Elijah Dukes is a new man. He reported to Washington Nationals spring training camp Wednesday, taking questions during a news conference about his troubled past (threatening his estranged wife, ongoing paternity suits, smoking grass) and his once bright future.
"I know I have to get it together now," Dukes said.The 23-year-old outfielder credits his sudden turnaround to frequent phone calls from teammate Dmitri Young, who overcame his own adversities over the past couple of years.
Hopefully a fresh start in a new city -- far from his hometown Tampa Bay trouble -- will help Dukes find his way, because he does have the potential to be a 40/100 guy for the struggling Nats.
Sweet pirate shirt.
Speaking of addictions and whatnot, Texas Rangers lefty Josh Hamilton thanks Baby Jesus over at Bare Baseball.
[Herald Tribune]
4 comments:
A paragon of sincerity.
I think Da Meat Hook should make sure his little brother is behaving, too.
He's in Twins Territory now Brice - we shape 'em up.
Nothing like a fresh, stress free environment like the Washington Nationals ball club to cure all of your problems.
Arrrgghh....
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