Diamondbacks Acquire Adam Dunn

by Charlie Wilmoth on Aug 11, 2008 3:23 PM EDT

The D'Backs have acquired Adam Dunn for three players. One of them is minor leaguer Dallas Buck, who's a decent prospect who was in the rotation for Class A+ Visalia. He recently had Tommy John surgery but has pitched acceptably since returning. The others are players to be named.

If Buck is the key player the Diamondbacks are giving up, this is a great move for them, although it's unclear to me how they'll align their outfield. With Justin Upton out, Arizona's real problem is that they've got Alex Romero starting most of the time in right field. Neither Dunn nor Conor Jackson have played any right field this year, so I'm not sure who will start there, or if Dunn will replace Romero or maybe first baseman Chad Tracy. Either way, this gives Arizona a much better shot at staying ahead of the Dodgers and winning the NL West.

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There has to be more, right?

If Buck is the key player, then that should shut up most of the people complaining about the Nady or Bay deals (although not many here are complaining). NH did a great job if that’s all the Reds got for Dunn. Dunn is a great run producer who gets unfairly criticized because of a low batting average.

by EStreet on Aug 11, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

Assuming...

that Buck is the centerpiece this is a nice deal for the Dbacks. Depending on the other two players it may be an ok deal for the Reds but that is hard to tell. Personally I would rather trade for players than get draft picks becuase I think you have a lot better chance for success with a player with a track record but still I’m pretty certain that Dunn would be a type A so I’m curious to find out who the PTBNL are. Now, I know all of the Rays fans think that Friedman is the second coming of you know who, but you have to give credit to a GM who recognizes that they are in their window and not afraid to go for it. It can be argued that right now the Rays have caught the Yankees and Red Sox in a vulnerable position but they were afraid to pull the trigger and make a move. Now, both the Yankees and Sox made moves to improve, and yes as crazy as it sounds getting rid if Manny was an upgrade, and the Rays have lost Crawfor and Longoria for 15 days. Let’s see if Baldelli can keep them on top. I don’t like all of the moves Byrnes has made but I have to say I applaud a GM who has the balls to go for it!

by Slick1 on Aug 11, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions