January 2009

  • Adam Dunn's Valuation

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    Dunn rumored as a possibility for the Dodgers, as Manny shows LA his back.

    Here is an article on the rotten luck that Dunn suffered in 2008.

    Sabermetricians are bearish on Dunn's value because of his perceived poor defense. Here is a typical example, calling Dunn "delusional" for asking $14m x 4. I guess I've got a wire on the fritz in my head somewhere, because that's a Richie Sexson contract from four years ago, and if I'm an MLB accountant I've got nothing against time-warp physics. :- )

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    === Stoploss Dept. ===

    One good buddy sez,

    He’s 2 WAR as a LF and 2.5 as a DH.

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