Adam Dunn
by bigjoe on Dec 2, 2008 10:29 AM EST
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Its pretty obvious we need a POWER BAT in left field. Adam Dunn is without a shadow of a doubt the best OF on the market. A new benefit just popped up, courtesy of the stupid, stupid, STUPID Diamondbacks: they didn't offer him arbitration. So if we were to sign him, we wouldn't lose our second round pick. Its win-win: we get our power bat without losing any young talent.
What makes no sense to me is why Arizona wouldn't offer him arbitration...what a stupid move, to give up 3 players for a 2 month rental, and not even get anything out of the deal.
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I agree. Some people are going to disagree and say we need a right handed bat in left but if you have a chance to get one of the top 5 power hitters in the game, why not make a legitimate offer to him? Wonder why there hasn’t been much talk about the Braves pursuing him….
by SUGMG4 on Dec 2, 2008 10:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I with ya’ll on this one. I couldn’t care less about the strikeouts, gimme somebody who can change the ballgame with one swing of the bat at anytime. I know the braves don’t really go for these kind of players, but I seriously think Dunn is the kind of player who could energize the ball club…. and the fans.
by Bmacbandwagon on Dec 2, 2008 11:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Diamondbacks didn’t offer him arbitration because they didn’t want to risk him accepting. Now, I doubt that he would, but they felt that they absolutely couldn’t afford it. They’re in pretty bad financial shape, as they’ve already fired about half of their front office, and are drastically cutting payroll.
by drdonkeypunch on Dec 2, 2008 11:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dunn would be a great addition to the ball club. The news that the D-backs didn’t offer arb. makes him even more attractive and ball clubs will probably move on him fast. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s signed within two weeks. Depending on the contract that could be a great pickup. I hope we don’t stay away because he’s a lefty.
by Charmin519 on Dec 2, 2008 11:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree, I’ve been saying this for a few weeks now (as a lot of you have). Dunn is in the middle of his prime (he just turned 29). For probably only $2-3 mill more per season, we can have him over the aging Jermaine Dye. Get him and stick him between Chipper and McCann.
by coldriver10 on Dec 2, 2008 11:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Look at you, all trying to get put onto the main page again.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Dec 2, 2008 11:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
because of me using proper punctuation and capitalization? haahhaha
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by bigjoe on Dec 2, 2008 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We don't necessarily need a RH bat
Our splits as a team against RHP/LHP aren’t as bad as you might think.
vs LHP: .264/.335/.381
vs RHP: .273/.350/.421
All six of our primary OF’s (Frenchie, Blanco, Kotsay, Norton, Anderson, B Jones) hit a combined 30 HR’s last season. Dunn had 40 by himself. I agree with coldriver that it probably wouldn’t cost us too much more to sign Dunn over Dye and we could keep our young talent or use it to trade for a SP. We should definitely look into signing Dunn.
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by garriscp on Dec 2, 2008 12:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What type of contract do you guys think he wants?
by Charmin519 on Dec 2, 2008 12:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
we should definitely sign him. i’m thinking we might be able to get him at a discount since there is pretty much no talk about him right now. whats up with that? but the braves should definitely sign dunn
by heap16 on Dec 2, 2008 12:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think many teams are interested in him because he doesn’t appeal to the average fan. We see the underlying value and how the strikeouts really aren’t too bad, but he’s going to frustrate a large majority of the fan base despite the home runs. I’d like to know a Reds or D’backs fan point of view on him. For me personally, I like his durability and stubbornness to play through injuries – I guess it’s the football player in him. If there’s one quality the Braves are looking for, and need, it has to be durability. It’d be a huge hit for one of the acquired players to go down to a major injury.
by beeniez on Dec 2, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think we’ll start hearing more rumors about him now that it’s settled that he won’t cost teams any draft picks.
Having said that, I really hope the Braves are among the teams listed in the rumors.
by coldriver10 on Dec 2, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is just a guess, but I think 4 years, 56 million (14 mill per year) could get it done with his current market.
by coldriver10 on Dec 2, 2008 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SCREW HIM AND HIS FAMILY
sorry wrong thread.
by 10-4 on Dec 2, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think his defense may be a concern. Not mine, but the Braves. I’m all for him.
by 10-4 on Dec 2, 2008 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dunn actually wasn’t as bad this year…he wasn’t in the bottom 10 of all LF in the dewan rankings. no idea where he did rank since i don’t own the fielding bible…but heck, it can’t be THAT bad, right?
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by bigjoe on Dec 2, 2008 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I think he pulled a Jeter and improved from “the worst fielder at his position” to “hey he’s about average now”
by VictorW on Dec 2, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nah, jeter was still a disgrace last year judging by dewan
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by bigjoe on Dec 2, 2008 8:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn
Who would you rather sign Pat Burrell or Adam Dunn. Both would be looking at basically the same contract give or take 1/2 mill or the length. here are the numbers over the last 3 years
Dunn averages 40 Hrs, 100 Rbi’s, 93 runs, and 382 obp
Burrell averages 31 hrs, 92 rbi’s, 77 runs and 385 obp.
For the same money I have no idea why you would sign Burrell who is 3 years older and play just as bad a LF as anyone in the majors.
by mauck98 on Dec 2, 2008 4:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dunn. by far.
