ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Athletics are "closing in" on a trade for Adam Dunn.
The report comes less than an hour after FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal said that the A's were the front-runners to acquire Dunn. Dunn has to waive his no-trade clause in order for a deal to Oakland to go through, but he's expected to do so. The slugger has about $2.5 million remaining on his contract for the rest of this season. Dunn will be a free agent this winter and has hinted at retirement.
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Source: Buster Olney on Twitter
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OAK to acquire Dunn, perhaps?
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Athletics acquired DH Adam Dunn and cash considerations from the White Sox in exchange for RHP Nolan Sanburn.
The A's were on Dunn's limited no-trade list, but he waived the clause for the opportunity to play for a contender. Dunn, who has indicated that he might retire after the season, has never played in a playoff game. The hulking slugger has batted .220/.340/.433 with 20 homers and 54 RBI for the White Sox this season and the A's are hopeful that he'll spark a suddenly dormant offense. He play regularly in the DH spot versus righties.
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Oakland Athletics @Athletics ·
#Athletics acquire Adam Dunn and cash considerations from the Chicago White Sox for minor league pitcher Nolan Sanburn.
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Ha, a big lumbering slugger. Billy Beane probably had Adam Dunn dreams.
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Re: OAK to acquire Dunn, perhaps?
It's crazy I thought Dunn was like 39 or something he's only 34 years old (Gonna be 35)
Still a big homerun threat
Still a big homerun threat
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Re: OAK to acquire Dunn, perhaps?
Oakland DHs with a .643 OPS this year--wow--so Dunn's .773 is certainly an upgrade.
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Re: OAK to acquire Dunn, perhaps?
I saw that too. It seems like he has been around forever, and he's only 34. I was also kind of amazed that he has 460 career homeruns. Of course, when you hit 206 over a five year period, you are well on your way to a good career number.Magneto2.0 wrote:It's crazy I thought Dunn was like 39 or something he's only 34 years old (Gonna be 35)
Still a big homerun threat
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The A's miss Yoenis Cespedes IMO
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I'm surprised Dunn is hitting as high as .220. The last three years he's hit .159, .204, and .219.
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His .340 OBP isn't great but it makes him about average and negates the low batting average. A 117 OPS+ is a solid upgrade.