Adam Dunn is a Type A Free Agent

[Captain Obvious]

Adam Dunn will be a "Type A" free agent, according to the official set of Elias free agent rankings obtained by MLBTradeRumors.com. The designation is significant as the Nationals decide this offseason what to do with Dunn.

If the Nationals offer Dunn a one-year contract in arbitration, which they must do in order to receive compensatory draft picks in the event he signs elsewhere as a free agent, then the Nationals will receive two extra draft picks in the 2011 draft.

Dunn will be eligible to file for free agency five days after the World Series ends, when the exclusive negotiating window closes for the Nationals. The prevailing sense around the league is that the Nationals will not re-sign Dunn this offseason, and the Cubs, according to one league source, are the current favorite to land Dunn.

No matter who signs Dunn, the Nationals will receive a "sandwich" pick in the supplementary round between the first and second round. The first 18 picks of this year's draft are protected, meaning a team that picks in the first 18 picks will surrender its second-round choice if it signs another team's Type A free agent, but a team in the bottom 15 picks of the first round that signs another team's Type A free agent will lose its first-round pick. (There are 33 picks in the first round this year, based on teams receiving compensation for not signing their 2010 first-round pick, like what happened to the Nationals with Aaron Crow in 2008.)

Using the Cubs as an example: The Nationals will receive a "sandwich" pick, roughly the 34th or 35th choice in the draft. They would also receive the Cubs' second-round choice, which will be the eighth choice in the second round. What overall pick that is depends on how many choices are needed for the sandwich round. This year, for example, the eighth pick in the second round was No. 58 overall.

Rays first baseman Carlos Pena, whom the Nationals could be interested in as a potential replacement for Dunn, is a Type B free agent. The Nats would not lose a draft pick if they end up signing him, even if the Rays offer Pena arbitration. Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff -- another potential replacement for Dunn -- is also a Type B free agent.

I still want him. Although, this could make us have to pay less. I'm not sure.

 

[Got teeth? Keith doesn't.]

I seen the thread title and then the name of the poster who posted it and lol'd.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

I seen the thread title and then the name of the poster who posted it and lol'd.

:cookiemonster:

yeap.

 

[Captain Obvious]

How can so many of you not think that the Cubs will sign him? Jeez...

 

[Lefty]

Although, this could make us have to pay less.

And how is that, exactly?

 

[DewsSox79]

And how is that, exactly?

dont bother, it is not worth it. trust me.

 

[Captain Obvious]

And how is that, exactly?

Dunn knows that we have to give up a draft pick, so less money... I'm not sure. Entirely guessing there.

 

[Lefty]

Dunn knows that we have to give up a draft pick, so less money... I'm not sure. Entirely guessing there.

Ok, well I'll just tell you that that is not the case.

 

[Captain Obvious]

Ok, well I'll just tell you that that is not the case.

Yeah.... I didn't think so.

 

[bobferg]

How can so many of you not think that the Cubs will sign him? Jeez...

If Dunn does not sign with the Cubs I will be shocked. It is too perfect. He rakes in Wrigley and damn do the Cubs ever need a power hitting run producer.

The problem is where he fits into the lineup. I don't see him as a #3. I think he needs a strong hitter in front of him...

All I know is that I have always wanted Adam Dunn on my team. Lets let Quade figure out where he will hit in the lineup.

 

[DewsSox79]

Yeah.... I didn't think so.

yes, it wont change the demands of dunn...he is going to get paid no matter what. pretty much not relevant.

the only thing i am waiting for is waldo to say that after reading this, he would not want dunn due to losing the draft pick.....im waiting for it waldo...cmon you know you want to say it.

 

[bobferg]

the only thing i am waiting for is waldo to say that after reading this, he would not want dunn due to losing the draft pick.....im waiting for it waldo...cmon you know you want to say it.

+1 ......

 

[Captain Obvious]

yes, it wont change the demands of dunn...he is going to get paid no matter what. pretty much not relevant.

the only thing i am waiting for is waldo to say that after reading this, he would not want dunn due to losing the draft pick.....im waiting for it waldo...cmon you know you want to say it.

Just how much do you think Dunn is going to make? Jw...

 

[DewsSox79]

Just how much do you think Dunn is going to make? Jw...

tough call. if the over/under was set at 13million i would bet the over. I know a lot of you guys are thinking 12, or 13 but i see him making more.

 

[Captain Obvious]

tough call. if the over/under was set at 13million i would bet the over. I know a lot of you guys are thinking 12, or 13 but i see him making more.

Do you see it as a X per year or a front/back loaded contract?

 

[DewsSox79]

Do you see it as a X per year or a front/back loaded contract?

x per year imo, those questions are so hard to ansewer and even guess on.

 

[bobferg]

I think it depends on the years. I could see a 5 year 55 million or a 3 year 40 million. I think it all depends on how long you want the guy.

I really think he wants to be in one place for a while, if not the rest of his career. But like sox said O/U at 13 mil... i will take under.

 

[DewsSox79]

I think it depends on the years. I could see a 5 year 55 million or a 3 year 40 million. I think it all depends on how long you want the guy.

I really think he wants to be in one place for a while, if not the rest of his career. But like sox said O/U at 13 mil... i will take under.

really? the under?

 

[bobferg]

really? the under?

Like I said, i think he will take less for a longer contract. And I see him signing with the Cubs for a longer contract. So yes.... the under.

 

[waldo7239117]

Dunn will have a lot of teams after him and it will go down to a bidding war. There's not a lot of good FA out their. I say he get's around 15M a year,

Also, Dewy I would like the Cubs to have the pick. But, it doesn't matter. There 1st pick is protected. So, they SHOULD get a good player. But, who knows..... Then, after that for a power bat like Dunn. I think it's worth it.

I really don't want another big contract on the books that could be hard to trade if needed. However, if they sign Dunn...I'll be happy in ways and mad in ways. So, I'm neutral on the signing if it does happen.