If it was somebody like Jarrod Parker, why wouldn’t he just be announced?

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Aug 11, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Upon further review

it might be Parker.

Apparently, he didn’t sign until the deadline last season, so he wouldn’t be eligible to be traded until August 15th. If that’s the case, I’m slightly less pissed that I was. Parker’s a stud.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Aug 11, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would make me feel much better

As much as it sucks losing Dunn, Parker + Buck + ? is better than two picks.

by ken on Aug 11, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parker

Is better I’m sure

by kennythered on Aug 11, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theoretically

it could be Scherzer. He’s on the 40-man in AAA right now. It’s doubtful, though.

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For the drinkers among us (which should be quite a few more after this week) (ahem, crolfer)

This is just going to mean that many more Diamondback references for Thom.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If you weren't a drinker before....

Now might be a good time to start.

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Aug 11, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poor Jay Bruce

He isn’t gonna get shit to hit the rest of the year

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

protection is a myth!

We have to hold on to what we got.

by Red Menace on Aug 11, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure he will

With the Boston Red Sox

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now we can sign Barry Bonds

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

might as well

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Aug 11, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

"Karma - there it was. The meaning of life, straight from Carson Daly's lips to my morphine-laced ears." -Earl Hickey

by BLee2525 on Aug 11, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

I am considering taking the under on “10 wins the rest of the year.”

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We may be chicken-littles

But I’d put up my record of histrionics over the last year against any and all Fonzies.

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think my Co-Ed Softball Team

Could now beat the Reds Ass

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the winning starts now

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There goes my handle

any suggestions?

Paul Householder is my hero.

by Number_1_Dunner on Aug 11, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

number 1 dusty?

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Aug 11, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly though...

“Dallas Bucks Daisy.”

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or Maybe Hal Morris?

I am a fan of Cincy first basemen I guess. But after the Mayor left, so did my appreciation of them

Paul Householder is my hero.

by Number_1_Dunner on Aug 11, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Day ain't over yet.

They can always bring the Mayor of Waddletown back and put Votto in LF.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Aug 11, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Number_2_on_Dunner

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marty Knows Best

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone's flabbergasted that he's playing RF.

I don’t think that’s a big deal, guys. Why don’t they talk about what the Reds are going to do?

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't around during 'The Trade'

However this move makes ‘The Trade’ seem benign and intelligent.
1.. No one decent on the minor league horizon
2.No one decent (or probably any cheaper than Dunner) in FA market
3, Nothing at all in return
4. We are actually paying for part of his salary?

This says “Fuck you Red’s Fans. Eat shit. We are dropping salary and really don’t fucking give a a tinker’s damn about building a winner.

I’m heading out for the lanes this evening and I will be drinking heavily. Tomorrow night as well. And Yes Pops this is a big shit sandwich for all of us Red Reporters. thanks Bob.Thanks Dusty, Thanks Walt and BTW Fuck You…I’m not going to go to GABP and drop $100+ per game to watch nobody.

Harang is shot
Dunn is gone
Griffey had to go (but at leasy he was fun to watch)
MMMM Josh Fogg

We don’t even have a SS.
Where’s my gun….

You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker

by Madville on Aug 11, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Marty must be sad

Who does he have to publicly scorn now? Seriously, he’s losing part of his personality.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dunn's replacement

“He’s hustling, but boy I’ll tell ya, I just don’t understand how he’s not driving in runs.”

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

EdE

he’s been playing better than last year but Marty will still give him the bizniss.

Paul Householder is my hero.

by Number_1_Dunner on Aug 11, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Calling Encarnacion, Edwin to the block

He’s my next candidate for gonzo.

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

apparently we can’t have players play for us that aren’t “marty intense”

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoist one

To the world’s greatest 5 hole hitter!

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've got a sixer of those in my fridge right now.

I vow to finish it off tonight in Adam’s honor.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You need to get through 5

and then double switch in a Miller Lite for defensive purposes.

