Would the Nationals trade Adam Dunn?

by Eli Greenspan on Sep 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT Comment 4 comments

Nationals first baseman is putting up another great season of offensive numbers, hitting 23 points above his career average. Dunn, who is two homers shy of his sixth consecutive forty home run season, will make 12 million dollars in 2010.

	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2009 - Adam Dunn	152	523	78	143	27	0	38	103	111	170	0	1	.273	.403	.543

While Adam Dunn may not be the best fielder in baseball, he would have an impact in virtually any lineup. Will the Nationals shop Dunn this off season? The Indians and Giants could pursue Dunn, and so could the Braves, but only if they don't resign Adam LaRoche.

Dunn is no guarantee to be traded though. Despite the Nationals putting together their worst season in franchise history, Dunn has had a positive impact on the Nationals clubhouse. A veteran presence has also taken some of the pressure off of Ryan Zimmerman, who is having a breakout year for the Nats.

Bringing in a veteran like Randy Wolf could have a positive impact on the rotation, similar to what Dunn has done for the middle of the lineup.

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Here's what DC GM Mike Rizzo said in a recent MLB.com Chat:

Donkeyfarmer: Will you try to extend Adam Dunn’s contract?

Rizzo: Adam is a cornerstone member of the Washington Nationals family. His performance on the field and presence in the clubhouse are paramount to our success.

I notice he didn’t say, “Yes we will try to sign him to an extension.”

Source: MLB.com – “Rizzo chats with Nationals Fans”

My question in the chat is the last one aboot Dukes…

I think with the relative success at first (in terms of defense) and the improved AVG and OBP, Dunn might have earned himself a few more NL seasons, whether or not he wants to stay in DC…who knows?

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by Patrick Reddington on Sep 28, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions

He saves about a win's worth of value by moving to the AL and DHing

Seriously, Dunn could be Edgar Martinez if he DH’ed. THe guy’s cost himself 35 runs this season in the field, split between three positions. He’s having his worst defensive season ever, and as a result has been below average in production. Someone get him in the AL immediately.

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by SFiercex4 on Sep 29, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

No team that allows him to use a glove will ever win a title

by Peter Lacock on Sep 29, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions

nice name

reminds me of this

And I agree on Dunn, he is brutal on the field, I always wondered why the Reds didn’t stick with him at first, but he’s bad there too apparently. He really does need to become a DH.

by sharks on Sep 29, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions