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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   0 recs

Nooooooooooooooooooooo!

Damn them all to hell.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Aug 11, 2008 2:40 PM EDT   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 to parent up   0 recs

this is going on the front until it's debunked

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:41 PM EDT   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   0 recs

...

...

...

...dammit.

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

Yeah

That doesn’t make sense

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 2:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

FTH?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

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

but we didnt pull him back

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:51 PM EDT to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

right

we traded him

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT to parent up   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   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   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 to parent up   0 recs

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

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

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

we really suck now

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

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

As apposed to what?

Overserved and underwhelmed.

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

Sorry

opposed

Overserved and underwhelmed.

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

sorry

we really really suck now

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow 700 already has Dunn Traded Promos

running

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by MixFMKyle on Aug 11, 2008 2:49 PM EDT   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 to parent up   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   0 recs

dickerson, patterson, bruce

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:50 PM EDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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   0 recs

sure

John H. Careerminorleaguer
and
Don Q. Neverplaysinthemajors

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

BOOOOOOOOO

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

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

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 2:55 PM EDT   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 to parent up   0 recs

Ok.

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

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

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 2:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nah

Bob Boone was the lowpoint.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

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

same here...

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

by crolfer on Aug 12, 2008 9:48 AM EDT to parent up   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   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   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   0 recs

we're playing for draft picks!

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 2:57 PM EDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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   0 recs

the 2008 Reds may lose 100+

"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey

by JJ on Aug 11, 2008 3:04 PM EDT to parent up   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   0 recs

Monday Night Football tonight!

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

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

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 2:59 PM EDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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   0 recs

Who plays the OF now?

Cabrera, Patterson and Bruce?

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

i think dickerson gets the callup

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Aug 11, 2008 3:00 PM EDT to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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.

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

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:02 PM EDT   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 to parent up   0 recs

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

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

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't get it!!!

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

"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey

by JJ on Aug 11, 2008 3:03 PM EDT   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

Homer.

Book it.

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

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:05 PM EDT to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

He's a classic change of scenery guy.

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

by BK on Aug 11, 2008 3:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Cueto

No one will touch Homer

by bobestes on Aug 11, 2008 3:05 PM EDT to parent up   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   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