Did the Big Donkey ruin his Hall chances... - Page 2

Hess687 · 08-31-2014, 05:07 PM

We in here talkin' bout Adam Dunn? Adam Dunn?!! In the HOF?! Mods please delete this, this MUST be a joke, or is this just Adam Dunn spamming us all in hopes to gain HOF consideration amongst fans?

Soonerfan65 · 08-31-2014, 05:22 PM

Dunn is the current version of Dave Kingman; he could hit 650 homers and never make the hall

briscogun · 08-31-2014, 05:42 PM

Dunn is a two outcome hitter (HR/strikeout) and a horrible defensive player. How would you possibly think he'd be a candidate for the hall?

The way I look at it, if someone is going in to the hall, who would you take out of the hall in his place? For Dunn, there is no one.

HOFAutoRookies · 08-31-2014, 07:21 PM

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jmscoggin · 08-31-2014, 07:31 PM

Forget "Donkey", he needs to be called 'One Trick Pony' and no, he wasn't getting in regardless. Plus, how could "he ruin his chances"? It was a trade, he didn't leave by choice.

free2131 · 08-31-2014, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by briscogun

Dunn is a two outcome hitter (HR/strikeout) and a horrible defensive player.

Far be it from me to defend Adam Dunn, but to be fair, he is a three outcome player (HR/K/BB).

Skipscards · 08-31-2014, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Soonerfan65

Dunn is the current version of Dave Kingman; he could hit 650 homers and never make the hall

Kingman...yes. Great comparison. And when Kingman was winding down his career people worried he'd make it to 500 homeruns. But if Dunn somehow hit 650 homeruns, he would sail into the Hall (assuming the 650 HRs were achieved without Viagra or any other performance enhancers).

Skipscards · 08-31-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jmscoggin

Forget "Donkey", he needs to be called 'One Trick Pony' and no, he wasn't getting in regardless. Plus, how could "he ruin his chances"? It was a trade, he didn't leave by choice.

I think the retiring announcement is what he meant by ruining. Dunn ruined his chances ages ago however...

natbornkiller · 08-31-2014, 07:56 PM

wait adam dunn is still playing ?

jmscoggin · 08-31-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipscards

I think the retiring announcement is what he meant by ruining. Dunn ruined his chances ages ago however...

Gotcha, makes much more sense. Not that he would have made it either way but the "ruined his chances" angle.

HOFAutoRookies · 08-31-2014, 08:27 PM

I don't care if he makes it, I love Dunn. He's such a great person to the game and clubhouse guy. Met him twice and he was so down to earth. Quite an actor too!

Skipscards · 08-31-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HOFAutoRookies

I don't care if he makes it, I love Dunn. He's such a great person to the game and clubhouse guy. Met him twice and he was so down to earth. Quite an actor too!

See, this is why Brian Downing should be in the Hall too. Great actor.

Ballerskrip · 08-31-2014, 08:51 PM

So you all think it is that crazy?

According to baseball reference, through age 33 season, his most comparable players are:

Harmon Killebrew (872) *
Jose Canseco (864)
Jim Thome (858)
Reggie Jackson (856) *
Rocky Colavito (855)
Andruw Jones (841)
Dale Murphy (834)
Boog Powell (822)
Greg Luzinski (815)
Mike Schmidt (811) *

Skipscards · 08-31-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ballerskrip

So you all think it is that crazy?

According to baseball reference, through age 33 season, his most comparable players are:

Harmon Killebrew (872) *
Jose Canseco (864)
Jim Thome (858)
Reggie Jackson (856) *
Rocky Colavito (855)
Andruw Jones (841)
Dale Murphy (834)
Boog Powell (822)
Greg Luzinski (815)
Mike Schmidt (811) *

Which also shows how unique he is. 872 isn't really that similar. These players added more seasons beyond age 33. Trouble is, if his career ends now his most similar list looks like this:

Dave Kingman (903)
Greg Vaughn (884)
Rocky Colavito (863)
Jack Clark (847)
Jose Canseco (846)
Frank Howard (843)
Norm Cash (837)
Roy Sievers (833)
Ron Gant (826)
Andruw Jones (824)

Yuck.

awz50 · 08-31-2014, 09:08 PM

He is a worse version of Harmon Killebrew

Ballerskrip · 08-31-2014, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by awz50

He is a worse version of Harmon Killebrew

And how is Harmon Killebrew remembered by today's fans?

clocsta2323 · 08-31-2014, 09:22 PM

Last time I checked the BO community doesn't vote. I could care less about him getting into the Hall but most of you just piggyback on previous posts with no intelligent point at all. It's ruining these boards and why I rarely post every unless I am trying to sell a gift card or buy Christian Yelich cards.

shayscards79 · 08-31-2014, 09:22 PM

Probably doesn't care.. He's got a bright future in Hollywood ahead of him.

