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.