Bordow: Dunn frees up D-Backs to be themselves

And how great is it to hear Daron Sutton just winging the praises of Adam Dunn and his OBP every game...(as the “get ‘em on, get ‘em over, get me a beer” Cincy crew gets what they wanted).

Everyone wants to talk about the statistical impact Dunn has had on the Diamondbacks’ offense. Arizona is averaging 6.7 runs per game since his arrival, and it’s become much more selective at the plate, drawing 6.2 walks per contest.

Are the rest of the D-Backs taking a cue from Dunn, whose on-base percentage is a ridiculous .513? Who knows.

But it can’t be a complete coincidence that a free-swinging team suddenly has discovered the joy of ball four.

“All I know is that I’m getting a heck of a lot more at-bats with runners on base,” third baseman Mark Reynolds said.