Adam Dunn Is Still a Red ... for Now

Despite rampant rumors that Adam Dunn might be traded, the clock struck 4pm EST yesterday, signaling the deadline for baseball's non-waiver trade deadline and he was still a member of the Cincinnati Reds. But from the sound of things, he still thinks there's a chance he might he might be dealt, which at the very least would make his mom happy. From the Dayton Daily News:

Reds left fielder Adam Dunn, the subject of trade rumors, said he wasn't concerned at all about the trading deadline.

"Yeah, I'm happy I'm here," Dunn said. "But ask me on Sept. 1." ...

"It bothers my mom more than me," Dunn said. "My family hates the Brennamans (broadcasters Marty and Thom) and Jeff Brantley. If George Grande and Chris Welsh aren't doing the television games, they won't watch. That's sad."

Even though he wasn't traded Tuesday, Dunn threw out a word of caution.

"I've heard a lot of things happen in August," he said.

Zing! It's not quite "Kent Mercker vs. Steve Stone," but "Dunn's mom vs. Marty and Thom" does have a ring to it. As the guys at Baseball Think Factory point out, Dunn doesn't exactly come across as someone who wants to stay in Cincinnati. I don't see how the Reds could get Dunn past waivers to make a deal happen this year, but at worst bank on the team taking offers this winter.

Previously on FanHouse:
Nationals Going After Adam Dunn?
The Angels Are Done Talking About Dunn
Report: Adam Dunn Is Already on the Trade Market
Padres Are Interested in Adam Dunn