Wouldn't Dunn Look Nice in Leftfield?

[rjchapma]

I agree with you guys, but so far ive heard Walker is 3rd on the depth chart at least in the Trib. I think hes a decent two and in that case i agree i'd do the done trade and put him at 5. There ya go

 

Please let Walker bat two Dusty!!!!!!!!!1

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Dunn would be the perfect fit for this team. As it is constructed we need one more bat that would be feared.

 

Dunn ranked 10th among all OF last year in OBP with a 387 OBP. He was seventh among MLB OF in SLG and 3rd in HR.

 

He had a 927 OPS. He's also 26 years old with a career 901 OPS.

 

Do you know how many Cubs had an OPS over 900 last year?

 

Two. Lee and Ramirez.

 

And neither of those two have a 900+ for their career. There could be some argument made that if the Cubs acquired Dunn he would become the biggest offesnsive force on the team. Even greater than Lee and Ramirez.

 

His age and ability make him someone worth sending Pie, Guzman, Dopirak for. What have those guys done? They're all good prospects, but not one has been graded an "A" prospect this year.

 

Pencil in Dunn between Lee and Ramirez and suddenly the offense goes from probably a 7-12 ranked offense to a top 5 offense in the league. Dunn would make that much difference.

[Mark Priors Calves]

this thread is funny.

[sonicdethmonkey0]

i believe that adam dunn is a good baseball player.

[Magnetic Curses]

dude honestly listen to my point Dunn is a good power hitter. He would look nice on any team at as a 5 hitter. I just dont think he would be worth giving up what we initally would have to give up to get him. We mostly likely wouldnt be able to get him for just jones,pie, and another pitching prospect. I think whats more important is adding someone up the middle who can bat 2nd and or another starter. I know miller,rusch, and williams will try to fill the role, but i think we need to sign weaver or someone else so we have a full rotation. well see though what happens I say if we see what is offered from the reds then i can change my desicion, but until then what ive heard from people on here i dont like the amount we are giving away to get him.

 

again believe me i'd like to add Dunn, but i just dont think hes worth what we would have to give up.

 

dunn's a superstar hitter, any time you have the opportunity to get a superstar hitter you do it. especially one who doesn't cost much and will probably be undervalued throughout his career due to the fact that he strikes out a lot.

 

getting and dunn and freel would solve this team's OBP problem, and would make the offense capable of carrying the team if a certain pitcher or two go down.

[Neuby]

I love the idea of watching the Cubs over the next three years with Dunn on the roster.

 

Lee

Ramirez

Dunn

Barett

Prior

Zambrano

 

Thats a young and talented roster that will be in there primes with plenty of Cubs to spend to help surround them with talent.

[USSoccer]

I would offer them Williams, Pie, Dopirak and Gallagher. And they might bite on that, IMO.

[Neuby]

I would offer them Williams, Pie, Dopirak and Gallagher. And they might bite on that, IMO.

 

I would love to get Freel back in that package but it won't happen.

[Magnetic Curses]

I would offer them Williams, Pie, Dopirak and Gallagher. And they might bite on that, IMO.

 

replace gallagher with hill or guzman. i don't want to give them our top pitching prospect. besides, he's probably still too far away for them anyway.

[ManCrushOnNomar]

this thread is funny.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Any package for Dunn is likely to include Pie. You may can substitute Pie with Murton if they want someone with major league experience. But my guess is if they decide to unload Dunn, they'll want Pie.

 

Next will be coming up with the pitchers that they will want. There's a chance the Reds would want to wait until after June to trade Dunn and if that's the case, I can definitely see them asking for Paweleck. If a trade is done sooner, then he's likely not in the deal.

 

They will want Pie and at least two pitchers. The pitchers will likely come from a group of Guzman, Gallagher, Paweleck, Marshall, Ryu, and Marmol.

 

My guess is that we give up Pie, two of those pitchers, and then another fringe player such as Wellemeyer or some one like that.

 

Depending on other circumstances, the Reds could also ask for Dopirak or Harvey back as well.

 

It would be a high cost, and I would no doubt pay it.

 

Having Pierre and Walker hit in front of a Lee-Dunn-Ramirez middle of the order would be potent indeed.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Any package for Dunn is likely to include Pie. You may can substitute Pie with Murton if they want someone with major league experience. But my guess is if they decide to unload Dunn, they'll want Pie.

 

Next will be coming up with the pitchers that they will want. There's a chance the Reds would want to wait until after June to trade Dunn and if that's the case, I can definitely see them asking for Paweleck. If a trade is done sooner, then he's likely not in the deal.

 

They will want Pie and at least two pitchers. The pitchers will likely come from a group of Guzman, Gallagher, Paweleck, Marshall, Ryu, and Marmol.

 

My guess is that we give up Pie, two of those pitchers, and then another fringe player such as Wellemeyer or some one like that.

 

Depending on other circumstances, the Reds could also ask for Dopirak or Harvey back as well.

 

It would be a high cost, and I would no doubt pay it.

 

Having Pierre and Walker hit in front of a Lee-Dunn-Ramirez middle of the order would be potent indeed.

[Omar]

I expected a pic of Dunn in Wrigley LF wearing a Cubs uniform.

[rjchapma]

so what would u do wit murton and jones just platoon them. Im not a fan, but like you guys said if it only takes pie and a prospect im up for it, but more than that I am a little questionable

[baseball7897]

Wouldnt Bay look nice in left???

[rjchapma]

how would we get Bay. Id love it, but i dont think theyre gonna just throw there best player at us.

[baseball7897]

John Mabry for Jason Bay staright up. Edited February 10, 2006 by baseball7897

[rjchapma]

ha i'd love it

[Flames24Rulz]

John Mabry for Jason Bay staright up.

 

throw in Neifi too.

[baseball7897]

Neifi??

[Drew Doughty]

Neifi??

 

Neifi!

[baseball7897]

Yeah Neifi Perez but why?

[rjchapma]

too much too much too much abort abort abort

[Flames24Rulz]

Yeah Neifi Perez but why?

 

your kidding right?

[rjchapma]

not kidding