White Sox trade Adam Dunn to Athletics - Chicago Tribune
The Chicago White Sox traded veteran first baseman/designated hitter Adam Dunn to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday in exchange for minor league pitcher Nolan Sanburn.
The White Sox also sent cash considerations to Oakland. Dunn agreed to waive his no-trade clause to make the deal happen before Sunday night's deadline for postseason eligibility
Baseball America ranked the 6-foot, 175-pound Sanburn as the No. 10 prospect in the A’s organization entering the 2014 season. Sanburn, 23, was 3-1 with a 3.28 ERA, six saves and 73 strikeouts in 42 relief appearances this season for Class-A Stockton of the California League.
Sox general manager Rick Hahn indicated Saturday night that he was willing to explore all opportunities to improve his ballclub moving forward. Earlier Saturday, the Sox traded outfielder Alejandro De Aza to the Baltimore Orioles for prospects
"It is a priority for us to continue to build upon the progress we've made the last few years with our system, both internationally and through the draft," Hahn said. "Another way of doing that is via trade.
"The deadline is 11 (p.m. Sunday), so we are going to keep working and exploring some opportunities."
Sox manager Robin Ventura said he spoke with Dunn after Saturday night’s game regarding the pending trade. Asked to describe Dunn’s tenure with the Sox, Ventura said:
Well, I mean, great teammate. Those are the things, for me, that are really important. Things that people don't see is him inside the clubhouse, just kind of how to act, how to go about your business and be accountable. I think he's one of the best I've ever been around for that. So I'm happy that he gets to go somewhere and get a chance to make it to the playoffs. But he's a guy that came in and I know that for all three years, he's been a leader."
Ventura described his range of emotions after saying goodbye to veteran players such as Gordon Beckham, De Aza and Dunn
"It's part of the game. There's guys in here you enjoy being around and you appreciate the work that they've done, with De Aza and now Dunner, but that's part of the game,” Ventura said. “You move on. Guys do move on. These young guys don't want you sitting around longing for the other guys just because they're veterans. So you understand the emotions your own team's going through, but there's a game to play today and there's guys that are up here that are very excited. Andy Wilkins is very excited for the opportunity and we're excited for him."
Wilkins was called up from Triple A Charlotte and will play first base Sunday against the Tigers.
The Chicago White Sox traded veteran first baseman/designated hitter Adam Dunn to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday in exchange for minor league pitcher Nolan Sanburn.
The White Sox also sent cash considerations to Oakland. Dunn agreed to waive his no-trade clause to make the deal happen before Sunday night's deadline for postseason eligibility
Baseball America ranked the 6-foot, 175-pound Sanburn as the No. 10 prospect in the A’s organization entering the 2014 season. Sanburn, 23, was 3-1 with a 3.28 ERA, six saves and 73 strikeouts in 42 relief appearances this season for Class-A Stockton of the California League.
Sox general manager Rick Hahn indicated Saturday night that he was willing to explore all opportunities to improve his ballclub moving forward. Earlier Saturday, the Sox traded outfielder Alejandro De Aza to the Baltimore Orioles for prospects
"It is a priority for us to continue to build upon the progress we've made the last few years with our system, both internationally and through the draft," Hahn said. "Another way of doing that is via trade.
"The deadline is 11 (p.m. Sunday), so we are going to keep working and exploring some opportunities."
Sox manager Robin Ventura said he spoke with Dunn after Saturday night’s game regarding the pending trade. Asked to describe Dunn’s tenure with the Sox, Ventura said:
Well, I mean, great teammate. Those are the things, for me, that are really important. Things that people don't see is him inside the clubhouse, just kind of how to act, how to go about your business and be accountable. I think he's one of the best I've ever been around for that. So I'm happy that he gets to go somewhere and get a chance to make it to the playoffs. But he's a guy that came in and I know that for all three years, he's been a leader."
Ventura described his range of emotions after saying goodbye to veteran players such as Gordon Beckham, De Aza and Dunn
"It's part of the game. There's guys in here you enjoy being around and you appreciate the work that they've done, with De Aza and now Dunner, but that's part of the game,” Ventura said. “You move on. Guys do move on. These young guys don't want you sitting around longing for the other guys just because they're veterans. So you understand the emotions your own team's going through, but there's a game to play today and there's guys that are up here that are very excited. Andy Wilkins is very excited for the opportunity and we're excited for him."
Wilkins was called up from Triple A Charlotte and will play first base Sunday against the Tigers.
