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Adam Dunn

Outfielder
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Contract: Signed though 2010

  • Height: 6-6
  • Weight: 275 lbs
  • Born: Nov 9, 1979

  • Debut: July 20, 2001

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September 22, 2009

Adam Dunn provided the only offense for the Nationals on Tuesday as they were blown out by the Dodgers 14-2. Dunn's 38h homer, a two-run shot, was the only crooked number on the board for Washington.

Our View:

Dunn has five straight seasons of 40 home runs and looks like a lock to make it six in 2009. His .279 average this season has been a nice surprise though, sitting 30 points above his career mark.

September 11, 2009

Adam Dunn went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer off Josh Johnson in Friday's 5-3 win at Florida.

Our View:

Dunn homered in back-to-back games, and has 37 for 2009, currently tying him for fifth in the NL with Adrian Gonzalez. He is on pace to top 40 homers for the fifth time in his career.

September 10, 2009

MLB.com is reporting that Nationals' manager Jim Riggleman plans to play his regular starters over the last month of the season. "I think that until the division and Wild Card is won, we have an obligation to the other contenders to put our best players out there against the top teams," Riggleman told the media.

Our View:

With the Nats out of the playoff race, there was some thought that they would give some of the young prospects playing time in September, but Riggleman doesn't sound interested in the youngsters. This is great news for fantasy owners of players like Adam Dunn and Josh Willingham, as it looks like they will be in the lineup on a regular basis for the rest of the season.

September 9, 2009

Adam Dunn was 2-for-5 with two RBI on Wednesday, but hit into a rally-killing, game-ending double play in the ninth inning, as Washington lost 6-5 to the Phillies at home.

Our View:

The RBI were 93rd and 94th of the season. He is within striking distance of his career high of 106.

September 5, 2009

Adam Dunn went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in tonight's 9-5 loss to the Marlins at Nationals Park. He also scored a run.

Our View:

Dunn has five hits over his last two games, and raised his season average to .284. He has not homered over his last six games though.

August 30, 2009

Adam Dunn was 0-for-1 in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals, but worked Redbird pitching for three walks.

Our View:

Dunn has now drawn 100 walks on the season and now has six straight seasons with triple-digit free passes. He remains one of the best on base men in the game.

August 29, 2009

Adam Dunn's 35th home run of the season was inconsequential on Saturday, as the Nationals lost 9-4 in St. Louis.

Our View:

Dunn now has nine home runs in August, and is well on his way to his sixth straight 40-homer campaign.

August 23, 2009

Adam Dunn went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo homer off Manny Parra in Sunday's 8-3 win over Milwaukee at Nationals Park.

Our View:

Dunn collected his seventh homer of August, and his 33rd of the season, which is currently tied for third in the NL.

August 21, 2009

Adam Dunn was 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a pair of walks in the Nationals' 7-3 loss to the Brewers on Friday.

Our View:

Dunn is hitting almost .370 in August after batting .319 in July and is doing a great job this season of staying away from the Mendoza line. His home run totals haven't suffered as a result either. Friday's shot gave him 32 on the year.

August 20, 2009

Adam Dunn went 2-for-4 and drove in the Nationals' only run on Thursday, as Washington lost to the Rockies 4-1 at home.

Our View:

With 87 RBI on the season, Dunn is on pace to drive in well over 100 for the first time in his nine year career. His current career best is his 106 from 2007.

August 15, 2009

Adam Dunn went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Johnny Cueto in tonight's 10-6 win at Cincinnati.

Our View:

Dunn crushed his 31st homer of 2009 at the Great American Ballpark, where he used to call home. Tonight's blast was also the 309th of his career.

August 12, 2009

Adam Dunn was 2-for-4 with an RBI on Wednesday night, but the Nationals lost 6-2 to the Braves, starting a losing streak after reeling off eight straight wins.

Our View:

Dunn is well on his way to his obligatory 40 home runs and 100 RBI, and may actually drive in well-beyond 100 this year (he currently has 85 RBI). His .281 average is also 30 points higher than his career average.

August 4, 2009

Adam Dunn launched a two-run home run for the Nats on Tuesday as they defeated the Marlins by a score of 6-4. Dunn went 1-for-4 in the game with a run scored and two RBI.

Our View:

This is how Adam Dunn works most of the time, with one hit, that being a home run, in four at-bats. By now fantasy owners should know what to expect from Dunn, and as long as he keeps the power coming he will remain a solid fantasy play.

