Dunn Traded To D-Backs

[BMH]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

Well, we've only made him four Beech bats this year and it was three weeks ago. I don't think he's using them too much after that one broke.

[redoctober]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

Great - thanks!

Any idea how many of the beech bats that he uses vs maple??

[BMH]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

Here's a pic from the article of him breaking one.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-nlgame12-2008aug12,0,1064485.story

[redoctober]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

The B345 model was frequently used in games. However, I am not certain about the beech bats. Cannot find any photo evidence with the "B9" where the M normally is on maple bats.

[skyking26]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

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!

Redoctober: I have a B345 too. As far as I know they were used in game action. Mine is beat to a pulp but uncracked. Lotsa tar and tape as well. Pretty sure mine is maple.

[redoctober]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

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.

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!

[redoctober]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

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.

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...

[skyking26]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

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.

So it could be some time before he is using Diamondbacks bats?? ith 2 dozen bats marked Reds I'd imagine that will take some time to break and run thru...

[BMH]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

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.

[skyking26]

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.

How long before Dunn starts getting Diamondback bats? I assume he is swinging left over inventory from the Reds? I'll need to pick up an uncracked Diamondbacks bat, as I am sure the possibility exists he won't be there next year...

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.

[BMH]

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.

[Vintagedeputy]

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.

His 32 HR's are inviting, but we have had our share of Washingtion Reds who failed miserably (Wily Mo Pena, Felipe Lopez, et al).

[skyking26]

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.

[Vintagedeputy]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

I am soooo happy that this trade is done.

I was afraid that the Nationals were trying for him.

[Neely8]

Re: Dunn Traded To D-Backs

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.

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?