February 26, 201214 yr if a drop of .320 points in OPS doesn't motivate you to get in shape, I dont know what will
February 26, 201214 yr I don't know who that guy is, but he has to better than Adam Dunn was last year.
February 26, 201214 yr For comparison's sake, this is what he looked like on September 27 and on White Sox photo day exactly one year ago: Edited February 26, 201214 yr by JorgeFabregas
February 26, 201214 yr QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Feb 26, 2012 -> 03:53 PM) For comparison's sake, this is what he looked like on September 27 http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/127410724...3435CB362D63EEE and on White Sox photo day exactly one year ago: http://cache1.asset-cache.net/xc/109455842...5CC0BE0431EBC30 Neither of those links work. And damn, you guy beat me to it w/ this thread.
February 26, 201214 yr Glad to see Dunn stepped up his off-season workouts. It's one thing to be expected to do so, it's another thing to work hard enough to get those kinds of results in a matter of months. Hope it translates into his best season yet!
February 26, 201214 yr QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Feb 26, 2012 -> 03:03 PM) Neither of those links work. And damn, you guy beat me to it w/ this thread. Crap. Fixed.
February 26, 201214 yr I heard about this. Towards the beginning of June when it was dawning on management that this was going to be one of those days (seasons), Walker began crafting a last resort plan- not to save the season, but to save JOBS (his, Kenny's, Adam's, and so on). After many nights with a bottle of Jack and inexplicable bouts of laughter that came from no where, the best he could do was the "trick the opposition into thinking that Adam Dunn is Chris Sale". Realistically, 2012 season was the earliest we would see this plan in effect. Walker, unfortunately, did not make it. Another problem is that MLB pitchers were treated to a full year of watching Adam Dunn get straight up beaten by every pitch thrown at him, so the opposition would probably be more careful/throw closer to 100% if they thought it was Chris instead of Adam. We all remember those times that the catcher was already in the act of throwing the ball back to the pitcher before Adam swung. No one really talked about it because it was unpleasant to think about/hearken back to. Sometimes umpires pretended that he was just taking a practice cut before the next pitch. Everyone in the park knew better, no one (not even opposing battery) said anything about it. Walker's pllan straight up backfired.
February 27, 201214 yr Damn, Dunn looks like he could actually play the OF again (not well, just not horribly).
February 27, 201214 yr I thought he looked in better shape when I saw that 1 minute interview in the other thread. But I figured if he was this much thinner it would have been reported.
February 27, 201214 yr QUOTE (MAX @ Feb 26, 2012 -> 10:56 PM) I thought he looked in better shape when I saw that 1 minute interview in the other thread. But I figured if he was this much thinner it would have been reported. It was reported, just everybody called it another "fluff" piece by the media.
February 27, 201214 yr Dunn tried to act like he hasn't done anything different. ...and I respect that. He doesn't want to draw attention to himself with a bunch of fluff pieces. He just wants to play better.
February 27, 201214 yr How much weight did he actually lose? I wouldn't doubt it was the 30 pounds originally rumored.
February 27, 201214 yr Dunno should have a lot more speed with his new physique. Perhaps he's a candidate to bat leadoff
February 27, 201214 yr I'd be shocked if he hasn't lost almost twice the 30 lbs. suggested in this thread. He's a huge guy, and was considerably overweight. 50 - 60 pounds is not that much for a guy his size. That photo reveals a svelt physique, more than 30 pounds leaner than the obese Adam Dunn of 2011. Edited February 27, 201214 yr by Lillian
February 27, 201214 yr QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Feb 27, 2012 -> 10:58 AM) Dunno should have a lot more speed with his new physique. Perhaps he's a candidate to bat leadoff Dunn will hit 50 HR and swipe 50 bases while playing Gold Glove D in CF.
February 27, 201214 yr QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 27, 2012 -> 12:22 PM) Dunn will hit 50 HR and swipe 50 bases while playing Gold Glove D in CF. That's my kind of prediction. 60/60 would be crazy talk.
February 27, 201214 yr QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 27, 2012 -> 12:22 PM) Dunn will hit 50 HR and swipe 50 bases while playing Gold Glove D in CF. And Marty would throw a fit because Kenny signed him to too big of a deal.
February 27, 201214 yr QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Feb 26, 2012 -> 05:43 PM) I heard about this. Towards the beginning of June when it was dawning on management that this was going to be one of those days (seasons), Walker began crafting a last resort plan- not to save the season, but to save JOBS (his, Kenny's, Adam's, and so on). After many nights with a bottle of Jack and inexplicable bouts of laughter that came from no where, the best he could do was the "trick the opposition into thinking that Adam Dunn is Chris Sale". Realistically, 2012 season was the earliest we would see this plan in effect. Walker, unfortunately, did not make it. Another problem is that MLB pitchers were treated to a full year of watching Adam Dunn get straight up beaten by every pitch thrown at him, so the opposition would probably be more careful/throw closer to 100% if they thought it was Chris instead of Adam. We all remember those times that the catcher was already in the act of throwing the ball back to the pitcher before Adam swung. No one really talked about it because it was unpleasant to think about/hearken back to. Sometimes umpires pretended that he was just taking a practice cut before the next pitch. Everyone in the park knew better, no one (not even opposing battery) said anything about it. Walker's pllan straight up backfired. lol
February 27, 201214 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Feb 27, 2012 -> 08:02 AM) Dunn tried to act like he hasn't done anything different. ...and I respect that. He doesn't want to draw attention to himself with a bunch of fluff pieces. He just wants to play better. Agreed.
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