Dunn to Nats
2 years, $20 mil is what I'm hearing (per Verducci)
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Hard to believe the Giants weren’t that interested in a slugging first baseman.
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by Skaldheim on Feb 11, 2009 12:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
if the rumors that he had no interest in playing first were true, I guess there’s not much they could do about that.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 12:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We should have made him a third baseman.
by xanthan on Feb 11, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be hilarious and worth $10 million a year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
fatties can't play third
I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.
by oldjacket on Feb 11, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wasn’t it that Burrell didn’t want to play first, and Dunn is so bad at first that they didn’t want him?
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by haverecords on Feb 11, 2009 1:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Decent deal for Nats. Deal length is fine and he’s getting paid like a +2 win player, which is basically what he is.
by xanthan on Feb 11, 2009 12:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
plus, he gives them a semi-star to market
on that team, that’s got to count for something. Cristian Guzman sure isn’t going to put butts in the seats.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Feb 11, 2009 1:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Ryan Zimmerman is a marketable star for that team.
Brian Sabean's our GM: Not exactly the "silver bullet that's going to save the day"
by rxmeister on Feb 11, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Back at the beginning of the offseason, I read that Dunn was looking for a nine-figure deal.
Oops.
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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t the Angels sign Abreu as well? The Manny, Borass and Special Agent Ned Circus should get very entertaining now.
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Man, all of a sudden, if the Dodgers don’t sign Manny, their best remaining outfield option is… Garret Anderson.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 12:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t that be a cryin’ shame. Maybe they could trade for Ibanez or Sarge Jr.
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 12:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Back in 1996/1997, when Bonds demanded a trade, I remember one of the deals being discussed involved Anderson as a centerpiece. I also remember a trade with the Mets for Alex Ochoa and others was discussed. So, so glad that didn’t happen.
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by jcb9 on Feb 11, 2009 12:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think this is a sign that Manny is signing with the Dodgers. Dunn was waiting on the Dodgers, and I don’t think he would have signed with the Nationals unless his agent was informed that the Dodgers were no longer interested.
Brian Sabean's our GM: Not exactly the "silver bullet that's going to save the day"
by rxmeister on Feb 11, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
totally unrelated to everything else
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 12:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I wish baseball would integrate the Segway into game-time action. Like, using it for bullpen relievers (they could ride in from the OF) or for managers during pitching changes. It would be awesome.
by xanthan on Feb 11, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Fix some bull horns and fuzzy dice on it and we are good to go!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Feb 11, 2009 1:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wishbaseballBengie Molina would integrate the Segway into game-time action.
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Feb 11, 2009 11:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be amazing. They also need to integrate the “Descending from the ceiling and/or a helicopter” thing when they announce the starting lineups. Like that video of Shinjo in Japan. You know what I mean.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 11, 2009 1:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
One word: zipline!
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Feb 12, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or to help Bengie around the bases...
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by j14 on Feb 11, 2009 1:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
dammit
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Feb 11, 2009 11:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OMG WTF R U DOIN SABEZ!!1
by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 11, 2009 1:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's weird but
the fans commenting on that story aren’t completely retarded.
by chilibean_3 on Feb 11, 2009 1:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t help but be a little dissapointed that we show more interest in Burell/Dunn for 1B, especially given that it’s an obvious need & the market has been pretty reasonable. Oh well, not annoyed about it, but it would have been nice.
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by GiantFan on Feb 11, 2009 3:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This signing gives Boras leverage
Dodgers backup plan was Adam Dunn. Now Scott Boras could use this signing to get what he wants for Manny. Dodgers don’t have much in the OF.
by SFGuy on Feb 11, 2009 4:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not that much. The situation is essentially the same. LA can go much higher than anyone else wants to, and do you really think manny will turn down 1/25 for 1/17 or 2/32 or so that other teams might offer?
Adoptive Parent of Francisco Peguero. He can throw, he can run, he can hit(fastballs), and he's Dominican. What else do you need to know?
by haverecords on Feb 11, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
not much ?
i’d take either or kemp in a heartbeat.
by giantdonkey on Feb 11, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nick the Stick?
I know he’s been healthy for, like, 3 hours over the past 7 years, but don’t the Nats have an interest in moving Nick Johnson now?
All I’m sayin’ is: the dude can hit.
Anyone want a piece of that? Seriously, no? I’ve always had a slight mancrush on him.
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
by juanboy on Feb 11, 2009 5:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I agree. I always want him for the last pick in fantasy. That works out alright for a few weeks. He’s always injured sure but now’s the perfect time to buy low. I want.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Feb 11, 2009 11:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Aren’t these recent signings making the Renteria deal look hella expensive? In other words, OMG WTF R U DOIN SABEZ!!1
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
by ResDog on Feb 11, 2009 8:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Meh
it wouda been fun to have a big hitter. But oh well
by bondslegend on Feb 11, 2009 9:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Had this deal been w/ us
I would have been happy. I’m a little disappointed, but I will give the FO the benefit of the doubt on this one.
I think that means our roster is set, folks.
by FairweatherFan on Feb 12, 2009 2:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This does however add an interesting wrinkle to the Manny situation
It basically sends the message that the Dodgers have no other options. If they don’t get Manny now their OF is going to be in trouble.
This would be a perfect time for Sabean to jump in w/ a 2/50 or 3/60 deal and drive the price up for the dodgers.
Either that, or steal Manny away with his + 4 wins, causing a likely delta shift of 6 wins between us and them
by FairweatherFan on Feb 12, 2009 2:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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