D-backs get Dunn from Reds for three prospects

LockeJET · 08-11-2008, 03:19 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3529966

The Arizona Diamondbacks added a big bat Monday in their attempt to hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West race.

Arizona acquired Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, who is tied for the major league lead with 32 home runs, for three prospects.

The trade was first reported by KTAR Radio in Phoenix.

In exchange for Dunn, Cincinnati will receive minor league pitcher Dallas Buck and two other players to be named later.

Buck got a call from D-backs farm director A.J. Hinch, telling him he had been traded for Dunn. Buck, who was traveling with the Single-A Visalia Oaks, was already on the bus to San Jose, Calif., when Hinch called him. He had to tell teammates of the trade en route.

"It was kind of funny," Buck said, "because I was rumored to be in a deal for [Mark] Teixeira, so when I just told them they all thought I was messing with them."

Buck was drafted by Arizona in the third round of the 2006 draft. Once a top-notch prospect, Buck's draft status fell after an elbow injury revealed on the eve of the '06 draft bumped him out of a likely first-round slot. He had Tommy John surgery last summer and had begun pitching in Single-A this summer.

Dunn is tied with the Phillies' Ryan Howard for the NL lead with his 32 homers. The White Sox's Carlos Quentin also has 32 home runs.

The Diamondbacks lead the Dodgers by 1½ games in the NL West standings.

PETER PAT · 08-11-2008, 03:53 PM

I am surprised he cleared waivers

AnthonySerp · 08-11-2008, 04:25 PM

i know nothin bout these prospects any info is appreciated

Ven0m · 08-11-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PETER PAT

I am surprised he cleared waivers

He didn't, but Arizona was the team that claimed him so they worked out a deal.

Ven0m · 08-11-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnthonySerp

i know nothin bout these prospects any info is appreciated

Buck isn't anything special.....they essentially gave him away it appears.

Jordy · 08-11-2008, 06:03 PM

Dunn is also a free agent after the season.

Ven0m · 08-12-2008, 09:10 PM

Apparently Micah Owings is a part of the deal, sounds like they're using PTBNL as a way to get around the clearing waivers requirement. Of course the Reds have to wait for their return then though.

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diam...pt-owings.html

08-11-2008, 03:19 PM	#1
LockeJET pooping, but thinking of you! Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 15,960	D-backs get Dunn from Reds for three prospects http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3529966 The Arizona Diamondbacks added a big bat Monday in their attempt to hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West race. Arizona acquired Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, who is tied for the major league lead with 32 home runs, for three prospects. The trade was first reported by KTAR Radio in Phoenix. In exchange for Dunn, Cincinnati will receive minor league pitcher Dallas Buck and two other players to be named later. Buck got a call from D-backs farm director A.J. Hinch, telling him he had been traded for Dunn. Buck, who was traveling with the Single-A Visalia Oaks, was already on the bus to San Jose, Calif., when Hinch called him. He had to tell teammates of the trade en route. "It was kind of funny," Buck said, "because I was rumored to be in a deal for [Mark] Teixeira, so when I just told them they all thought I was messing with them." Buck was drafted by Arizona in the third round of the 2006 draft. Once a top-notch prospect, Buck's draft status fell after an elbow injury revealed on the eve of the '06 draft bumped him out of a likely first-round slot. He had Tommy John surgery last summer and had begun pitching in Single-A this summer. Dunn is tied with the Phillies' Ryan Howard for the NL lead with his 32 homers. The White Sox's Carlos Quentin also has 32 home runs. The Diamondbacks lead the Dodgers by 1½ games in the NL West standings.

08-11-2008, 03:53 PM	#2
PETER PAT Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,259	I am surprised he cleared waivers

08-11-2008, 04:25 PM	#3
AnthonySerp All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shaolin Posts: 6,455	i know nothin bout these prospects any info is appreciated

08-11-2008, 06:03 PM	#6
Jordy Keeping it real... Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tårnby, Denmark Posts: 23,145	Dunn is also a free agent after the season.

08-12-2008, 09:10 PM	#7
Ven0m a shutdown poster Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NY Posts: 18,349	Apparently Micah Owings is a part of the deal, sounds like they're using PTBNL as a way to get around the clearing waivers requirement. Of course the Reds have to wait for their return then though. http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diam...pt-owings.html