Some relevant Dunn quotes...

 

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏ @CST_soxvan

Dunn: stepping up the intensity in cage work early in the spring seems to be paying off

 

Dunn: Manto and I are on the same page with a lot of things. You don't always have that with a hitting coach

Some relevant Dunn quotes...

 

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏ @CST_soxvan

Dunn: stepping up the intensity in cage work early in the spring seems to be paying off

 

Dunn: Manto and I are on the same page with a lot of things. You don't always have that with a hitting coach

Referring to last year?

Referring to last year?

Even if he only said that accidentally I don't know how else you could take it.

Referring to last year?

 

That's sure how I read it...

But does it matter that much to "be on the same page" with an advisor whose role never really matters that much in the grand scheme of things?

 

Rudy Jaramillo hey lets pay him a ton, hey lets go on and on about how awful Greg Walker is. That'll all make us feel good about our s*** talent.

But does it matter that much to "be on the same page" with an advisor whose role never really matters that much in the grand scheme of things?

 

Rudy Jaramillo hey lets pay him a ton, hey lets go on and on about how awful Greg Walker is. That'll all make us feel good about our s*** talent.

We dumped Nick Swisher for refusing to get on the same page as walker, by some reports.

How is Dunn hitting so far in ST games?

Any bombs?

HR and double yesterday. A few walks already as well.

How is Dunn hitting so far in ST games?

Any bombs?

Swung the bat very nicely yesterday as well. Actually made solid contact with 2 strikes, a huge surprise for me. His bat looked a bit quicker and he looked much more confident to me. Beckham and Morel impressed as well, not to mention Rios. If this is an indication of what is to come then this could really be a fun year...we just need to find a way to get someone else in that 2 spot other than AJ, IMO

People will actually make the case "I didn't think it was possible for Dunn to have a worse 2012 than he did in 2011" after this season is over.

 

Under, followed by a resignation of KW

I'd be willing to wager almost anything that this doesn't even come close to happening.

 

I'm also taking the over. I think he has a season a bit below his career averages, meaning he'll be a quality contributor for us.

Swung the bat very nicely yesterday as well. Actually made solid contact with 2 strikes, a huge surprise for me. His bat looked a bit quicker and he looked much more confident to me. Beckham and Morel impressed as well, not to mention Rios. If this is an indication of what is to come then this could really be a fun year...we just need to find a way to get someone else in that 2 spot other than AJ, IMO

 

Nice. Any further updates?

For some reason I never follow spring training.

Over. He'll hit .235 with 25 HR, 100 RBI and strike out 165 times.

Over. He'll hit .235 with 25 HR, 100 RBI and strike out 165 times.

 

I don't think he can get to 100 RBI without 35 home runs or a significantly higher batting average.

Good point. Let's say in that scenario he'd get 80 RBI. Or just raise his batting average to .260.

 

Did Kenny Williams join the other Chicago GMs by acquiring a player well past his prime?

We ought to have a daily Adam Dunn thread commenting on what he does that day in ST for those of us that don't follow ST closely.

So far Dunn is 3-11 (.273), with 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 R, 4 RBI, 4 BB, 1 K(!!!) for an OBP of .467 and SLG of .636

So far Dunn is 3-11 (.273), with 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 R, 4 RBI, 4 BB, 1 K(!!!) for an OBP of .467 and SLG of .636

The one K is very encouraging. But, it's a very small sample size...

Dunn hit a grand slam for me last night in MLB 12 the Show. His batter walk-up music is "Camouflage" by Brad Paisley. This is all a good sign.

Dunn hit a grand slam for me last night in MLB 12 the Show. His batter walk-up music is "Camouflage" by Brad Paisley. This is all a good sign.

I play the Com2Us 9 Innings on my iPhone. Adam Dunn has 30 HRs and 65 RBIs at the All Star break. So, things are looking good.

The one K is very encouraging. But, it's a very small sample size...

I think the biggest thing for Dunn is getting his confidence back. A solid spring would go a long way to helping that. As would a good start to the season.

The one K is very encouraging. But, it's a very small sample size...

 

I like the fact he has one homer in 11 at bats. I'll take any home run stroke from him.

Are we all in agreement that as Adam Dunn goes, so goes the team?

 

I don't mean that his having a great year means success for the Sox, just that if he reverts to being that guaranteed out he was last year we're pretty much hopeless in 2012? Although things are looking encouraging so far.

 

Ah, let me amend that: Dunn and Rios. They can't have another 2011 without dragging the team down.

Are we all in agreement that as Adam Dunn goes, so goes the team?

 

I don't mean that his having a great year means success for the Sox, just that if he reverts to being that guaranteed out he was last year we're pretty much hopeless in 2012? Although things are looking encouraging so far.

 

Ah, let me amend that: Dunn and Rios. They can't have another 2011 without dragging the team down.

The team's fortunes will likely rest on the four horsemen of underachievement from 2011: Dunn, Rios, Beckham and Peavy. IF all of them, or even three of them, get to where their talent/averages have been, this team will be well above .500. If, say, one or none of them recover in a meaningful way, I could see this team having a 2007-like record.

 

The team's fortunes will likely rest on the four horsemen of underachievement from 2011: Dunn, Rios, Beckham and Peavy. IF all of them, or even three of them, get to where their talent/averages have been, this team will be well above .500. If, say, one or none of them recover in a meaningful way, I could see this team having a 2007-like record.

I like this post, because I agree with it.

The team's fortunes will likely rest on the four horsemen of underachievement from 2011: Dunn, Rios, Beckham and Peavy. IF all of them, or even three of them, get to where their talent/averages have been, this team will be well above .500. If, say, one or none of them recover in a meaningful way, I could see this team having a 2007-like record.

 

I can't argue this. We are talking about three all-stars here. If they play close to those levels, they easily replaces the Departed.