While reports out of Chicago are saying that the Cubs are the team Adam Dunn would most like to sign with this winter, there's a new team that seems to have entered the Dunn sweepstakes. With the Cubs atop his list, and the Nationals, Mariners and Orioles also reportedly interested in the home run and walk machine, it seems that the Dodgers are now testing the waters.According to Jayson Stark over at ESPN, the Dodgers contacted Dunn's agent Greg Genske during the holidays to gauge his interest in playing in Los Angeles. On the surface, this move would make a lot of sense for the Dodgers. The team is probably getting tired of waiting for Manny Ramirez to either return to Los Angeles or sign with the Yankees -- the Steinbrenners are printing money as you read this -- and would like to figure out what kind of club they're going to have next season.
Considering that the Dodgers finished 14th in the National League in home runs last season, they could definitely use an infusion of power in their lineup, and Dunn would provide exactly that. He's hit 40 home runs in four straight seasons and his production could make up for the loss of Manny.
Of course, the question here is whether the Dodgers are really interested in Dunn, or if they are leaking word that they've contacted Dunn's agent in hopes that it will help spark a decision out of Ramirez.
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I remember this guy blasting a few HRs on us, but i wouldn't mind getting him either. i think Manny knows hes not going to be a Dodger
You gotta love him one of the best in the game.
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Fuc$ Manny Ramirez.... He has become a cartoon figure and I wish he would just sign with the Yankees and become another exhibit in the zoo.
Actually Dunn has hit 40 home runs in 5 straight seasons...not 4. I live in Cincinnati. I like Dunn. He works pitchers. Kind of a lost art. A lot of walks. A lot of strikouts. A lot of home runs. If you sign him you can count on 100+ walks, 40 home runs, 100 RBIs, a .385 OBP, and countless adventures in the outfield
THE DODGERS WERE THE ONLY TEAM TO OFFER MANNY ANYTHING AND HE DISSED THEM BY NOT ANSWERING. GRAB DUNN AND BE HAPPY. HE CAN BE JUST AS GOOD A RUN PRODUCER AS MANNY WITOUT ALL THE BAGGAGE THAT GOES WITH MANNY
manny really needs to go to new york....he has ''yankee'' written all over him
im a yankee fan, wish he wud....
Dunn isn`t the hitter Manny is, but at least he will run the bases and play the field. I agree with earlier comments, he is good for around 40 homers & 100 walks.
la get dunn let showboat go to the yanks he wont last long there either
Manny needs to grow up and untill he does he needs to be slapped around a bit. Manny did that crap with Boston and now with Dodgers, lets face it where ever he goes he thinks his shit dont stink and that you have to put up with him. guess what - sorry, no one is that good! Manny it's time for a change - Go home and learn how to play nice in the sand box with other boys and girls
If Manny couldn't survive in the "fishbowl" that is Boston, I don't understand HOW he could even think of going to the Yankees no matter how much money they throw at him. He is a head case for sure
Dunn would be my choice too although I think the Cub fans would love to have him over the Dodgers. Not a Cubs fan but they have the most loyal fans around.
I always liked Andruw Jones, met him at a sports show in Chicago, I hope things turn around for him.
the dodgers are so cheap, that they are waiting for boston to pay manny the money so he can play in LA.
if the dodger want to win the world series this coming year.
sign manny and dunn. and they can hit all the NY teams pitcher staff, we will bethe most fears team in the majors.
furcal, martin, dunn, manny,loney, casey, ethier, blake.
trade m kemp to the padres for jake p.sign lowe.
and we can start buying tickes for world series 2009.
i know is a good dream, but like the dodgers is cheap to dream.
see ya from los angeles