Upgraded from the diaries. This would instantly be the biggest move of the offseason if it happens - JD

This was bured in the end of the LaRue signing story.

If this becomes true my opinion of O'Brien will go up a few ticks

O'Brien doesn't expect any more signings before Jan. 1.

It would make sense to sign Dunn long-term, because he stands to make $8 million or $9 million in arbitration.

He'd probably be willing to play for less in '06 in exchange for long-term security. That's what LaRue and Freel did.

"We really haven't had any substantial conversations," O'Brien said. "That will be a priority after the first of the year."