HOFAutoRookies · 08-31-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by clocsta2323

It's ruining these boards and why I rarely post every unless I am trying to sell a gift card or buy Christian Yelich cards.

Then leaves the boards, or don't bother opening threads that don't interest you, like this one.

phisouza33 · 08-31-2014, 10:03 PM

lmao! Dunn in the HOF??? camon man

rttrffg2012 · 08-31-2014, 10:09 PM

I deem this topic discussion worthy!

He's a 1 tool player.
Not enough for the hall of fame

He is a well liked team mate.
He ain't getting in though.

clocsta2323 · 08-31-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HOFAutoRookies

Then leaves the boards, or don't bother opening threads that don't interest you, like this one.

You posted a legit question ( a guy reaching 500 HR club absolutely has to be considered for Cooperstown.) but then followed it with crap. A smiley face and a saracastic answer to your own question that seems generated from public forum pressure.. LOL.

jake312 · 08-31-2014, 11:31 PM

Hahahahahahahahahaha.

HOFAutoRookies · 09-01-2014, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by clocsta2323

You posted a legit question ( a guy reaching 500 HR club absolutely has to be considered for Cooperstown.) but then followed it with crap. A smiley face and a saracastic answer to your own question that seems generated from public forum pressure.. LOL.

Yes, because I'm really worried about public forum pressure LOL. Dunn was like Dung pretty much.

armyatc22 · 09-01-2014, 03:37 PM

The big donkey said GOODBYE ball!!!!

08-31-2014, 05:42 PM	#28
briscogun Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,668 Briscogun	Dunn is a two outcome hitter (HR/strikeout) and a horrible defensive player. How would you possibly think he'd be a candidate for the hall? The way I look at it, if someone is going in to the hall, who would you take out of the hall in his place? For Dunn, there is no one. __________________ "I see great things in baseball. It's our game--the American game. It will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set. Repair these losses, and be a blessing to us." -Walt Whitman

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Hess687 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,757 hess687	We in here talkin' bout Adam Dunn? Adam Dunn?!! In the HOF?! Mods please delete this, this MUST be a joke, or is this just Adam Dunn spamming us all in hopes to gain HOF consideration amongst fans?

08-31-2014, 05:22 PM	#27
Soonerfan65 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Henryetta Oklahoma Posts: 1,898 tulsaoilerfan37	Dunn is the current version of Dave Kingman; he could hit 650 homers and never make the hall

08-31-2014, 08:27 PM	#36
HOFAutoRookies Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Medina, MN Posts: 4,922	I don't care if he makes it, I love Dunn. He's such a great person to the game and clubhouse guy. Met him twice and he was so down to earth. Quite an actor too!

08-31-2014, 08:51 PM	#38
Ballerskrip Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,436	So you all think it is that crazy? According to baseball reference, through age 33 season, his most comparable players are: Harmon Killebrew (872) * Jose Canseco (864) Jim Thome (858) Reggie Jackson (856) * Rocky Colavito (855) Andruw Jones (841) Dale Murphy (834) Boog Powell (822) Greg Luzinski (815) Mike Schmidt (811) *

08-31-2014, 09:22 PM	#42
clocsta2323 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: D.C. Posts: 6,881	Last time I checked the BO community doesn't vote. I could care less about him getting into the Hall but most of you just piggyback on previous posts with no intelligent point at all. It's ruining these boards and why I rarely post every unless I am trying to sell a gift card or buy Christian Yelich cards.

08-31-2014, 09:22 PM	#43
shayscards79 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,876 shayscards79	Probably doesn't care.. He's got a bright future in Hollywood ahead of him.

08-31-2014, 10:03 PM	#45
phisouza33 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 496	lmao! Dunn in the HOF??? camon man

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rttrffg2012 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sunset Park, NY Posts: 2,927 Jackson2015	I deem this topic discussion worthy! He's a 1 tool player. Not enough for the hall of fame He is a well liked team mate. He ain't getting in though.

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jake312 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New York Posts: 2,745	Hahahahahahahahahaha. __________________ Collecting: Jose Fernandez & Rookie Card Autos

09-01-2014, 03:37 PM	#50
armyatc22 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Who knows Posts: 22,041 armyatc22	The big donkey said GOODBYE ball!!!!