Dunn Rumor (Dead)

[SheetsCyYoung04]

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Rumors heard

The rumor going around MLB is Dunn to the Brewers for

Matt Wise, Tony Gwynn Jr., and an infield prospect.

 

 

Doesnt make a ton of sense, but it would be a heck of a steal if that prospect isnt anyone on the big league roster. Brewer I would think would have the most value, but......

 

Reds Fans Takes

[dadofandrew]

That might take the cake thus far. I know Krivsky likes his relief guys, but...

[DHonks]

we really don't have an infield prospect that's expendable. I don't think Sollman counts. Heether...nope.

 

Wise and Gwynn makes sense. But does this put Hart as our CF? And when Hall comes back, does Jenkins sit? I don't see how this really improves things

[And That]

Dunn for Gwynn, Wise and Escobar? Awesome!

[dadofandrew]

DH, Escobar is available, he's blocked by JJ.

 

I would assume if this rumor is true, which it is not, Jenks would be dealt for a reliever.

[PeaveyFury]

In other news, the 'prospect' is Ryan Braun.

 

 

Seriously, that would be highway robbery. Almost hard to believe it's actually coming from a Reds' talk radio site, as usually rumors that are that one-sided come from the team getting the great side of it.

[PeaveyFury]

we really don't have an infield prospect that's expendable.

 

Escobar is incredibly expendable.

[SheetsCyYoung04]

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Dunn for Gwynn, Wise and Escobar? Awesome!

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Not only that but we would win 7 games by forfeit because Cincinnati would have no place to play because GABP would be burned to the ground.

[brewers255]

Is this guy making it up or is this a serious rumor going around?

[Oldcity]

Yeah... this would be too good to be true.

[brewers255]

Would you do

 

Tony Gwynn Jr

Matt Wise

Rickie Weeks

and a mid level prospect

 

for

 

Dunn

Phillips

[jackalope02ca]

Yep, I'd throw in Ricky but the Reds wouldn't go for it.

 

Dunn would be a serious offensive upgrade over Jenkins who could either become the 4th outfilelder or be moved to replace Wise.

 

This isn't likely going to happen though. Then again it is the Reds we are talking about.

[SeriesFinale]

I don't know how that trade with Rickie for Phillips is any less nuts from the Reds standpoint than the initial rumor.

 

I can also imagine that keeping Rickie around might be a kind of placation for Prince and JJ for a few years

[Oldcity]

If Krivsky's stupid enough to do what is rumored I'd just leave Weeks out of it.

[DHonks]

yeah, Escobar is expendable, but he's also 2-3 years away. I doubt they'd want a project...a project that at best profiles as

Neifi Perez

[AJAY]

I have never liked Adam Dunn. I know the stats people like him, but I just find him painful to watch. He looks clumsy out in leftfield and the strikeouts would drive me nuts. We already have so many homeruns as it is.

 

I think we need a high average singles and doubles hitter instead of someone like Dunn. I hope this rumor is not true.

[endaround]

Dunn's a rental if traded so I'm not sure why people think its too cheap.

[jaybird2001wi]

If this rumor is true, a lot of people don't realize that Dunn can spot Fielder at 1B when Prince needs a day off.

[brewers255]

I have mixed feelings on this.

 

1) IF weeks is in the deal aren't Weeks, Fielder, Hardy all friends and grew up in the minors together? How would this affect the chemistry?

 

2) I would do it if Weeks isnt in the deal.

 

3) This rumor may has some legs has when asked about going after Griffey Melvin said they had talks with the Reds gm, and it wasnt about Griffey.

 

Hart, Hardy, Fielder, Braun, Dunn, Hall, Estrada, Mench/Jenkins is a really good lineup.

[brosto1]

end- hit the nail on the head. While I would like the deal as stated, it really isn't that lopsided of an offer with Dunn being a free agent if traded.

[DuWayne Steurer]

If this rumor is true, a lot of people don't realize that Dunn can spot Fielder at 1B when Prince needs a day off.

 

Considering Prince doesn't take but maybe a day a month off, I don't think from our standpoint that this fact makes the deal any more attractive. If Prince were to get hurt, then yeah, it makes a lot of sense, but as is, I think Dunn's 1st base ability is a non factor in this deal.

[And That]

Also keep in mind that Dunn would bring the Brewers a draft pick or two if they don't resign him (and offer him arby) Gwynn is expendable, Escobar is years away if at all, and while it would hurt to lose Wise, you would think Melvin would package either Jenkins or Mench (probably Jenks) with a prospect for a very good bullpen arm to replace Matty.

[Team Canada]

Not only that but we would win 7 games by forfeit because Cincinnati would have no place to play because GABP would be burned to the ground.

 

LOL.

[DHonks]

Dunn would be fine in our lineup hitting 6th or 7th. It's the same argument I've had with Branyan and Cust...solid bats in the lineup as long as they never bat higher than 6th

[pogokat]

dont forget...it could be hernan irribarren...or mike bell...

 

if this is for real, cool...it certainly makes the team better at maybe the most minimal cost ever..