According to ESPN the Dodgers have picked up talks with Adam Dunn as they grow tired of waiting for Manny Ramirez to make up his mind. While this could be an effort on the Dodgers part to wake up the sleeping giant that is Ramirez, lets not put anything past them.
Adam Dunn's power numbers hold their own against Manny's, but his batting average and strikeout numbers are noticeably off. And for all the talk of Manny being a poor defensive option, his fielding percentage is better than Dunn's.
Another issue I take beef with in Dunn's is his stubbornness to acknowledge the severe defensive shift that other teams put on against him. Often times the 3rd baseman is playing between the SS and 2B position. When asked recently why he doesn't run one down the third base line he simply replied, "they don't pay me to bunt." What's wrong with getting on base?
Manny Ramirez has the chance to be top dog in ALL of Los Angeles sports. The energy and excitement he brings to Dodger Stadium could never be matched by Dunn. Additionally, the Dodgers wouldn't be weighted down by the long term contract that Dunn might be hoping for. When you factor in that Manny would cost only $5-6 million more per year while providing far greater merchandise revenue the choice should be clear for the Dodgers.
Mannywood!
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I still can't find anyone thinking that the Dodgers would get both Dunn and Manny. And the argument "whats wrong with getting on base?" Dunn has career 381 OBP. Clearly he doesn't have problems getting on base.
Signing Dunn and Manny could open up the opportunity to trade Loney, Hu, and Jones/Pierre for a decent Starting Pitcher. My choice has always been Eric Bedard. He would match up nicely with Martin!
Trade Loney? I don't know about that one. Who would play first?
Ned messed up with Pierre. Jones is just a write off. No team is going to take those players unless we pay 60% for Pierre and 90% for Jones.
WHY would you trade a player like James Loney?? He hits for average, plays gold-glove defense, and comes cheap. I'm worried about you Dusto. LOL.
Ned must be baiting Boras.
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