February 11, 2009
Domino Effect
The Nationals reportedly sign Adam Dunn. Finally, some team is willing to spend a little money on a bargain. They get a premier power hitter for two years, $20 million.
I'm somewhat surprised he received twice as much money as Abreu, but Adam is much younger.
It does make you wonder. Abreu has never been a "sexy" player and has lost some pop, but he still legs out doubles, steals bags and scores runs. He's also extremely consistent. Adam Dunn will hit you exactly 40 HRs and that's about it.
Adam Dunn is a little more than just 40 HR's. It's more 40 HR's with a .380 OBP, that's nothing to scoff at. In many ways, his lack of RBI's and Runs in Cincy can be construed as having more to do with the poor lineup/roster construction with that organization. If my memory serves me, Brandon Phillips' .312 OBP spent much of the season hitting Cleanup while Dunn was often hitting 5th for reasons unknown.
Because 40 solo HRs is 40 RBIs