He strikes out a lot but has been a power hitter and leads the team in homeruns. With this he will make more than Griffey, Jr.
2007-10-31 14:10:15 · 5 answers · asked by Sharon S 7 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Yes very smart.
Adam Dunn is a deathning fear to power pitches who throw 97, 98 fastballs. He's hitting .360 in his career against righties (A true fear for pitchers for a guy who's been playing for 10 years) and he's pitching an absolutely terrible .178 career average against lefties. 75% of his strikeouts are against lefties.
The Reds need a offensive power in their lineup, a long with Ken Griffey Junior (He can't do it all...Unfortunetly.)
2007-10-31 15:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Chris Stewart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think he's good trade bait for some AL team. Dunn would be terrific in the AL as a designated hitter. The Reds have a chance to make a good trade to upgrade their pitching staff.
2007-10-31 21:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by Tee Double You 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a marketability factor and Dunn is a star on a club that is searching mightily to reconnect with fans. And don't disregard for one minute that Dusty Baker had a say in this matter......I am sure he wanted this deal done to keep a power hitter in his lineup.
2007-10-31 21:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by Zombie Birdhouse 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. The Reds haven't really been close with Dunn.
2007-10-31 21:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by rath 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
40 HRs and 100 RBI for only $11-13M these days is cheap. Guess they felt they couldn't pass it up!
2007-10-31 21:27:00 · answer #5 · answered by pricehillsaint 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