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TICK TICK TICK

By Chris Jones

Monday, May 5, 2008

To understand how this story came together, please go here. EVERYONE is watching Elijah Dukes. From the stands at the Washington Nationals' spring home, in Viera, Fla., he looks giant waiting for his turn in the cage. He's tall (6'2") but also has mass (250 pounds), his jersey stretched thin over his shoulders and chest. Even now, as he quietly watches the pitches come in, there's a feeling he's about to burst. This time last season, Dukes was a 22-year-old rookie outfielder for the Tampa ...

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