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I know the Nats are still a very young team and the sky's the limit for them but with the trade deadline coming soon, do we make a move. I believe we need to work on our outfield- maybe putting a nice compliment to go alongside with Kearns and Church. I also think we need a slugger- someone who can score runs and hit homers.

I dont want to bring in a veteran and therefore would like to add young talent to develop. Any ideas?????

The Nationals are pursuing a trade for troubled Devil Rays outfielder Elijah Dukes, major-league sources tell FOXSports.com.

No deal is imminent, and other clubs remain interested in Dukes, one source says.
The Nationals, however, represent a logical fit.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6909946

I'd welcome him if it were for cheap.

Yeah, bring in Dukes if the price is right...

But what would you be willing to give up?

I don't think the Rays will let him go on the cheap. I do think the Rays will move him. Might take some time.

The Rays will want a closer...chad cordero most likely.

They are going to spend a lot of money in free agency, but before that, I think they want to wait on John Patterson and Shawn Hill to see what kind of a rotation they will have before they make any moves. But this offseason, they are probably going to go after one of the center fielders and a back end of the rotation starter.

2008 is the offseason to watch out for though.