The deadline is almost 28 hrs away...Dunn rumors abound but nothing significant has happened yet (I do not deem Jorge Cantu to be a significant acquisition).
We've got some guys on this team that we practically *have* to trade. Conine sits atop that list but Scott Hatteberg should go as well. Conine's already planning on retiring and Hatteberg cannot be in our long-term plans. Kyle Lohse HAS to be dealt as well. There's no way we re-sign him after this season, nor should we.
I don't think JR is going anywhere and I'm beginning to think Dunn is here to stay as well.
If I'm right, it is quite possible that we'll only deal a Conine and perhaps Lohse. How disappointed/angry would you be with that scenario? This is a team that needs a lot of work before it can contend and we seemingly have quite a few marketable commodities. Personally, I'll feel let down if we don't complete a trade for at least two of those guys. Furthermore, I would not object to an Adam Dunn trade. However, I do want a fair return for him. It wouldn't bother me a bit to see Dunn in Cincy next year. If we do decide to deal him, we better have a nice return coming our way. Now that Teixeira is dealt, he's almost the last big stick on the market.