Guides admit 1B Dunn will not be expansion protected

[Z]

PORTLAND, ME -- Responding to recent rumors, the Maine Guides conceded on Wednesday that they do not intend to protect star first baseman T.J. Dunn in the upcoming expansion draft.

Dunn, who turns 35 years old in January, has had a distinguished career in Toronto, Pawtucket, and Maine, whom he joined last season.

The 2008 DL Stout Slugger, Dunn has been selected to seven All-Star Games, including in 2016.

But he apparently didn't quite live up to the lofty expectations of a franchise who finished a game shy of playoff qualification.

Dunn represents a potentially attractive piece to an expansion franchise seeking his remaining production and popularity to serve as the face of the team.

[Ryan]

Ohh, that's bold!

[Sharkn20]

He won't be the only high prize veteran available, I'm sure of that... More than one team will want to dump some salaries off

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[Delandis]

I thought about making Eddy available but decided that I probably don't want to tangle with the expansion teams in FA this year.

[Carlos]

Dunn will be the 13th pick.

[funclown]

Saw this coming. Assuming he gets drafted your gonna have a merc team next season (or a good part of it)

My WORST FEAR. Some godly Intl class comes popping up. Feels like we are overdue for a few good players.

Be interesting to see how it all works out.