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

EE and B.Phillips are next on his shitlist.

We wouldn’t want the announcers to beat up on poor little Corey Patterson like all of us bad evil bloggers do.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Aug 11, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

marty can't stand corey and now refuses to even talk about him because of it

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Aug 11, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think they'll go after Phillips

He does something no one else does on the team, which is play stellar defense.

I think EdE feels the brunt, followed by Votto.

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He releases too many albums and I heard he's a jerk.

Though I guess he did bed Beth Orton.

/oblig’d

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And his cover of Wonderwall

Is a delight.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wrong Adams

I think that was Gomez

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I loved The Man Who!

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't say that I like him...

But I will say that I think that Bryan Adams’s generally well-established and agreed-upon suckiness is pretty overstated.

"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 11, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Bryan Adams

He took the subway to his concert in NY. Carrying his guitar.

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by BubbaFan on Aug 11, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked Dick Dale

He didn’t play the right way. He was left-handed but strung his guitar like a right-hander, because he learned to play just by flipping a right-handed guitar upside down.

Also he’s still alive and kicking ass, so I should probably stop referring to him in the past tense.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We signed Geddy Lee?

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Aug 11, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The voice of Geddy Lee, how did it get so high?

I wonder if talks like an ordinary guy?

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know him

and he does.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, you're my fact checking, cos

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reminds me of a story

My wife and I were going to a bar in Cincinnati back in the day

We’re in line to get in, and she notices that a giant of a man bouncer has a tattoo on his neck that says “Geddy”

She asks him, “that wouldn’t be for Geddy Lee, would it?”

He says “hell yeah!” and they spend the next twenty minutes talking about Rush

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're like Freemasons.

We even have a secret handshake. And Patrick Stewart is our leader.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Aug 11, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Over/Under win total in 2009?

"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 11, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

60

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too early

There is A LOT of work to be done.

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

does votto go to LF now with LLm and A. Phillips splitting 1B

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on Aug 11, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i think its dickerson

woo fuckin hoo. i wanted him up here. but not like this. not like this

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 11, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

excellent reference

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck it, why not

put Bruce at short and Bako at first. What difference does it make?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Batting order

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

PS

the Reds still haven’t signed their first round pick.

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they have until friday

if they dont sign him then they also receive the number 8 pick next year in addition to their normal pick. so as long as they sign the guys next year alonso can go to hell for wanting so much

by kcox17 on Aug 11, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One thing

Signing Alonso makes it easier for Votto to go to left field.

If putting Votto in left is even a good thing.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree that this is Alonso's fault more than the Reds

but it doesn’t help

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by Man Mountain on Aug 11, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think this NEEDS to happen now.

Pay him Pat Burrell money. Fuck it, we need Yonder ASAP.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think at this point

its not necessary that it happens now. This year is a lost cause. next year seems to be shaping up that way too. Prospects are such a crap shoot if he wants a ton of money id let him go back to school. id prefer to spend it on major league talent to fill out our roster opposed to a guy who has never seen a professional pitch. and your only losing out on time because you get the pick back next year. this team doesnt look like it has an ability to win anytime soon anyway. Im praying for a HUGE offseason

by kcox17 on Aug 11, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My initial reaction was, "aw, crap."

Unless the two PTBNL are stellar, I don’t like this a bit. I’d just as soon have had two high draft choices. I’ll reserve my opinion until the deal is complete. Arizona as a stacked system, so the potential to land two strong players is there, especially since the Reds kicked money in on the deal.

As for Dallas Buck, I never particularly was a fan of his, but this might not be as bad as it looks. TJ isn’t nearly as dooming as what it once was and it Buck has learned how to become a better pitcher since he lost some of his velocity. His fastball has more sink than it once did and his slider and change are average. I’m not saying he can get by throwing in the mid-80s by any means, but upper 80s and knowing how to pitch can go a long way.

