Adam Dunn says he plans to retire after this season following trade to Athletics
If Adam Dunn's final season goes as planned, he'll win his first World Series ring before hanging his cleats up for good.
Dunn, acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for minor-league pitcher Nolan Sanburn, waived his no-trade clause for a chance to win with the current American League wild-card leaders.
But regardless of how the Athletics fare, Dunn appears ready to call it a career.
Dunn says he plans to retire after this season with Oakland
— Fred B. Mitchell (@kicker34) August 31, 2014
Dunn, 34, cleaned out his White Sox locker on Sunday for a final time and reflected on four seasons in the Windy City.
Dunn: not gonna beat around bush & say 4 yrs here were great, it was just bad. I did it to myself. There's no one to blame but me. #whitesox
— Jen Lada (@JenLada) August 31, 2014
Dunn: When it's all said and done, all you have are relationships w/people. Made some good ones here. There's a lot of people I'll miss.
— Jen Lada (@JenLada) August 31, 2014
The 14-year veteran has 460 career home runs, recording at least 40 homers in six seasons. Dunn, who is in the final year of a $56-million deal signed with the White Sox in 2010, is scheduled to hit free agency this winter.