Adam Dunn Ready for 2012?

By looking at recent stats, it appears as if the woes of Adam Dunn’s 2011 season may finally be behind him.  Not to jinx his recent success, but as the White Sox head into their final days before the regular season Adam Dunn sits at the top of the White Sox leaderboards for homeruns (5) and RBI’s (14).  That may be more homeruns and RBI’s than he had for the entire 2011 season.  All kidding aside, if Adam Dunn can stay on top of his game and continue to lead the White Sox in homeruns and RBI’s, the Sox should be more successful than many analysts are predicting they will be.  Although he does not place in the top three for preseason batting average, it’s a tough area to compete.  With Paul Konerko leading at .377 and Brent Morel coming in third hitting .309, there is not much room for others.  Hopefully as the season begins with summer like temperatures in Chicago, Dunn and others are able to keep their momentum going in the right direction.  As opposed to years past where opening day has been too cold and brutal to play, 2012 is looking to bring a new outlook on baseball in April.  Let’s hope this year Adam Dunn can prove that he is worth his $56 million and provide the White Sox with a decent DH. That is a decent DH that does not repeatedly get outperformed by the first baseman and many other players on the team.