A's trade for Adam Dunn

[Ohtaniland]

This is an absolute low risk move, and I like it for them. I wouldn't expect Dunn plays full time, though.

The plus sued for the A's is bringing in this huge gigantic power bat off the bench late in the game. He's always a threat to go deep. If he hits two or three late inning homers to help them win, that could be a huge, huge difference maker.

Whether or not it's a desperation move doesn't matter. If he helps them win a few more games and is available for the playoffs, advantage A's.

 

The voice of reason has chimed in. 

[jsnpritchett]

So you do admit they are desperate, because they did trade Cespede for Lester

Uh, no. They made a move that they thought would strengthen them.

Were the Angels "desperate" when they traded for Street, Thatcher, and Grilli, or were they doing something that they thought would better the team?

[Sherlock31]

Uh, no. They made a move that they thought would strengthen them.

Were the Angels "desperate" when they traded for Street, Thatcher, and Grilli, or were they doing something that they thought would better the team?

The Angels gave up rondons for Street and the A's gave up their cleanup hitter.........

 

There is no GM in their right mind would trade away major piece of their big league roster during a playoff run, unless.........he is desperate.

Edited August 31, 2014 by Sherlock31

[Blarg]

This is an absolute low risk move, and I like it for them. I wouldn't expect Dunn plays full time, though.

The plus side for the A's is bringing in this huge gigantic power bat off the bench late in the game. He's always a threat to go deep. If he hits two or three late inning homers to help them win, that could be a huge, huge difference maker.

Whether or not it's a desperation move doesn't matter. If he helps them win a few more games and is available for the playoffs, advantage A's.

 

And if he hits to his second half splits, advantage Angels.

 

I think the A's would have been better served with bringing up a kid from their minors to fill an offensive gap. They could have pulled up CF Shane Peterson from the River Cats that has a .836 OPS.

[Blarg]

Uh, no. They made a move that they thought would strengthen them.

Were the Angels "desperate" when they traded for Street, Thatcher, and Grilli, or were they doing something that they thought would better the team?

 

Street was desperation since they couldn't find a way to close out games. The other two were just opportunities to strengthen the bullpen without costing themselves much.

[Tank]

And if he hits to his second half splits, advantage Angels.

 

I think the A's would have been better served with bringing up a kid from their minors to fill an offensive gap. They could have pulled up CF Shane Peterson from the River Cats that has a .836 OPS.

Yes, they could have. I'm guessing they chose experience this time around. Next time, maybe not.

Are they calling up Peterson tomorrow?

[Stradling]

perhaps true and why he is getting those ABs, but i dont think anyone aside form you is comparing these as comparable situations

Nor am I, I was just making the Babe Ruth joke. I like McDonald on the roster more than Beckham.

[joeywings]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/4808/adam-dunn

Whiff much ?

[ukyah]

i don't think the question is whether or not dunn's acquisition is a panic move. i think the question is, are the A's as a team in a desperate spot? for me, the answer is yes or damn close to it. if the angels can sweep them today, then the A's are going to leave a demoralized team, with very few opportunities to control their own fate. i saw their bench last night after the game and they were bumming hard. another loss today can help cement that and an A's victory will help to relieve that as they leave town.

 

dunn, cespedes, lester, sam or otherwise, things have not gone according to design for the A's since the trading deadline.

[ukyah]

Nor am I, I was just making the Babe Ruth joke. I like McDonald on the roster more than Beckham.

 

 

if mcdonald is used correctly, which is to say for his glove rather than his bat. don't be surprised if he saves a game for us in the playoffs. he's not much with the bat, but he's an amazing glovehand.

[Sherlock31]

Street was desperation since they couldn't find a way to close out games. The other two were just opportunities to strengthen the bullpen without costing themselves much.

Smith and his 15 for 15 saves says hi!

[QuinlansMinion]

There is no correlation between the Angels moves and the A's moves.  We traded away prospects, they traded their cleanup hitter without getting a replacement back.  Now why would a team with the best record in baseball trade one of their best position players for a starting pitcher. 

[ItzTacosYerrp]

dunn is about to go OFF

[ukyah]

dunn is about to go OFF

 

 

i'm picking up what you're putting down.

[fan_since79]

Dunn announced today that he's retiring at the end of the season.

 

This last month with Oakland is his swan song.

 

He's also never appeared in the playoffs.

Edited August 31, 2014 by fan_since79

[Mudville]

So he is starting his steroid series now since he won't need to worry about getting suspended.

[DW711]

Adam Dunn since July 1st:

 

.193/.286/.407

 

8 HR, 21 RBI, 14 Runs

 

45 SO in 135 AB

 

 

That's probably better than how everyone else is doing right now.

[Lou]

Oakland is 0-1 since they traded for Dunn.

[Lou]

Yes, this game is over

[Inside Pitch]

Oakland is 0-1 since they traded for Dunn.

 

LOLOL......

[dimitrig]

Dunn has done remarkably well. I think he did for the A's in 9 plate appearances what Ibanez did for us in 190.