Done & Dunn: Diamondbacks Score Slugger

Trade deadline. The aforesaid implies conclusion. Franchises concoct trades. They consummate trades. The deadline occurs. Swapping ceases. Unfortunately, Major League Baseball does not have a trade deadline. They have a trade suggestion. Franchises concoct trades. They consummate trades. The deadline occurs. Swapping continues.

On Monday, the Cincinnati Reds traded Adam Dunn to the Arizona Diamondbacks. As reciprocation, the Reds received a trio of minor leaguers. “It's tougher to lose a good guy, you know, than the 40-home run guy,” said Reds Manager Dusty Baker. “It's going to be tough to replace his offense, but it's even tougher to replace the man.”

Currently, the Diamondbacks are 60-58. In the National League West, they lead the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles’ deficit is one contest. "To come off the terrible month that we had in Cincinnati, and you get a phone call today saying you're being traded to a first-place team,” said Dunn. “As a player that's all you could ask for.”

During his career, Dunn has batted .247 with 270 home runs and 646 runs batted in. This season, he has swatted .233 with 32 home runs and 74 runs batted in.

In 2001, the Diamondbacks won the World Series. Since, they are 536-556. Obviously, Arizona craves a postseason revival. Dunn should provide this.