Rays Trade Elijah Dukes for More Pitching

[BoSox21]

Nationals acquired outfielder Elijah Dukes from the Rays for LHP Glenn Gibson.

 

Gibson is a quality prospect, but he's a long way from the majors and he's worth sacrificing to gamble on Dukes' potential. If Dukes is on best behavior in spring training, he should get a chance to battle Wily Mo Pena and Lastings Milledge for playing time, with all three making the team. If not, he can be optioned back to Triple-A, a scenario that would become more likely if Nick Johnson shows up healthy and Dmitri Young needs to refamiliarize himself with left field. More so than Milledge, Pena becomes a riskier pick in fantasy leagues with Dukes around.

 

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[Cocos Disciples]

Nice gamble for the Nationals. Dukes has a load of talent, just some issues. If he can straighten out he can be a heck of a player.

[BoSox21]

interesting to finally see the Rays sacrificing some offense for some pitching

[Anuj09]

Well now they have a crowded OF w/ Austin Kearns, WMP, Milledge, and Dukes