Nationals Sign Adam Dunn

THURSDAY: Dunn’s two-year, $20MM deal is official according to MLB.com’s Bill Ladson.  Dave Sheinin of the Washington Post has quotes from Dunn from the press conference.

WEDNESDAY: According to Chico Harlan of the Washington Post, the Nationals agreed to a preliminary two-year deal with Adam Dunn.  MLB.com’s Bill Ladson confirms it, adding that a news conference is expected Thursday.  According to SI.com’s Tom Verducci, it’s a two-year, $20MM deal.

Nationals GM Jim Bowden drafted Dunn when he helmed the Reds back in 1998.  It seems likely that Dunn will play first base for the Nationals.  The 29 year-old hit .236/.386/.513 with 40 home runs in 651 plate appearances for the Reds and Diamondbacks in ’08.

With Dunn and Abreu off the market, the Braves’ only option for an outfield addition is probably to make a trade.  Also, if you’re curious, WEEI’s Alex Speier explains why the Red Sox were not in on Dunn and Abreu.