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There's something about Dukes, he just seems so mature and intelligent (baseball-wise). He just seems like veteran. I think he's gonna be just as good as Delmon. He's savvy.

I think Dukes will be better this year, and probably next. Theres really just something about him.

But Delmon should pull ahead of him by 2009, but I wouldn't be suprised if he doesn't.

Are the Rays committed to Dukes starting in CF this year?

Baldelli will start n CF normally. He's just pulled his hamstring again right now. Dukes is the 4th outfielder.