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MacGuyver · 02-12-2009, 06:03 PM

I think the number and power of the bats in the free agent pool this offseason contributed to Abreu going so low, otherwise, if there weren't as many people he would go for a higher and longer deal. Dunn is a big hitter but he's kind of on the decline, I can see him going to the Nats since they were looking for Teix to be their big bat, I also never thought they were a serious contender for him. Dunn fits that hole that they wanted Mark Teix in the lineup, and though Dunn may be a big bat, he's older and doesn't quite have some of the qualities that would make other teams bite on him (defense, K's, etc.) which gives him much less upside.

Hmm... just found an interesting stat, that Ryan Howard was the only one who homered more than Dunn in 08. Didn't know that, maybe I'm underrating him.

Also I definitely want to get in on that fantasy league if there are any spots open!

02-12-2009, 06:03 PM	#822 (permalink)
MacGuyver You're going to have to trust me! Location: Massachusetts	I think the number and power of the bats in the free agent pool this offseason contributed to Abreu going so low, otherwise, if there weren't as many people he would go for a higher and longer deal. Dunn is a big hitter but he's kind of on the decline, I can see him going to the Nats since they were looking for Teix to be their big bat, I also never thought they were a serious contender for him. Dunn fits that hole that they wanted Mark Teix in the lineup, and though Dunn may be a big bat, he's older and doesn't quite have some of the qualities that would make other teams bite on him (defense, K's, etc.) which gives him much less upside. Hmm... just found an interesting stat, that Ryan Howard was the only one who homered more than Dunn in 08. Didn't know that, maybe I'm underrating him. Also I definitely want to get in on that fantasy league if there are any spots open! __________________ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. ---Aristotle Deeds, not words, shall speak [for] me. ---John Fletcher Last edited by MacGuyver; 02-12-2009 at 06:08 PM..