Sox interested in Adam Dunn?

[TheKilo]

So wait, do you think the Sox will extend Ortiz after 2011 or not?

[Dojji]

In all honesty I'm neutral on it. I never said they would or wouldn't, my point was not to rule it out.

 

All I've been saying all along is that I'm not going to answer that question until at least the 2010 season. That writing Ortiz off as gone after 2011 is silly. He's still gonna be only what, 36? Plenty of chance that he might still be worth a one or two year deal at that point.

[Dipre]

Oh for the love of God, stop with the bickering guys.............

[The Dustball]

If his price really is that low then I would go hard after him. After taking a look through his stats, his power is enormous and consistent while his OBP is solid even with all the K's. Go and get him and trade Lowell.

[TheKilo]

Oh for the love of God' date=' stop with the bickering guys.............[/quote']

 

Who's bickering? I asked a question.

[TheKilo]

I don't see the Sox pursuing Dunn, Fenway will depress some of his power which is his biggest redeeming value.

[WhiskeyBreath]

If his price really is that low then I would go hard after him. After taking a look through his stats' date=' his power is enormous and consistent while his OBP is solid even with all the K's. Go and get him and trade Lowell.[/quote']

 

Dunn won't play 1B.

[Dipre]

And he defeats the purpose of being a bench guy since he can't play defense.

[The Dustball]

And he defeats the purpose of being a bench guy since he can't play defense.

 

Why would you ever put a 40 HR guy on the bench? I know his defense is subpar but for that price and that consistency at the plate why not give it a shot. Has he said he won't play 1B?

[Dipre]

Why would you ever put a 40 HR guy on the bench? I know his defense is subpar but for that price and that consistency at the plate why not give it a shot. Has he said he won't play 1B?

 

He can't play defense.

 

Not at LF, not at RF, and specially not at 1b, which is his worst position.

 

So, his bat is ML but his defense is beer league.

[The Dustball]

He can't play defense.

 

Not at LF, not at RF, and specially not at 1b, which is his worst position.

 

So, his bat is ML but his defense is beer league.

 

I can think of another big time power hitter who also also played s***** defense and was still a success in Boston (manny). I just like the potential of having Youk, Ortiz, Dunn, Drew, and Bay all in the heart of the lineup, it would be deadly.

[Dojji]

I don't think you have the roster spots open to play all 5 of those guys at the same time.

 

Besides, it's been demonstrated that this front office values defense at 1B, which Dunn can't provide.

 

Personally? I think Dunn is an Oriole waiting to happen.

[Keeper]

For $5 mil Dunn would be quite a bargain, but I don't see where he fits on the roster.

[italstallianion]

Or a National. That move would make sense for them. I'm personally torn on the issue. I've grown to like Dunn more and appreciate his OBP more over the years, but the Sox still don't have an open spot for him. This is why I was at least slightly happy that we didn't sign Tex. In addition to not spending the money, we didn't have to clear the logjam or pay w/ a draft pick.

 

Granted, Dunn is no Teixeira, but at 5 million/year?? I'd consider putting him at SS/C for that offense. (kidding, but you get my point)

 

That said, the price is much cheaper AND Dunn wasn't offered arbitration so I'm pretty sure we won't lose a draft pick either. I think Dunn would do well with our right field and if he could play pepper with the Green Monster (doubt it) he'd be all the better.

 

Although I doubt the Sox will get him, I'd definitely be excited by this opportunity.

[Dojji]

Who comes out of the lineup when you put Dunn in?

[italstallianion]

It could depend on if anyone is injured, who's hot/cold, pitcher vs. batter matchups, who needs a day off, or take out Lowell or Youk if it's a RHP. Obviously there's some work to be done, you're right about that, I'm arguing at 5 million/year I'll take Dunn regardless.

 

If it doesn't work out you'll probably have one of the better tradeable assets in the game in Dunn with a cheap contract. That should net us a huge prospect/package in return if things don't work.

 

My point is that I think it's too good of an oppotunity to say "it won't work, no bother trying" since it's cheap, doesn't cost us a draft pick, and can be tradeable if necessary.

[WhiskeyBreath]

This one year $5 mill scenario isn't going to happen. Forget about it.

[italstallianion]

Awww...but it was making my pathetic life seem worth something...rats. I think I'm going to cry myself to sleep now.

[BSN07]

Awww...but it was making my pathetic life seem worth something...rats. I think I'm going to cry myself to sleep now.

