| Dunn Traded to Arizona |
| Sports - Sports News Headlines |
| Written by Associated Press |
| Monday, 11 August 2008 20:21 |
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The Reds traded slugging outfielder Adam Dunn to the Arizona Diamondbacks today for a minor-league pitcher and two players to be named later. The 28-year-old Dunn was batting .233 this season for the Reds with 32 homers, tied for tops in the majors. The trade gives the Diamondbacks a boost to an anemic offense. Arizona ranks 20th in the majors in runs scored. They entered the day with a 1½-game lead over the Dodgers in the NL West. The Diamondbacks sent right-hander Dallas Buck to Cincinnati in exchange. Dunn says the trade to a first-place club comes as a pleasant surprise. The Reds have struggled over the last month and have lost six straight. Reds manager Dusty Baker called Dunn a good guy and says he'll miss having him on the club. |