oldsox Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 My glass is half empty on Dunn. He strikes out about 40% of the time and is barely hitting .200. At least he doesn't clog up the bases. We gave up a lot of money and a #1 draft pick this year. This will go down as one of Kenny's worst moves, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (oldsox @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 01:18 PM) My glass is half empty on Dunn. He strikes out about 40% of the time and is barely hitting .200. At least he doesn't clog up the bases. We gave up a lot of money and a #1 draft pick this year. This will go down as one of Kenny's worst moves, I believe. You're aware it's still ST right??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Is it April 1st already, or is Soxtalk in midseason form? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 01:23 PM) Is it April 1st already, or is Soxtalk in midseason form? I thought for sure we would make it to May before this thread would pop up, although I knew it was coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 01:23 PM) Is it April 1st already, or is Soxtalk in midseason form? midseason form never ends you have been here long enough to know the storm clouds never clear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (oldsox @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 01:18 PM) My glass is half empty on Dunn. He strikes out about 40% of the time and is barely hitting .200. At least he doesn't clog up the bases. We gave up a lot of money and a #1 draft pick this year. This will go down as one of Kenny's worst moves, I believe. Genius. Of all the players to pick on, I'd think Dunn would be the least to worry about. He is the most consistent hitter in baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 But he'd be worth Pujols + extension, straight up in a trade. Anything less and Kenny is an idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 And then he hits two homers off Carmona on opening day, and everyone is happy. Expect .380 OBP and 40 homers, with about 175 K's. That's who he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Not even I can find a negative in the Dunn signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 .251/.380/.527/.906, 178 K (33%), 107 BB (16%), 39 HR (7%), 101 RBI If you can't handle numbers such as these from your designated hitter then you're better off not watching the Sox this season because that's about what you're going to get from Dunn, regardless of what he's done this spring. Over the last 6 years he's 3rd in the majors in HR, 2nd in K% and 1st in BB%. He's here for the next 4 years, get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 01:34 PM) Not even I can find a negative in the Dunn signing. Give it time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 When Adam Dunn gives an interview, he can't stop saying the phrase "you know". It's actually, you know, really obnoxious. It's, you know, really, you know hard to, you know, listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Holy hell! It's duck-and-cover around here, huh? You'd our prediction thread would have looked different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Last year Dunn hit .208/.250/.321/.571 in Spring Training. His 2010 April OPS would have been the 2nd highest on the team last season for that month behind Konerko. Struggling in Spring Training doesn't mean a whole hell of a lot for someone like Dunn. The 2 Springs prior to 2010: 2009: .200/.320/.355/.675 2008: .189/.415/.338/.753 His best spring training numbers came in 2006 when he hit 6 HR with an 1.100+ OPS, 2006 also happened to be his worst regular season out of the last 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (YASNY @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 12:35 PM) Give it time. If I haven't done it to this point, I'd say it's safe to say it's not going to happen. Like Kalapse posted, there is no mystery whatsoever to what you're getting from Dunn. Expecting his K-rate to drop at this stage of his career is the ultimate exercise in futility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (oldsox @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 06:18 PM) My glass is half empty on Dunn. He strikes out about 40% of the time and is barely hitting .200. At least he doesn't clog up the bases. We gave up a lot of money and a #1 draft pick this year. This will go down as one of Kenny's worst moves, I believe. I'm telling you - all we need is for April first to roll around and for the sox to run off a nice winning streak to start the year. It'll shut all these people up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 12:45 PM) Last year Dunn hit .208/.250/.321/.571 in Spring Training. His 2010 April OPS would have been the 2nd highest on the team last season for that month behind Konerko. Struggling in Spring Training doesn't mean a whole hell of a lot for someone like Dunn. The 2 Springs prior to 2010: 2009: .200/.320/.355/.675 2008: .189/.415/.338/.753 His best spring training numbers came in 2006 when he hit 6 HR with an 1.100+ OPS, 2006 also happened to be his worst regular season out of the last 7. Spring Training doesn't mean a whole hell of a lot for ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spring training is in NO WAY indicitive of performance in April or the season at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (oldsox @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 06:18 PM) My glass is half empty on Dunn. He strikes out about 40% of the time and is barely hitting .200. At least he doesn't clog up the bases. We gave up a lot of money and a #1 draft pick this year. This will go down as one of Kenny's worst moves, I believe. He does strike out a lot, but will hit a lot of homers, drive in a lot of runs and most likely get a lot of walks. I loved Jim Thome, but he struck out a lot also. Not many guys can be the Big Hurt that's for sure. The K's are expected and it's only ST time so my guess is he is striking out a lot now to get it out of his system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (jphat007 @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 03:22 PM) Spring Training doesn't mean a whole hell of a lot for ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spring training is in NO WAY indicitive of performance in April or the season at all. Preaching to the choir, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (oldsox @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 01:18 PM) My glass is half empty on Dunn. He strikes out about 40% of the time and is barely hitting .200. At least he doesn't clog up the bases. We gave up a lot of money and a #1 draft pick this year. This will go down as one of Kenny's worst moves, I believe. You must of been in a coma last year when we had Kotsay as our DH. You remember the guy who rocked a .683 OPS. Hi I don't strike out quite as much, but I make it up with grindy passion. I have two things in common with Scott Podsednik, we both have hot wives and our OPS is nearly the same. Edited March 23, 2011 by southsideirish71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I'm not worried about Dunn's offensive production, but I would prefer him batting fourth or fifth. Trouble is, the only legit number three hitter the Sox have is the '08 version of Carlos Quentin. If Carlos can produce close to what he did in '08, he should be batting third. I'd like to have a guy with a higher batting average and a little more speed to go along with some pop batting third. Rios would be alright there if he were more consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (jphat007 @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 05:22 PM) Spring Training doesn't mean a whole hell of a lot for ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spring training is in NO WAY indicitive of performance in April or the season at all. Except with Beckham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenksycat Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Non-sox fan troll post? 65 total posts, creates thread with a 100% chance of negative reaction, never replies in said thread. Winnnnnner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 03:14 PM) Except with Beckham? Unfortunately, it doesn't mean anything for ones that are having a good ST either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 QUOTE (jphat007 @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 06:25 PM) Unfortunately, it doesn't mean anything for ones that are having a good ST either. Ouch, my bubble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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