More Dunn-Arroyo trash talk

by ken on Sep 13, 2008 4:10 PM EDT Comment 25 comments

From Hal, the latest shots in the Dunn-Arroyo war of words:

Then Dunn was told that Arroyo said on a recent radio show that the Reds pitchers enjoying the young outfielders chasing down balls, "And, yes, Dunn hit some home runs, but he didn’t catch some balls out there."

Dunn shrugged that one off and said, "That’s because when Arroyo pitched I didn’t have to go after too many. They went over my head."

Oh no he did NOT!! I didn't hear about Arroyo's comment. There must have been friction between the two before the trade, because there's no good reason why Arroyo keeps taking shots at Dunn in the press. It's too bad that he's not pitching this series.

I do miss the big guy's sense of humor:

Dunn is wearing uniform No. 32, the same number Jay Bruce wears for the Reds, but Dunn laughed and said, "That’s not why. I know Jay misses me. Probably carries my picture in his wallet. I’m sure he sleeps with it."

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I'm not sure what happened in the clubhouse

but Arroyo continues to come off as an asshole.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Sep 13, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That reminds me of a story a former Red once told me

It involves another Reds LF, much maligned for his defense, Kal Daniels. So, the story goes that ‘ol Kal was playing left when Danny Jackson was on the mound and there was a ball hit down the line and Kal was really slow to go and get the ball, fell down lazily and allowed the runner to get to third. The guy scored on a sac fly and the Reds were then down by a run and Jackson was on the hook for the loss. When the inning ended, Jackson went over to Kal and got in his face and asked him “What the fuck were you doing out there?” and Kal looks him dead in the eye and says, "I didn’t throw that terrible muthafucking pitch, shut up!" Jackson had to be restrained and I don’t think they were ever very close after that one. I wonder just how often shit like that really happens. I know one thing, Bronson may be wise not to have physically confronted the large donkey man.

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Sep 13, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A certain Yankees broadcaster

who shall not be named here says that’s something you never, ever do if you are a pitcher. You never criticize the fielders behind you, no matter how much they deserve it.

In return, pitchers want outfielders to at least pretend to chase the ball, even if it’s hit 50’ over their heads and they have no possible chance to get it. A “courtesy chase” is expected; just turning around and watching it go out is considered as slap in the face to the pitcher.

Not sure what’s going on with Arroyo and Dunn. Maybe Arroyo’s mad because Dunn was so publicly thrilled to leave the Reds. Maybe they never got along. Or maybe they’re kidding.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 13, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I simply refuse to believe

Danny Jackson ever had to be restrained.

by ken on Sep 13, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sooooooo, uhhhhhh

I guess Dunn isn’t coming back when he becomes a FA?

...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield

by Cy Schourek on Sep 13, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

odd

When Dunn came up he actually had a decent throwing arm. I’ve never heard an explanation on how his arm went limp prematurely. The Reds offical I spoke to said Dunn and Junya were definite additions by subtraction in the clubhouse. The word lazy was spoken. Its funny, b/c i thought that same thing. Lack of hustle is contagious, and the Reds dont have the organizational depth to play 3/4 speed.

by obc2 on Sep 13, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dunn's throwing arm

im not sure where i heard it (or even if it was reputable, or even real) but i remember hearing that he hurt his throwing shoulder and it significantly hindered his throwing. he was a QB at Texas and his arm was pretty strong. it would almost have to have been hurt, right?

as for the lazy bit, i really do think thats a product of the Pete Rose Syndrome in Cincy. everyone is supposed to go 100 miles an hour and break their legs running into the wall or they are lazy. i dont have any inside information or anything, but its just my 2 cents.

"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 14, 2008 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the defense to dunn's local criticism about his attitude

has always been that we don’t really know what goes on in the clubhouse. However, perhaps stuff that Arroyo is saying, and that BP has said in the past have some merit to them.

What's the ratio of Stanley Nickels to Schrute Bucks?

by chandrathan on Sep 13, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

why does bruce sleep with his wallet?

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Sep 14, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Is this a trick question ?

‘tHan may be right, Dunner and KG jr were pretty tight and when Grif was traded it did not appear that Adam stepped up as a leader…Of course I don’t kn- ow what goes on in the clubhouse – But BP, Bronson and clownboy can all be wrong…can they?

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 Sep 14, 2008 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that is an excellent question

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Sep 14, 2008 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Obviously

Nobody told him that the love of money is the root of all evil.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 14, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He doesn't love it

He’s just sleeping with it!

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Sep 15, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

You men are all alike!

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by BubbaFan on Sep 15, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sadly BubbaFan you are correct

WE men only concern ourselves with:
Sex
Money
Sports
Cars
Beer
and of course Modern Dance – especially Merce Cunningham

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 Sep 15, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fucking Merce Cunningham...

I have nightmares, ’s a long story

Politickin' in God's Country

by chesirecat on Sep 15, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought...

…you were only concerned with sex.

Money, sports, cars, beer, and modern dance are just things you use to get sex.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 15, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

my modern dance must be broken...

and I am a fool for passing on that coed softball league

by jacob brumfield on Sep 15, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Correct

As Dave Chappelle correctly observed, “If women would fuck in a cardboard box, we would never work again.”

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Sep 16, 2008 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have an idea

Professional Coed Drunken Extreme Racing where the contestants must race while inebriated and having sex. League rules state that everyone celebrates a win with modern dance.

Our problem this year has been offense and defense. -- MixFMKyle

by jch24 on Sep 16, 2008 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&id=3582486&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab4pos1

It seems like the Dbacks are satisfied with Dunn’s leadership.

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Sep 16, 2008 9:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ok, i suck.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&id=3582486&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab4pos1

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Sep 16, 2008 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sigh

“Some people have told me, ‘Why don’t you swing at the first pitch? To me, I’m not doing the team justice if I do that. In certain situations, yeah, I’ll swing at the first pitch. But the goal is usually to get the starting pitcher out of there and get into the bullpen. That’s what I try to do — work the count, and when I get a good pitch to hit, don’t miss it.”

I miss Adam Dunn so much, it’s unhealthy at this point.

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

by BK on Sep 16, 2008 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

conversely:

“when you get a good pitch to hit, dont miss it.”

to bad you alwasy mis spitches!!11 your not good! yeh you could hit dingers but more often you would STRIKEOUT1 Pujlios hits more home runs tahn strikesouts why cant you??! you cant because you ARE BAD!!

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by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 16, 2008 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wasn't there some friction between Dunn and Arroyo

because Dunn was upset that Arroyo stayed out late on nights before he was scheduled to pitch, causes him to show up to the ballpark in less than prestine condition?

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Sep 16, 2008 10:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs