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SN Report: Sox Trade Jimenez to Reds for Minor Leaguer By Jason Gage July 6, 2003 SoxNet.net/FutureSox.com Opening day second-baseman, D’Angelo Jimenez, was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor league reliever Scott Dunn on Sunday. Jimenez, 25, was designated for assignment after the Sox acquired Roberto Alomar and Carl Everett, giving the Sox 10 days to trade him. Dunn is a 25-year-old AA-pitcher who has spent the season with the Chattanooga Lookouts. This season, Dunn, who has seen time as a starter, has worked as a reliever. In 31 games, Dunn is 3-2 with a 3.79 ERA and eight saves in 40 1/3 innings. Dunn has struck out 54 while walking 16, while holding opponents to a .211 average (31 hits). Dunn was a 10th round pick out of the University of Texas in 1999. The Reds are expected to use Jimenez, who batted .255 with seven homers and 26 RBIs in 73 games this season, as a utility man where he will see time at third base, second base and shortstop. Dunn will likely report to the Birmingham Barons (AA) where he may replace recently traded Royce Ring as the closer. Scouting Report: Dunn, who possesses a mid-90's fastball and a plus knuckle-curve, needs to work on his control to become a true prospect. This season the Reds saw a big improvement on his control and it's a big reason why he's now being considered a legit prospect. In addition to working on control, Dunn needs to work on developing his secondary pitches. Stats: 2003 (Chattanooga-AA): 3-2, 3.79 ERA, 8 SV, 40.1 INN, 31 H, 54 K, 16 BB 2002 (Chattanooga-AA): 5-7, 3.92 ERA, 1 SV, 110.1 INN, 99 H, 114 K, 54 BB 2001 (Chattanooga-AA): 7-2, 4.12 ERA, 98.1 INN, 96 H, 87 K, 71 BB 2001 (Mudville-A): 5-3, 2.11 ERA, 59.2 INN, 73 K, 31 BB 2000 (Clinton-A): 11-3, 3.96 ERA, 147.2 INN, 123 H, 159 K, 89 BB 1999 (Billings-R): 1-3, 4.31 ERA, 39.2 INN, 36 H, 36 K, 24 BB

The X5 is sweet... I'm either getting that or the Infinity FX45 this fall. If my vote matters steff, go with the X5 or the new RX. Those Euro Lights are tight. Cerb, that is gonna be pimp...I'm thinking we have a new car for the roadtrip

Typically the AAA club is the one that stays close. It would make sense to have them all near eachother (Most of the Sox teams are all very close) simply because it means scouts can travel and watch all their guys with a lot more ease.

I'm guessing your friend was wondering if that was Rex "the Wonder Dog" Hudler who announces for the Angels and was a former player.

Gracious...ya, he can hit the mid 90's and has some potential. Not rated by BA, probably cause he's a little older. In the past he was used as a starter/reliever (Ala SpotStarter). Really good numbers...mainly the Opponents batting average.

This has been a game with a ton of hard hits. The homers haven't been pulled so I'm happy with this peformance. The guys are crushing the ball and have done the little things thus far. Nice play by Crede there.

I'd say either here or to Charlotte. May depend on who the Rangers are going to take. Birmingham has a 3-day all-star break starting tomorrow, so we may not hear until Thursday. I'd say he's replacing Royce Ring.

Where did you find this Cerb? This guy looks pretty good. I got a report going up on SoxNet as we speak. Trying to find out what he throws. Judging by his k numbers I'm guessing he's got a great arm.

working on it right now...