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by bigjoe on Dec 2, 2008 6:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
my money...
would be on Dunn. Neither guy is much defensively, so you still need a late innings defensive replacement for either of them. I could see the Braves going 4/1 with the 4 guaranteed, but no no-trade clause, of course. Dunn’s other weakness is dedication to the game — I think that’s what causes his lack of defensive skills, but I’m not convinced Burrell is any more qualified there.
by BBFAN46 on Dec 3, 2008 8:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, a 4 year deal for Dunn is probably a good call for us
by BraveBronco0121 on Dec 2, 2008 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't go 4 guaranteed years
I would be more willing to go 3/41 with a mutual option for 15 million in 2012 when Dunn will only be 33
by mauck98 on Dec 2, 2008 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with it all except Manny is the best FA OF
But there is 0 chance he ends up in a Braves uniform. I don’t care if we need a LH power bat. If we get more power in a righty, get him. McCann is lefty, and I know that he is not going to fill our need for a LH bat by himself, he is pretty good. Dunn would be a great addition to us.
Less important question: What number will he wear if he signs here? 44 is retired in honor of Hank Aaron.
by scottyboy10 on Dec 2, 2008 6:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i’ll throw out a vote for 88, just so he can be WACKY~!
or whatever number he wore at texas. 4 maybe? i dunno
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by bigjoe on Dec 2, 2008 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ks
I just dont like how he strikes out as much… Homers are overated. Ill take average before homers
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by auskip07 on Dec 3, 2008 12:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are
You sure you want to use Andruw Jones as an example? Average does translate into other people getting RBI’s Its a team thats how it works. Also puts people on bases, stress on pitchers, and usually an average is a great measuring stick for how good a hitter they are. Home runs are nice but i wouldnt give a damn for a guy that hit 240 and 45 homers compared to a guy that hit 330 and 20 home runs. Leads to a more consistent oppourtunity to score runs. thats just my opinion
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by auskip07 on Dec 3, 2008 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
by your logic, juan pierre is a better run produce than adam dunn. fail times a million.
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by bigjoe on Dec 3, 2008 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’d be interesting to see some kind of statistical study on that. Take Juan Pierre’s best season versus Dunn’s best season and see who accounted for more offense for the team. Of course there’s also the intangible aspect of what a fast baserunner does to a pitcher and how that affects the batters behind him, but I’m not sure there’s any kind of stat to work that out.
Taking a quick glance at it, 2004 seems like the best year for both of them, Pierre had a .374 OBP and accounted for 149 runs between RBI and runs scored. Dunn on the other hand had a .388 OBP and accounted for 207 runs between the two.
Maybe one of the stat heads on here can work it up for real. But I think you’re right, in the end Dunn might produces considerably more.
by cbwilk on Dec 3, 2008 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.baseballmusings.com/cgi-bin/LineupAnalysis.py
go ahead, plug in a lineup of 9 adam dunns and a lineup of 9 juan pierres and tell me what you get.
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by bigjoe on Dec 3, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it was really close hoenstly and i was shocked (insert sarcasm here)… a lineup of 2004 Adam Dunn will score almost 2 runs more than a lineup of 2004 Juan Pierre
and more importantly… if you take their career OBP and SLG pierre is barely a league avg offense ( scoring below 4.5 runs a game) while Team Dunn scored well over 1000 runs a season at about 6.5 a game
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by Swo12bv on Dec 3, 2008 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ok so in all actuality 2001 was Pierre’s best season which would leave him about 1.7 runs per game short of Dunn. Even with Pierre’s advantage defensively (and he isnt that good with the glove) and his speed i find it hard to beleive he can overcome the 1.7 run difference.
there i think we can officially say that battign avg is not a suitable means for evaluating players… at least in compared with OBP or even SLG… although im sure someone else will try to justify batting avg
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by Swo12bv on Dec 3, 2008 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus batting average is not easy to repeat
There are few people who can put together several exceptional average seasons – Boggs and Gwynn come to mind.
by buzzdeadwax on Dec 3, 2008 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
pierre has the arm of a little girl. dunn has 13 more career assists, and has been in the league a year less. so yeah. and before you say ZOMG CENTER FIELD!!! please don’t.
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by bigjoe on Dec 3, 2008 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bigjoe, you’re dead wrong on this one. Pierre has the arm of a baby girl.
I’ve always been surprised that Dunn’s arm isn’t better for a guy who was a quarterback.
by cbwilk on Dec 4, 2008 1:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My daughter slapped me in the face with more force than a Juan Pierre throw from the outfield.
She’s six months old.
by VegasAces on Dec 4, 2008 8:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ya i meant to make a point that i throw better than pierre… even when i throw left handed.. but i kinda forgot… i didnt really check to see if Pierre is actually better defensivley i just assumed a guy with plus plus speed would be better than a guy who is less than fast
also if i have to choose… vegasces analogy made me laugh the most
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by Swo12bv on Dec 4, 2008 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Im looking
at a better all around player then Just run producer. being a run producer relies on people around you……. of course Juan Pierre has less RBIs he a lead off man. First in the batting order and i wouldnt call him an all around good hitter he lacks power and consistiency
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by auskip07 on Dec 4, 2008 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Look more closely...
we didn’t have problems getting men on base last year, but we sure couldn’t get them home. How many one run games did we lose?
by BBFAN46 on Dec 4, 2008 7:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what is interesting is that our team batting avg was high lik eu said 270 (good enough for 8th best in baseball)… however we were 16th in runs scored and 15th in OPS…. so ur analysis (while it isnt somethign we didnt know) is spot on
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by Swo12bv on Dec 4, 2008 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rosenthal has a new column up saying we are interested in Dunn along with the Mariners and Nationals. Surely we can beat those 2 teams.
by 10-4 on Dec 3, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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