 

lulz...

 

 

 

No there is not starting spot for Dunn. But like I said previously, if he got desperate, or would take 1 year deal(Baltimore and DC are going to want multiple years at a discounted price), that Boston should consider him. He may not be the best in the field, and he may not want to play 1B, but the market sucks right now. A 1 year deal from a contender sounds pretty good for rebuilding his FA market value.

 

 

But with all the Sox ? in the lineup. I'm sure the Sox could find enough AB's for him. Lowell is iffy, Ortiz is iffy, Drew always has ?'s. If they did a rotation between LF,1B, and DH(maybe in RF) it give the guys that are older and coming off injury atleast a day off during the week(and that's if everyone is healthy). And that could have a lot of positive value along the course of the season. You can aleways sub him out late in games with Baldelli or Kotsay to lessen the effect of his glove.

[diony]

He'll get more than 1 year and the starting job from the Nationals.

[BSN07]

He'll get more than 1 year and the starting job from the Nationals.

 

That's not my point. No one is going to give him close to what he wants. I think it would be better for him to sign a 1 yr deal at 5M or what have you, and test the market again next offseason. Instead of locking into a longer term deal at far less then what he wants. Boston will give him a chance at some pub and maybe help his cause next offseason. It's just a thought.

[Dojji]

Problem is next offseason he's competing against Holliday and Bay unless those two get resigned..

[jacksonianmarch]

If I were Dunn, I'd wait and see what he Mets are planning on doing. They have an obvious hole in LF and have said that they dont want Manny. Dunn is the second best offensive player left on the board aside from Ramirez. He'll either get a 8-10mil for 1 yr deal or get something close to what Bradley got out of the Cubs.

[TheKilo]

I think the Mets are going to sign Bobby Abreu, actually.

[italstallianion]

Yeah, with the economy this way the AAV of salaries should probably increase over the next few years to Dunn might want to bite the bullet on a short team deal and give it another go in 1-2 years. Although it'd be a hard fit for Dunn with the Sox, my point all along is mainly that 5 million/year is too good of a price to pass. People will get injured, people will go on cold spells. I agree with bosoxnation07, I doubt we'll have trouble finding him at bats.

 

I just have a nasty feeling that somebody is going down and we're going to kick ourselves for not jumping the gun on Dunn. That is if the 5 million is actually legitamite. My post doesn't mean as much if Dunn actually signs for 10+ million.

[Dipre]

Yeah, with the economy this way the AAV of salaries should probably increase over the next few years to Dunn might want to bite the bullet on a short team deal and give it another go in 1-2 years. Although it'd be a hard fit for Dunn with the Sox, my point all along is mainly that 5 million/year is too good of a price to pass. People will get injured, people will go on cold spells. I agree with bosoxnation07, I doubt we'll have trouble finding him at bats.

 

I just have a nasty feeling that somebody is going down and we're going to kick ourselves for not jumping the gun on Dunn. That is if the 5 million is actually legitamite. My post doesn't mean as much if Dunn actually signs for 10+ million.

 

The one year, 5-8 million contract for Dunn seems plausible, but i just don't see him as a fit in Boston, with their new emphasis on defense and Dunn's complete lack of said ability.

[BSN07]

The one year' date=' 5-8 million contract for Dunn seems plausible, but i just don't see him as a fit in Boston, with their new emphasis on defense and Dunn's complete lack of said ability.[/quote']

 

Ya but they might turn a blind eye for this season, so that depth can be provided to the lineup.

[Dipre]

Ya but they might turn a blind eye for this season' date=' so that depth can be provided to the lineup.[/quote']

 

What i require is an explanation as to how exactly does he fit with the Sox?

[Cocos Disciples]

There's zero chance of Dunn signing here for a bench role. Someone can and will give him more money to start.

[BSN07]

What i require is an explanation as to how exactly does he fit with the Sox?

 

With injury/age issues with Papi,Lowell, and Drew I think the Sox could find him plenty of AB's. Given match ups days off ect, the Sox could institute a rotation for Dunn. 1B, DH, OF. Rotate him through in that order(or whatever order) and you'll get his AB's and the added bonus of insuring that Papi, Lowell and Drew recieve atleast one day a week off. Thus keeping them fresher during the course of the season.

 

 

 

But like Coco said I don't see him taking a bench role, which is what it would be in Boston. Maybe a super utility role.