Lee isn't slow. Lee just swings for the fences too many times and in my opinion acquiring Ponson and Lightenberg would put the Sox over the top. You'd have 5 very good pitchers and Wright would move to the pen as Glover either goes to Bmore or gets shipped somewhere for a pinch hitter. Pen: Wright, Wunsch, Marte, Tom, Koch, Lightenberg, White Let Koch/Tom/Marte close with Lightenberg in the 7th and one of the guys that isn't closing in the eighth and you have a backup plan in case anything happens. Plus Wunsch and White can get it done and Wright is a long guy and can get settled in the pen. I'd say that would be a heck of a pen. Rotation Colon Buehrle Loaiza Ponson Garland

I understand what is happening. I find myself getting upset that people actually believe this crap. Ya, I know..just wanted to point out. Kind of like how at times we here what the Sox are offering for a trade, but thats what they want to give up, not what the other team is asking for.

I think a Ponson/Lightenberg package with Carlos Lee and maybe even Arnie Munoz or Matt Ginter would be enough and I think that would put the Sox over the top. I'm willing to chance on Konerko getting a little more playing time cause I Think he'll get through this thing. Plus, he still wouldn't be needed to start all the time as we would use Daubbie in left/dh with Everett playing the other and I'm very happy with Rowand/Harris in center. I like having one of the centerfielders in the 2 hole of the lineup.

This is what the Yanks want for him. This isn't what the Sox are offering.

Maggs rips a triple off the very top of the wall. He's stranded as Everett strikes out on a nice curveball. To the bottom of the 1st: 1-0 Sox

I wouldn't be giving up a whole lot for him. His ERA could be lower, but I like the low batting average against. Nice pickup, but I fear they'd be asking for way too much. Sox would be better going for someone on the Marlins or another team that they could keep long-term if they were going after it. Or just go after Lightenberg or something along those lines.

Right now I don't think there are any offers, but I think the deal does make sense. Urbina's Numbers YEAR G GS IP H R ER HR BB SO W L Hld Sv BS BAA WHIP ERA 2003 37 0 36.2 31 18 17 6 16 38 0 4 0 24 4 .230 1.28 4.17

I'm sure Carlos is on the block, I'd guess for a starter. I love his defense but he's always swinging for the fences. I can't stand that philosphy. Like Mario told me yesterday the coaching staff needs to stay on these guys. Maybe they are, and if so, then Carlos sure isn't listening.

Frank blasts one into centerfield, but right at Baldelli. Still, it was more then enough to knock Alomar in. Way to go Hurt, Arow and Alomar...thats textbook baseball. 1-0 SOX

Nice Job JM and Rowand Rowand has a perfect bunt and Alomar gets to 3rd. Come on Frank, drive him in.

Whooo Groundrule double by Roberto Alomar to start the inning Do we bunt him over with Aaron?

Supposedly the Sox have turned down this trade as the Yanks wanted Neal Cotts.

Thanks Rex Its definately a plus that he's back in the rotation. I guess I was right with my guesstimate of his June numbers.

I actually think Carlos should be on the block for a relief pitcher or starter. Then have Daubach and Everett rotate in left. Everett plays ocassionally in center, but its mainly Harris and Rowand who I think can handle the job. Then let Daubbie/Everett/Konerko rotate at the DH position. If you get a starter for Carlos, move one guy from our rotation to the pen and then still use a prospect or two to land a damn good relief pitcher, imo. This team really could use one more reliever. Then again Wright could be that guy, as I think he will be able to throw quite a few pitches all in one inning and thats tough on hitters.

If anyone wants a big reason for Alomar's slip, they should look at the fact he had no protection in the lineup, mixed with the fact that Howe took him out of his game. He wasn't allowed to bunt, nor was he allowed to steal. That may seem minimal to some, but when you make your living playing agressive, heads up baseball and doing all those things it makes a huge defense. Eventually guys stop playing in on the corners which closes the big holes he once had. Mix that with him never being in the NL so he didn't recognize the pitching and I chalk that up as another reason. I also think he wasn't happy there. He will be happy with his brother and in competition. The Sox will be alright.

Trust me, Anderson isn't going anywhere and in a year he may be replacing Borchard as our future outfielder while Reed is already starting at the major leauge level. Sounds to me like Bounds should be up in A ball and I'm guessing Anderson will be up there soon enough this year. I wonder if they'll try Nanita up there as well.