Buck’s numbers, other than Ks, are impressive in the minors. Even though the Midwest League is a pitcher’s league, remember, he was outstanding in the High-A California League, which is a hitter’s paradise.

Buck was a certain first-rounder until he came up with dead arm his final year at Oregon State and slipped to the third round. He’s athletic (played safety at Oregon State) and is a competitor.

Unfortunately, he can’t hit 40 HRs or drive in 100 every year. I don’t see anyone out there available who can.

We Are ... Marshall!

by Thundering Turtle on Aug 11, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Buck

Where would you rank him right now in our system? Outside the top 10?

by ken on Aug 11, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How to have a fire sale.

Note to Jockety:

Usually when you have a fire sale and decide to start over, you get quality players in return. Like the Marlins. Not crap, like you just did.

by MyScreenNameIsKevin on Aug 11, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The round table of idiots appearing on WLW this afternoon:

The Fay, Grande, Daugherty.

Stay tuned, kids.

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by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

George Grande?

I’m sure we’ll hear about how great of a guy Dallas Buck is, and how catchers love to catch him, and how Dallas Buck’s parents are standup Americans or some other such Leave It To Beaver horseshit.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Aug 11, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dallas Buck

would have been a first round draft pick before TJ surgery.

He probably isn’t to Max Scherzer or Jarrod Parker’s level, but he WAS one of our better young pitching prospects.

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pilgrimage

Should I still make the effort to fly to Cincy for a 3-game series next year?

Paul Householder is my hero.

by Number_1_Dunner on Aug 11, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone watching ESPN?

Who is this cheesecake that they hired for college FB analysis?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Back off, Pops.

The girl is mine.

"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 11, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, no no she's mine

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Say. Say. Say.

"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Aug 11, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm...

They’re saying on WLW that the other two players may need to clear waivers before they’re traded, which means they’re on the 40-man. Interesting if it’s true.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chris Burke?

And Jeff Salazar?

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No and No

I’m sure our GM knows the rule book and understands where the picks would have been had we let Dunn just walk. So we wouldn’t settle for that cheap. However teh DBacks know the rules too so they know any Prospect they give up can be replenished by those picks.

by kennythered on Aug 11, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only an idiot would reach for what he is given

Jocketty is not an idiot so he can clearly not choose the PTBNL in front of him. But Byrnes knows that Jocketty is not an idiot. He would have been counting on it. So Jocketty clearly can not choose the PTBNL in front of Byrnes.

by Red Menace on Aug 11, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Inconceivable!

Jocketty should never have started a land war in Asia.

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bowden just would have his nose buried

in a big mound of iocaine powder on his desk.

by Brendanukkah on Aug 11, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What were they thinking?

I can’t believe they couldn’t even get Micah Owings for Dunn.

I mean, they got rid of Griffey for anything they could get. I understand that. But Dunn is still productive, in spite of the strike outs.

by MyScreenNameIsKevin on Aug 11, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He would have

had to pass through waivers, theres no chance of that

by kennythered on Aug 11, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not?

If Dunn could pass waivers, why not Owings?

And if that’s the case, why not make the deal 12 days ago when he didn’t have to pass waivers?

by MyScreenNameIsKevin on Aug 11, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dunn didn't pass through waivers

All I’ve ever done was be Juan Pierre," he said. "I don’t know why, for some reason, they’re just sticking it to me this year."

by Slyde on Aug 11, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just read a rule book

He is cheap, teams would want to block the trade, and maybe even some teams would claim him and try to trade for him.

by kennythered on Aug 11, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Besides

Owings sucks, there whispers of Ankiel going around.

by kennythered on Aug 11, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a good hitter for a pitcher.

But he’s not a good hitter for an OF. Ton of power, super-competitive, but a true free-swinger. Especially at the first pitch.

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

I know a lot more about Dusty’s smallball and pitcher management than his lineups.

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 11, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs