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Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs
I was going to start a similar thread. I've followed Dunn for years, and like Dave Kingman, feel he is underrated. You seldom here his name. The trade just garnered about 15 seconds on ESPN...
Reds have been looking to deal him for years. Were not winning with he or Griffey, so I guess it is safe to say the rebuilding stage has begun. Does anybody think Dunn will be in AZ in 2009, or is this a rent-a-player?? He should fair well in that park, great all around for Dunn. He's been slumping of late, so we'll hope the change of scenary will do him well. I'll be on the lookout for a Diamondbacks bat now!ROBERT KOPPEL
Skyking26 - 35 year collector of Dave Kingman memorabilia. Also seek 500 HR and 3000 Hit GU Bats,
and 1968, 1984, HOF Tigers GU Bats...Skyking442@hotmail.comComment
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Rebuilding again?? Wasn't that their intention back in 05/06 when they traded Sean Casey, Austin Kearns, Felipe Lopez, Ryan Wagner, etc.? How many times are you going to clean house only to not get any results?Comment
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I am soooo happy that this trade is done.
I was afraid that the Nationals were trying for him.Comment
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Living outside Detroit, Cin. isn't really close to me. From the outside looking in it just appears they are rebuilding. Vintage, I am surprised you would not want him in WA, but I'd bet there are not too many AZ fans disappointed tonight as Dunn will bat 4th Tuesday evening in CO.ROBERT KOPPEL
Skyking26 - 35 year collector of Dave Kingman memorabilia. Also seek 500 HR and 3000 Hit GU Bats,
and 1968, 1984, HOF Tigers GU Bats...Skyking442@hotmail.comComment
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Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs
Living outside Detroit, Cin. isn't really close to me. From the outside looking in it just appears they are rebuilding. Vintage, I am surprised you would not want him in WA, but I'd bet there are not too many AZ fans disappointed tonight as Dunn will bat 4th Tuesday evening in CO.Comment
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Wow two trades for the Reds out of the blue. We saw Griffey in Chicago the other day. He's still adjusting, like he told Chuck, "It's different not being the "Man" in the clubhouse." He literally didn't know about the trade until it was announced.
It will be interesting to see how he does in Arizona. For us, it's a good thing. We have a very loyal player in a clubhouse that wasn't one of best ones for product usage. So hopefully, he'll hit well and get us some converts. We made some adjustments on the branding of his bats because the thinness of the taper was causing the branding to go too deep. He was cracking the bats through the center brand. I'm hoping moving the CB up an inch will take care of the problem.Brian HillerichComment
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Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs
Wow two trades for the Reds out of the blue. We saw Griffey in Chicago the other day. He's still adjusting, like he told Chuck, "It's different not being the "Man" in the clubhouse." He literally didn't know about the trade until it was announced.
It will be interesting to see how he does in Arizona. For us, it's a good thing. We have a very loyal player in a clubhouse that wasn't one of best ones for product usage. So hopefully, he'll hit well and get us some converts. We made some adjustments on the branding of his bats because the thinness of the taper was causing the branding to go too deep. He was cracking the bats through the center brand. I'm hoping moving the CB up an inch will take care of the problem.
He was on base 3 times in his first game. Hopefully he'll help lead them to the playoffs. He was not appreciated in Cin. It was all about Griffey.ROBERT KOPPEL
Skyking26 - 35 year collector of Dave Kingman memorabilia. Also seek 500 HR and 3000 Hit GU Bats,
and 1968, 1984, HOF Tigers GU Bats...Skyking442@hotmail.comComment
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Don't know, we loaded him up pretty good. I had 24 of his bats in shipping to go up with us to Cinci next Friday. I shipped them all off to Arizona yesterday. Plus, he has four Beech bats and some other stuff he's testing for us. We might get something in by th end of the week if moving the CB didn't work.Brian HillerichComment
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Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs
Originally posted by BMHDon't know, we loaded him up pretty good. I had 24 of his bats in shipping to go up with us to Cinci next Friday. I shipped them all off to Arizona yesterday. Plus, he has four Beech bats and some other stuff he's testing for us. We might get something in by th end of the week if moving the CB didn't work.ROBERT KOPPEL
Skyking26 - 35 year collector of Dave Kingman memorabilia. Also seek 500 HR and 3000 Hit GU Bats,
and 1968, 1984, HOF Tigers GU Bats...Skyking442@hotmail.comComment
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Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs
Originally posted by BMHDon't know, we loaded him up pretty good. I had 24 of his bats in shipping to go up with us to Cinci next Friday. I shipped them all off to Arizona yesterday. Plus, he has four Beech bats and some other stuff he's testing for us. We might get something in by th end of the week if moving the CB didn't work.
BMH -- I have a few questions about the Beech bats.
-- Have any beech bats been used in actual MLB games?
-- I have an Adam Dunn bat which I obtained directly from the Reds a few years back. It is model B345. Has the sticker center branded with "B9" designation...Comment
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Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs
Originally posted by BMHDon't know, we loaded him up pretty good. I had 24 of his bats in shipping to go up with us to Cinci next Friday. I shipped them all off to Arizona yesterday. Plus, he has four Beech bats and some other stuff he's testing for us. We might get something in by th end of the week if moving the CB didn't work.
BMH -- I have a few questions about the Beech bats.
-- Have any beech bats been used in actual MLB games?
-- I have an Adam Dunn bat which I obtained directly from the Reds a few years back. It is model B345. Has the sticker center branded with "B9" designation...
-- did Adam ever use this in games (my guess and photo match attempts say no - I have assumed this as a BP bat)
-- how many of these beech bats were produced for Adam during this time frame
Also, out of curiosity, what are the nuances with the beech bats? I notice that the Dunn bat that I have is cracked in a manner that is unlike any ash or maple bat that I have seen.
Thanks in advance for your expertise!Comment
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