Another big missile was fired yesterday, and I'm not talking about the ones flying over Georgia right now. Adam Dunn is now an Arizona Diamondback. This was a retaliation strike from the earth-shattering Manny trade that has captivated Los Angeles.
No, Dunn won't make the big cultural splash that Manny did. He won't come with all the bells and whistles of a two-time World Champion and future Hall of Famer. Rather, the D-backs will get a player who can straight up hit the ball 400 feet about every 10 at-bats or so. Dunn has ridiculous power, but he is susceptible to striking out.
The Big Donkey has struck out 120 times already this season but he also has 80 walks. He's only hitting .233, but his OBP is a good .373. He hasn't driven in a run in August however, but now that he's with a playoff caliber team, expect that to change. His former teammate in Ken Griffey Jr. was traded last week on the same day that Manny-Mania swept L.A.
All in all, this is a great move by the D-backs. Management showed their players and fans that they are IN IT TO WIN IT. Dunn will provide Arizona with added pop and a legitimate threat. With Orlando Hudson likely out for the season, this trade needed to be made.
The Dodgers are already having a tough time winning with Manny (going 5-5). They should be 7-3, but they had those heart breaking losses in San Francisco. Plus they have a one-run loss in that 10-game stretch, with a loss in extra innings as well. The point is that with Manny playing so well, the Bums might look back on this stretch run and figure that was what decided their season.The Dodgers should have no excuses now. They are relatively healthy. Nomar Garciaparra is back, Casey Blake has solidified third base, and Manny is the best bat in baseball. The pitching staff is healthy with Brad Penny back, but they are hurting at the same time.
Saito is on the DL and you better believe he would've closed those games down in SF. Rafael Furcal was the MVP of the season, and his return is doubtful.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot that they have Joe freakin' Torre as their manager now. He kinda has four rings, and is a future Hall of Famer manager as well. It's time for him to start making his money and lead this team into the playoffs.
Every team has to go through injuries, and the Dodgers addressed those issues with the great trades that Ned Colletti made. Now that Andruw Jones might be headed to the DL...
NOW IS THE TIME! HAKU MACHENTE!!!
4 comments:
Being at that game last night was amazing. Hearing 45,000 people screaming MANNY at different times was insane. I personally have never heard the stadium this loud. The dodgers definitely have new life to their entire team. Dont look at the record, look at the improvements not only in Manny and Blake but with everyone else wanting to work harder.
LA all the way
If the Dodgers can keep their heads on straight we should make the playoffs with a little "umff". Beating the Phillies back to back to back is great. The Brewers are going to give a little more trouble but with the talent the Dodgers have we should be able to get passed them. As for the D-Backs , without good pitching I doubt their hitters will consistantly be bringing in runs. GO BLUE!
If the Dodgers keep playing with confidence,they will only get better and will win the division.Now, if Nomar can stay healthy and continue to produce,they might have a chance to do some damage in the playoffs.Can anyone spell FREEWAY SERIES.You never know baby.
The Dodgers really are a very solid team right now. With Nomar or Furcal (yes he returns in 2 weeks) at SS, the entire lineup is now solid. If Derek Lowe can continue to pitch like the champion he was in Boston, then he will earn himself a big contract this off-season and get the Dodgers to places we haven't seen since 1988.
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