August 3, 2009

Adam Dunn went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in tonight's 8-4 win at Pittsburgh. He had a single, double and a three-run homer off Charlie Morton.

Our View:

Dunn crushed his 27th homer of the season, currently ranking him fourth in the NL. He should remain a strong source for power, despite playing him home games a pitcher-friendly Nationals Park.

July 26, 2009

Adam Dunn went 2-for-3 with his 25th homer and five RBI in the Nationals' 13-1 win over the Padres on Saturday.

Our View:

Dunn looks to be on pace to hit his usual 40 homers this season, but it's not accompanied by his typically dreadful average. The lumbering outfielder is hitting .275 and has 70 RBI on the year. He's been one of the nicer fantasy surprises this season.

July 24, 2009

Adam Dunn is on the Tigers' radar, according to MLive.com.

Our View:

The Tigers are looking to add a bat for their run at the playoffs. Dunn would be a strong addition, especially with outfielder Carlos Guillen fresh off the DL. Dunn crushed 24 homers with Washington this season, and fantasy owners should be excited by the thought of him playing his home games at launching pad Comerica Park as a member of the Tigers.

July 24, 2009

Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman says there is "no buzz" about a potential Adam Dunn trade.

Our View:

Apparently teams just don't want one of the most consistent power hitters in the game. They are willing to lock up and pay players like Milton Bradley and Vernon Wells, but not Mr. 40 Home Runs and 100 RBI. An Adam Dunn deal for any number of contenders would make a great deal of sense, so it could still happen, just don't hold your breath.

July 23, 2009

Adam Dunn went 3-for-3 with a run scored in tonight's 4-1 loss to the Cardinals at Nationals Park. He hit a single and two doubles.

Our View:

Dunn raised his season average to .274, which is good by his standards. He is hitting .328 with four homers so far this month as well.

July 20, 2009

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss said on an interview on 101.1 ESPN Monday that the Cardinals are interested in the Nationals' Adam Dunn.

Our View:

Nats GM Mike Rizzo has said that Dunn will not be traded, but he'll surely listen should the Cards come to him with an offer he likes. St. Louis could certainly use his bat in left field.

July 19, 2009

Adam Dunn continued to be one of the Nationals' lone bright spots on Sunday, hitting his 24th home run on an otherwise forgettable afternoon, as the Nationals got blown out 11-3 by the Cubs at home.

Our View:

Dunn is doing in 2009 what he always does, hitting lots of home runs, not hitting many singles and striking out a ton. A team more competitive than the Nats could certainly benefit from his big flies.

July 11, 2009

Adam Dunn went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in tonight's 13-2 win at Houston. He hit a single, double and solo homer off Felipe Paulino.

Our View:

Dunn hit his third homer of July, and leads Washington with 23. He should remain a strong source for power, despite playing his home games at pitcher-friendly Nationals Park.

July 9, 2009

Adam Dunn went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in tonight's 9-4 loss at Houston.

Our View:

Dunn hit his 14th double, and continues to lead the Nationals with 22 homers and 60 RBI.

July 7, 2009

GM Mike Rizzo stated that slugger Adam Dunn is not on the Nationals' trading block, according to the Washington Post. Rizzo said, "We are not trading Adam Dunn. That is as definitive as I can be."

Our View:

Dunn leads the Nationals with 22 homers, and holds a .266 batting average - which is good by his standards. The club is among the worst in the majors, but it looks like Dunn is not going anywhere.

July 4, 2009

The Miami Herald is reporting that Nationals' outfielder Adam Dunn hit his 300th career home run on Saturday against the Braves. Dunn took rookie Tommy Hanson deep in the bottom of the seventh. Dunn was 2-for-3 in the game with two RBI.

Our View:

Dunn has been a feared power hitter his entire career, and he still has a long way to go to add to those 300. Dunn is always a power option, and should be owned in all leagues because of it.

July 3, 2009

Adam Dunn hit his 21st home run in the Nationals' 9-8 loss to the Braves on Friday. He finished the day 1-for-3 with a pair of walks.

Our View:

The power from Dunn is nice, but the slugger is starting to fall into his old ways again. After hitting and uncharacteristic .310 in April, he hit in the .240s for May and June. No big surprise there.

