The MLB trade season continues, with the Arizona Diamondbacks aquiring Adam Dunn from the Cincinatti Reds. The aquisition of Dunn gives the D-backs a big bat in the lineup. Dunn brings his League leading 32 HRs and a not league leading .233 BA to Arizona.
This move probably negates the one that the Los Angeles Dodgers made to aquire Manny Ramirez. The Dodgers had already moved somewhat laterally by opting to play the offensively inferior Juan Piere more than Andre Ethier. The move might be the smart play, but it does minimize the offensive gains that Manny gives them.
There are also rumors that the Tampa Bay Rays are pursuing their own bat, possibly in the person of Gary Sheffield.
