The White Soxs really want Adam Dunn. Like, really want him. They have said that they are willing to offer anyone and everyone in their minor league system for him. I don't care. We might end up with Edwin Jackson if we do a three way deal. Still, as good as he could be, I don't care. Adam Dunn needs to stay on the Nationals. He is what we need- a consistent power hitter. Never mind the fact that he has also been hitting around 40 points higher on his career batting average since he came to DC.
The face of our franchise, Ryan Zimmerman, wants him there. Stephen Strasburg has said he wants him there. He needs to stay. Which is why it is good that Mike Rizzo is asking for a huge amount in order to trade him. On league GM said they were asking for the same as what it would take to trade Ryan Howard. Is Dunn Ryan Howard? No. Close, but no. But for the Nats, he is just as valuable (or more) as Howard is in Philly. He is a great locker room guy. He hits for power. The fans love him. AND HE WANTS TO PLAY IN DC! Can't ask for much more.
The middle of our lineup can be exceptional in two years if we keep him. Imagine a 3-4-5-6 of Zimmerman, Dunn, Josh Willingham and Bryce Harper in his first year. We could put up enough runs to actually support our solid young pitching. Keeping Dunn is not just the right thing to do. It is what the Nats have to do.
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