June 30, 2009

Adam Dunn went 2-for-4 with three RBI in tonight's 7-5 loss at Florida. He hit a double and a two-run homer off Sean West.

Our View:

Dunn collected his 20th homer of the season, and remains a top source for power despite playing his home games at pitcher-friendly Nationals Park.

June 24, 2009

Adam Dunn is out of tonight's lineup against Boston while nursing a right wrist ailment, according to MASN Sports.

Our View:

Dunn aggravated his wrist during Tuesday's game, and is sitting out as a precaution. Fantasy owners will have to count on another source for power tonight.

June 19, 2009

Adam Dunn went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays at Nationals Park. Both of his hits were singles.

Our View:

Dunn is only hitting .268, but he leads the Nationals with 18 homers and 48 RBI. He has a hit in five straight games, and an RBI in each of his last three.

June 7, 2009

Adam Dunn was 2-for-3 with a walk in the Nationals' 7-0 loss to the Mets on Sunday.

Our View:

Dunn is hitting .264 on the season, and a recent cold stretch since late May has driven his average ever closer to the .247 hitter that we all know. Looks like the high average days are probably behind him this season.

May 27, 2009

Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer off Johan Santana in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Mets. It was his only hit in four at-bats.

Our View:

Dunn now has 16 bombs on the year and is hitting .283. He has managed to keep his average up this season, but has his usual high strikeout total still. With two more on Wednesday he is now sitting at an even 50 on the season.

May 26, 2009

Adam Dunn hit his 15 home run on Tuesday and accounted for the Nationals' lone run in their 6-1 loss to the Mets. He was 2-for-3 on the night.

Our View:

Dunn is having a fine fantasy campaign and his 15 homers aren't accompanied by his usual dreadful average. He's hitting .284, leads the lead in walks and, well, you know about the power. He's a must start in all fantasy formats right now.

May 24, 2009

Adam Dunn was large for the Nationals on Sunday in their 8-5 win over the Orioles. Dunn went 2-for-4 with two home runs, two runs scored, and six RBI in the game.

Our View:

Dunn is having himself a nice season so far in 2009, and his two home runs today only added to that nice start. He is hitting .284 right now, but it is realistic to believe he won't hit much higher than .260 or so this year. He will have a ton of home runs, however, as long as he stays healthy.

May 19, 2009

Adam Dunn blasted his 12th home run of the season in the Nationals ten-inning 8-5 loss to the Pirates on Tuesday. It was his only hit in the contest, but he also worked Pirates pitchers for two free passes.

Our View:

Dunn is having a very strong start to the season and his 12 homers aren't accompanied by his usual .220s average. He's hitting .287 on the season and has already drawn 35 walks. Looks like this could be the season fantasy owners get more out of Dunn than just home runs.

May 10, 2009

Adam Dunn cranked out two home runs in the Nationals 10-8 loss in Arizona on Sunday. He was 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs scored, and a strike out against his former team.

Our View:

Dunn has slugged four home runs in his last three games, all in Arizona. He now has 11 on the season and is hitting .311/.451/.660. He also has just five more strike outs (32) than walks (27). It actually looks as if Washington's investment in him is paying off in terms of his production.

May 9, 2009

Adam Dunn hit his eighth home run of the season in a 2-for-5 effort against his former team on Friday. His Nationals topped the Diamondbacks 4-3.

Our View:

The eight home runs and 25 walks sound about right for Dunn at this point in the season, but the .296 average is shocking. We certainly aren't complaining though.

May 2, 2009

Adam Dunn socked his seventh homer of the season on Saturday, a three-run shot against the Cardinals.

Our View:

We predict Dunn will hit 33 more homers this year. After all, he has finished with exactly 40 long balls in four straight campaigns.

April 28, 2009

Adam Dunn was 2-for-3 with his sixth home run of the season in the Nationals' 7-1 to the Phillies on Tuesday.

Our View:

Dunn's six home runs this season aren't surprising, but his .328 average is. Could this be the year that the perennial 40 homer slugger adds average to his repertoire? Probably not, but he's off to a nice start.

April 27, 2009

Adam Dunn went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored in Washington's 13-11 loss in Philadelphia on Monday.

Our View:

Dunn continues to see the ball well in a Nationals uniform. He is hitting .311 with a .475 OBP and has six home runs through 18 games this season.

April 21, 2009

Adam Dunn cranked out his fourth home run of the season as the Nationals beat the Braves 4-3 on Tuesday. The solo shot in the sixth inning helped push starter Kenshin Kawakami out of the game.

