According to FOXSports.com, the Washington Nationals are reportedly interested in Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielder Elijah Dukes. The 22-year old Dukes is a multi-talented player, but he also allegedly threatened to kill his wife and children recently, including sending a photo of a handgun to her cell phone.
If the Nationals end up giving away their best pitching prospect, Collin Balester, for that piece of garbage, then they deserve to remain in last place every year. Washington just doesn’t have the young talent to offer Tampa Bay a decent package for Dukes. Of course at this point, the Rays might just be looking for a bag of practice balls and some Big League Chew.
