July 6, 200322 yr 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
July 6, 200322 yr I know that Frank Thomas likes D'Angelo and he may be talent, but we never saw it. Hopefully he can turn it around with the Reds. I'll take the prospect.
July 6, 200322 yr Nice record in previous years. In Pioneer league after he was drafted in 1999, 1-3 4.312 ERA in 9 games, 8 of em starts. 40 IP, 36 hits, 24 BB and 36 Ks with .240 batting average against. In 2000, at Clinton in MWL, 11-3 with 3.96 ERA in 26 games, all starts. 148 IP, 123 Hits, 89 BBs and 159 Ks. .228 average against. In 2001, started off in High A in Cal league, 5-3 2.11 ERA in 10 starts, 60 IP, 45 Hits, 31 BBs and 73 Ks with .208 Average against. Promoted to AA and finished 7-2 in 17 starts with 4.12 ERA, 98 IP, 96 Hits, 71 BBs and 87 Ks and .262 average. In 2002, in AA, 37 games, 12 starts, 1 save. 5-7 record with 3.92 ERA. 110 IP, 99 Hits, 54 Walks and 114 Ks. .245 Average against. This guy has decent stats, cannot believe we got him for DJ.
July 6, 200322 yr Author This guy definately has the ability to possibly make it to the majors as a reliever. Despite being older he's had some pretty dominant numbers in the minors. High K's and a .211 OBA.
July 6, 200322 yr Not all that old for AA actually, he progressed fast and kind of stuck in AA, I think he has a chance, better stuff coming to us than most of last years guys who have done well, like Pacheco, Meaux, Francisco, An. Gotta like our scouts odds.
July 6, 200322 yr Author I agree. One thing Williams has always done fairly well is gotten good lesser known prospects for his guys. I'm putting together a spreadsheet of all his stats right now, gonna have them up in a few minutes.
July 6, 200322 yr PLEASE SAY THIS ISN'T THE TRADE THAT'S SUPPOSED TO "BLOW OUR MINDS" ? No, it's not.
July 6, 200322 yr Mr. Show ... I finally have to ask ... who is the girl on your sig line, is that Pam Anderson? Back to reality ... this guy Dunn appears to have turned the corner this year. My brother in law is a Chattanooga Lookouts season tix holder and a big Reds fan, and he is PISSED they traded him for Jimenez. He said Dunn's major problem was control coming into this year, and he appears to have harnessed it. His other comment was "you guys have picked up a guy who can be a good set-up guy as soon as next year."
July 6, 200322 yr Mr. Show ... I finally have to ask ... who is the girl on your sig line, is that Pam Anderson? No, that's Nikki Schieler Ziering.
July 7, 200322 yr Author Mr. Show ... I finally have to ask ... who is the girl on your sig line, is that Pam Anderson? Back to reality ... this guy Dunn appears to have turned the corner this year. My brother in law is a Chattanooga Lookouts season tix holder and a big Reds fan, and he is PISSED they traded him for Jimenez. He said Dunn's major problem was control coming into this year, and he appears to have harnessed it. His other comment was "you guys have picked up a guy who can be a good set-up guy as soon as next year." Sweet...glad to know your bro thinks we did well. Looking at his stats I think the same, but its always better when first hand people like a guy.
July 7, 200322 yr I'm totally amazed we got anything for him.......... If the prospect we recieved is breathing and has a pulse-we fleeced the Reds.Good job Kenny......... K-Y
July 7, 200322 yr Dunn really has cut down on his BB per IP this year. Looks like a good move. I thought we'd just lose Jiminez and receive nothing.
July 7, 200322 yr PLEASE SAY THIS ISN'T THE TRADE THAT'S SUPPOSED TO "BLOW OUR MINDS" ? It was suppose to be the big trade, but once again KW got the names mixed up. He thought he was getting ADAM Dunn. In all seriousness it was a decent move. At least we got something for Jimenez. It sounds like Dunn is similar to Almonte(as far as progress and age) with better stuff.
July 7, 200322 yr It was suppose to be the big trade, but once again KW got the names mixed up. He thought he was getting ADAM Dunn. In all seriousness it was a decent move. At least we got something for Jimenez. It sounds like Dunn is similar to Almonte(as far as progress and age) with better stuff. Goddamn KW. Do your homework you piece of s***
July 7, 200322 yr Steve Sparks is a Knuckleballer... Dunn throws a Knucklecurve, two very different pitches. For example, Mike Mussina throws a knucklecurve as his out pitch.
July 7, 200322 yr It was suppose to be the big trade, but once again KW got the names mixed up. He thought he was getting ADAM Dunn. In all seriousness it was a decent move. At least we got something for Jimenez. It sounds like Dunn is similar to Almonte(as far as progress and age) with better stuff. LMFAO!!!
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