Our View:

Dunn was only 1-for-4 in the game, but his average is still a rather hearty .310. He also has an impressive 17 walks on the season against just nine strikeouts.

April 19, 2009

Adam Dunn went 2-for-2 with three walks, no RBI, and a run scored as the Nationals lost to Florida 7-4.

Our View:

Dunn already has 17 walks through 11 games and he currently boasts a .549 OBP and .647 slugging percentage. He is being more selective than ever and it is clearly paying off.

April 16, 2009

Adam Dunn hit a three-run shot off Joe Blanton in the first inning against Philadelphia on Thursday.

Our View:

Dunn finished 1-for-4 with two strikeouts, but that's that's nothing unexpected from the big lefty. He's appeared comfortable in a Nationals uniform, batting .346 with three home runs thus far.

April 6, 2009

Adam Dunn was 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs scored, a home run, and a double as the Nationals fell to the Marlins 12-6 on Monday.

Our View:

Dunn also notched his first strikeout of the season. His 164 whiffs last season was his lowest total since 2003 so his batting eye has shown improvement throughout his career. He has hit at least 40 home runs in five straight seasons, and he is well on his way to making it a sixth straight season of longball prowess.

March 14, 2009

Adam Dunn scored Team USA's only run in their 11-1 loss to Puerto Rico on Saturday. The slugger was 2-for-3 in the game and improved his WBC batting average to .556.

Our View:

Dunn is swinging a good bat in the tournament as he has been able to avoid the strikeouts that plague him in the MLB. He won't have much protection in the Nationals' lineup this season which could be a big problem if he is not a little pickier at the plate.

February 26, 2009

Adam Dunn went 0-for-2 while leaving two men on base in Thursday's 2-1 win over Detroit.

Our View:

Dunn will be hard-pressed to reach at least 40 homers for the sixth straight season while playing his home games at Nationals Park.

February 12, 2009

Adam Dunn agreed to play either first base or left field for the Nationals. Two sources told the Washington Post that Dunn would be in the outfield if Nick Johnson is healthy enough to handle first base.

Our View:

The talk of Johnson being healthy should give readers a good laugh. If Dunn is in left field, he would take at-bats away from Josh Willingham, who also isn't a paragon of health. The Nationals had an outfield logjam even before the Dunn signing, and it's hard to believe they will place a ton of faith in the always-injured Johnson. Still, fantasy owners should worry a bit about Willingham's potential playing time.

February 11, 2009

The Washington Nationals have signed slugger Adam Dunn to a two-year deal, according to the Washington Post. The deal is reportedly worth $20 million.

Our View:

The Nationals desperately needed some pop in their lineup, and Dunn certainly provides that. The team did trade for Josh Willingham earlier in the season, making their outfield a bit crowded, so it's likely that Dunn will see a lot of time at first base.

February 9, 2009

GM Ed Wade stated that the Astros are not targeting Adam Dunn despite contrary reports circulating, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.

Our View:

Wade noted that Dunn was never on their radar, and the Astros would spend the money on pitching if they could afford the slugger. They are not interested in Bobby Abreu either.

February 9, 2009

The Astros reportedly want to sign Adam Dunn, according to the Chicago Tribune. They are expected to offer him a one-year deal.

Our View:

Adding the slugger to the Astros would allow them to move Hunter Pence to center field and Michael Bourn to the bench. He would also add more power to their lineup. Dunn would likely reach 40 homers while playing his home games at launching pad Minute Maid Park.

February 8, 2009

The Athletics are interested in Adam Dunn, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

Dunn would provide another big bat to the Athletics' lineup to go along with Matt Holliday and Jason Giambi, but his power numbers could be hindered while playing his home games at pitcher-friendly McAfee Coliseum.

February 8, 2009

The Astros may be planning on offering Adam Dunn a one-year deal before the start of spring training, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

Adding the slugger to the Astros would allow them to move Hunter Pence to center field and Michael Bourn to the bench. He would also add more power to their lineup.

February 7, 2009

The Los Angeles Angels will consider negotiating with free-agent outfielder Adam Dunn, Fox Sports.com reports. The Angels are reportedly also looking at Bobby Abreu as another option. "I would say we'll continue to look at different ways to improve the club," general manager Tony Reagins said. "If something makes sense for us, we'd look at it. We'd have to see what the parameters are, how that player fits."

