A's trade for Adam Dunn

[CanadianHalo]

@Ken_Rosenthal: Source: #Athletics front-runner for Dunn - and he will waive no-trade clause to accept deal.

[bloodbrother]

Dunn blows, so fine by me. Hope they have him play the field too, just hurts their defense even more

[arch stanton]

At what point have you collected enough catchers and 1st basemen?

[CanadianHalo]

They're definitely scrambling for some offense right now.

Edited August 31, 2014 by CanadianHalo

[DowningRules]

Have at it.  He's good for approximately 4 more HRs this season.  Maybe.  I am too lazy to look up his batting average but I'm guessing it's about .230.

[Angel Dog and Beer]

He can spot relieve too. Beane's a genious.

[Ohtaniland]

Dunn is done.

That's all folks.

[Sherlock31]

He's a perfect fit for the A's, another platoon player that can't play defense.

[Blarg]

Dunn is a huge desperation move.

[Ohtaniland]

He can spot relieve too. Beane's a genious.

Beane can pull an elephant out of a hat. Just watch.

[tdawg87]

He has sucked against the entire AL West since 2011. Congrats A's!

[seenoevil]

[Glen]

Is this a panic move?  Because it sure seems like a panic move to me.

 

Panic!

[HBMike]

Oakland Athletics â€@Athletics  2m

#Athletics acquire Adam Dunn and cash considerations from the Chicago White Sox for minor league pitcher Nolan Sanburn.

[Stradling]

So I'll be the first to say, I would take Adam Dunn on the Angels. I would want him to be our left handed late inning power bat off the bench. Doesn't he still have a pretty good OBP?

[bloodbrother]

 

Oakland Athletics â€@Athletics  2m

#Athletics acquire Adam Dunn and cash considerations from the Chicago White Sox for minor league pitcher Nolan Sanburn.

 

 

Ah, so that was the main reason for the deal, A's receiving cash considerations

[Glen]

[Ohtaniland]

So I'll be the first to say, I would take Adam Dunn on the Angels. I would want him to be our left handed late inning power bat off the bench. Doesn't he still have a pretty good OBP?

I think the offense is fine. A lefty spot reliever might come in handy.

[Spirit]

 

 

The irony is delicious! 

[eaterfan]

I think the offense is fine. A lefty spot reliever might come in handy.

We've been DHing David Freese. I'd rather have as a DH.

[CanadianHalo]

Oakland is also getting Jaso, Lowrie and Doolittle back soon. Can't say I'm upset all 3 have been missing from this series. Jaso hurt us earlier in the year.

[fan_since79]

Adam Dunn since July 1st:

 

.193/.286/.407

 

8 HR, 21 RBI, 14 Runs

 

45 SO in 135 AB

[Spirit]

Thread title updated.

[nikkachez]

They need middle infielders, namely a second baseman. Plus we have CJ, Hector, Thatcher coming back soon, and Roth. Lefties eat em up. 

[Lou]

So I'll be the first to say, I would take Adam Dunn on the Angels. I would want him to be our left handed late inning power bat off the bench. Doesn't he still have a pretty good OBP?

 

His obp is equivalent to Cowgill's and his slg is right around what Hamilton is putting up. His slg% is the 2nd worst of his career