Felix Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I mean, I know it's still early, but this is the type of production we're getting out of the DH spot? Sure it's better than Mark Kotsay, but that's not saying much. We simply aren't going to win with this guy getting significant at-bats. Yeah, he'll hit some dingers, but his speed and inability to put the bat on the ball is going to do more damage than good. How are we supposed to score runs with him clogging the bases and striking out with runners on? That just isn't going to do our team any good. I'll admit, I was excited when we first signed him. I thought, "Hell yeah! Another Paul Konerko!" But it's clear that Dunn is just a National League player who can't lead his team to any success. Ever wonder why he hasn't played in the playoffs? He clearly doesn't have what it takes to bring his team over the hump. I know this isn't something people want to hear right now, but the sooner we admit the truth, the better the team will be in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 He's 32 and it takes up to 6 weeks to recover from an appendix removal. He'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 07:45 PM) He's 32 and it takes up to 6 weeks to recover from an appendix removal. He'll be fine. He's 32 and we just gave him a 4 year deal. We need to cut him loose before his only positive trait (hitting dingers) disappears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackattack Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Is this thread really here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Knackattack @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 07:48 PM) Is this thread really here ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Knackattack @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 07:48 PM) Is this thread really here QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 07:52 PM) ^ I appreciate your insightful and productive replies in a thread meant for a serious discussion. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 If this isn't a joke, it's a terrible thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Carl Everett > Adam Dunn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Dunn is Dunn? is that kinda like Manny being Manny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 1 homer!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 I don't understand how you can disagree with me. Have you seen what Dunn's doing? Are you watching these games? We just had a prime situation with two runners in scoring position, and rather than do anything productive, he struck out. Rather than try to bloop a single over the infielders heads, Dunn was too concerned with getting his stats and hitting a dinger, which resulted in yet another strikeout. This is just unacceptable behavior, and is something that you'd never see out of our team's core (Pierzynski, Konerko). They understand what situational hitting is, something that Dunn hasn't been able to grasp in his 11 year career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Dunn is like the Kevin Love of baseball. Puts up good stats but will never win anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapzk Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 funny thread here still ... opened up by the guy who thought Beckham changed his number to #42... hahaahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 08:07 PM) I don't understand how you can disagree with me. Have you seen what Dunn's doing? Are you watching these games? We just had a prime situation with two runners in scoring position, and rather than do anything productive, he struck out. Rather than try to bloop a single over the infielders heads, Dunn was too concerned with getting his stats and hitting a dinger, which resulted in yet another strikeout. This is just unacceptable behavior, and is something that you'd never see out of our team's core (Pierzynski, Konerko). They understand what situational hitting is, something that Dunn hasn't been able to grasp in his 11 year career. HE'S PLAYED 7 GAMES. jesus people. this is awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 08:23 PM) HE'S PLAYED 7 GAMES. jesus people. this is awful. He's played over 1400 in his career and has never been on a team that won more than 80 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 08:26 PM) He's played over 1400 in his career and has never been on a team that won more than 80 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackattack Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 LOL so Dunn's mere presence is a harbinger of doom for any team? Give me a break, we needed OBP and left handed power that year and holy s***, Dunn provides that. Who gives a f*** if he strikes out sometimes, you'll be happy when it's a three run homer lol. 40HR/100 RBI + high walks and K's? I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 08:26 PM) He's played over 1400 in his career and has never been on a team that won more than 80 games. those teams also just happened to be the reds, nationals and diamondbacks. this, ladies and gentlemen, is a prime example of a strawman argument, for those interested in the finer points of debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Possibly worst...thread...ever For that matter, Thornton is garbage, Sale is a waste of a jersey (extra-slim), and Morel should be waived. Dunn will be fine. And by fine, he'll hit around .240 with upwards of 40 HRs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I don't know. I kind of agree with this thread. Dunn reminds me of one of those guys at the tail end of his career who just signed his last big contract and decided to cash it in. I don't blame him. I'd probably do the same, but I guess that's why it was a dumb contract to give out in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 08:28 PM) those teams also just happened to be the reds, nationals and diamondbacks. this, ladies and gentlemen, is a prime example of a strawman argument, for those interested in the finer points of debate. It's an AWFULLY big coincidence that the Reds went from the NL Central's whipping boy to a 90 win team just two years after he was traded. They've improved every year since getting rid of him, something that we should hope for in the next couple of seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Knackattack @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 08:28 PM) LOL so Dunn's mere presence is a harbinger of doom for any team? Give me a break, we needed OBP and left handed power that year and holy s***, Dunn provides that. Who gives a f*** if he strikes out sometimes, you'll be happy when it's a three run homer lol. 40HR/100 RBI + high walks and K's? I'll take it. Just like Jim Thome, right? The White Sox were WORLD CHAMPIONS, then they traded for him and we promptly missed the playoffs in the next two years. There's a reason he's never won a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 08:31 PM) It's an AWFULLY big coincidence that the Reds went from the NL Central's whipping boy to a 90 win team just two years after he was traded. They've improved every year since getting rid of him, something that we should hope for in the next couple of seasons. um. it's really not. Joey Votto, and decent pitching are what have led to their success. Home grown guys coming up through the minors... what does that have to do with Adam Dunn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 08:33 PM) Just like Jim Thome, right? The White Sox were WORLD CHAMPIONS, then they traded for him and we promptly missed the playoffs in the next two years. There's a reason he's never won a ring. ... I'm speechless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 08:31 PM) I don't know. I kind of agree with this thread. Dunn reminds me of one of those guys at the tail end of his career who just signed his last big contract and decided to cash it in. I don't blame him. I'd probably do the same, but I guess that's why it was a dumb contract to give out in the first place. He's 32...and a DH. I wouldn't say he's at the tail end of his career. And I really don't think he's mailing it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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