Our View:

As is the case with Abreu, Dunn would likely be signed to a one-year contract and be responsible for fulfilling a spot duty role in the outfield and filling the opening left in the DH role by Gary Matthews Jr., who is expected to miss at least four months while recovering from offseason surgery to repair the patella tendon in his left knee.

February 3, 2009

Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports that the Washington Nationals have made an offer to free-agent slugger Adam Dunn. The terms of the offer were not reported.

Our View:

It's apparent Dunn has no desire to go to Washington, or else he would have accepted the deal from the Nats, who have been expressing interest in him nearly the entire offseason. Dunn is reportedly buying his time to see what happens with the Manny Ramirez situation in LA, which would be his preferred team.

January 23, 2009

According to MLB.com, the Washington Nationals have not totally ruled out negotiating with free-agent slugger Adam Dunn. GM Jim Bowden has said a player of Dunn's credentials exceeds the team's spending limit, but the Nats sorely need a left-handed power hitter to offset a lineup crowded with righties.

Our View:

Washington may need all the offense it can afford to acquire for the upcoming season. As things stand now, the Nats will roll into Spring Training with a rotation consisting of Daniel Cabrera, John Lannan, Jordan Zimmerman, Scott Olsen, and Collin Balester.

January 19, 2009

The Washington Post reports that Adam Dunn's value is falling. It is believed that he has been seeking a four-year, $56 million deal, but most GM's have been perplexed by his asking price. According to the article, the Braves and Dodgers may be the best fits for the slugger.

Our View:

Dunn probably won't get signed until Manny Ramirez inks a deal somewhere, but it seems obvious he is not going to get what he wants. Home runs apparently don't command the amount of money that they used to.

January 16, 2009

The Brewers have reportedly lost interest in Adam Dunn, according to the Hot Stove Blog on MLB.com.

Our View:

He was being considered as a replacement in case the Brewers dealt outfielder Mike Cameron to the Yankees, but Cameron is now expected to remain with the club. So it does not look like Dunn will be playing his home games at launching pad Miller Park next season.

January 14, 2009

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has been told by a rival executive that the Red Sox are interested in Adam Dunn.

Our View:

The Red Sox already added Rocco Baldelli and re-signed Mark Kotsay to the outfield, but were unable to bring in a "big bat" after missing out on Mark Teixeira. Dunn could work at first base if Kevin Youkilis moves to third, but the club would likely have to deal Mike Lowell.

January 12, 2009

Adam Dunn is unlikely to return to the Reds, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

The Reds are focusing more on signing an outfielder that hits from the right side of the plate. The team would be willing to bring in a lefty with few right's remaining in their price range, but Bobby Abreu would be much more affordable for the club than Dunn.

January 11, 2009

The Boston Globe reports that the Braves are emerging as a possible destination for outfielder Adam Dunn.

Our View:

The Braves could use a left fielder, but if they land Derek Lowe, who they are expected to offer this week, one has to wonder how much cash they will have left. They have already acquired Javier Vazquez and Kenshin Kawakami among others. Dunn has five straight seasons of 40 or more home runs.

January 8, 2009

The Nationals have apparently decided that they will not sign any big ticket items this off-season and will pull out of the sweepstakes for Derek Lowe, Orlando Hudson and Adam Dunn, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

This is a bit surprising since the team was believed to be one of the leaders for the services of Dunn. Perhaps the team realized what we all did, and that is that free agents just don't want to play with the Nationals. As a result of this decision, Nick Johnson will likely be the first baseman with Anderson Hernandez likely starting at second base.

January 4, 2009

The Dodgers continue to be interested in Adam Dunn as a fallback if they can't re-sign Manny Ramirez, according to the Boston Globe. However, many GMs are down on Dunn at the moment due to his high strikeout numbers. "He'd better not be The Guy because he has a lot of holes in his swing and he can be pitched to," one AL GM said.

Our View:

Dunn's skills are probably best suited for an AL roster for which he could DH. The Rays would be a good fit baseball-wise as they're looking to sign a DH, but they probably won't want to commit the kind of dollars that Dunn is looking for.

January 1, 2009

The Nationals continue to be interested in Adam Dunn, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

The Nationals have made it clear that they want to add power from the left side of the plate, going hard after switch-hitters Mark Teixeira and Milton Bradley, in addition to Dunn.

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