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| Height: 6-1
Weight: 220
Throws: R
Bats: S Born: Jun 26, 1984, Homestead, FL |
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| December 19, 2007 The domestic violence charges against Elijah Dukes have been dropped, according to the Washington Post. In a petition filed Dec. 10, Amanda E. Reese, who said she dated Dukes from August to October, claimed Dukes sent her threatening text messages. |
| December 18, 2007 A woman who says she dated Elijah Dukes from August to October filed a domestic violence charge against the outfielder last week. Amanda E. Reese, 23, was granted a temporary injunction for protection against domestic violence on December 10, saying Dukes sent her threatening text messages in October and November. "I don't know a lot about it," Scott Pucino, Dukes's agent, said in a telephone interview last night with the Washington Post. "I do know that it's an old issue that happened before the Washington Nationals got him. That I do know. I'm not allowed to make a lot of comments until the legal process is complete." We'll keep you posted on this, the latest of Dukes' many legal problems. |
| December 3, 2007 The Tampa Bay Rays acquired minor league pitcher Glenn Gibson from the Washington Nationals in exchange for centerfielder Elijah Dukes . Dukes began the 2006 season as the Rays starting centerfielder, but was optioned to the minors after only 52 games. |
| December 3, 2007 The Nationals have landed another young outfielder. Elijah Dukes has been sent to the nation's capitol in exchange for minor league left-hander Glenn Gibson. At the moment, it doesn't look like Dukes would have a starting job in Washington, but we'll have to see what the Nats do over the rest of the offseason. |
| October 10, 2007 Elijah Dukes will play winter ball in the Dominican Republic over the offseason as he tries to get his career back on track, according to the Tampa Tribune. "Elijah continues to make great strides,' Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said. 'We're still at the point in the process where it'd be premature to elaborate much more, but we feel like he is at the stage where it's appropriate for him to go out and play some in the winter league and take it from there." Dukes dealt with personal problems over the course of the 2007 season, and also struggled during his time in the big leagues, hitting just .190 in 184 at-bats. Assuming he cleans up his act, he could compete for a roster spot next spring, but it's also possible the Rays could use him as trade bait. |
| June 23, 2007 On Friday, the Devil Rays optioned Elijah Dukes to Single-A Vero Beach and placed him on the temporary inactive list, according to the St. Petersburg Times. The move will allow him to deal with his personal problems and leaves open the possibility to return to the Devil Rays at some point in the future. |
| June 17, 2007 Elijah Dukes was held out of the lineup for the fourth straight game Saturday, the AP reports. "I thought Jonny Gomes is swinging the bat well and he's been hustling in the field," Joe Maddon said. |
| June 15, 2007 Joe Maddon said it's "more than likely" that Elijah Dukes will start Friday night at Colorado, the AP reports. Dukes returned to the club but didn't play Thursday, one day after he left the team for personal reasons. |
| June 6, 2007 Elijah Dukes, in an 0-for-17 slump, was given Wednesday off, the AP reports. "I just thought he was pressing a little bit," Joe Maddon said. "He'll be back in there tomorrow." Dukes went 0-for-6 on Tuesday, dropping his average to .200. |
| May 30, 2007 Elijah Dukes and his estranged wife NiShea agreed Tuesday night to a one-year injunction in which the outfielder will stay away from his wife. NiShea alleged earlier this month that Dukes had threatened to kill her and their two children, according to the Tampa Tribune. "I'm just happy they granted it for a year," said NiShea Dukes. "And I can move forward." |
| May 26, 2007 Elijah Dukes was back in the lineup Friday after missing two games amid allegations that he threatened to kill his estranged wife and their two young children, the AP reports. Dukes was in center field, batted leadoff, and had a home run in his final trip to the plate. "I chose tonight because I felt it was time to move things along," manager Joe Maddon said. "He's a member of this team. I thought about it a lot, talked to (executive vice president Andrew Friedman) about it a lot. I just want to get back to playing baseball and put this thing behind us. A lot of thought has gone into this. I won't deny that I've lost sleep over it because I have." Dukes declined comment before the game. |
| May 23, 2007 The estranged wife of Elijah Dukes claims the ballplayer threatened to kill her, the St. Petersburg Times reports. NiShea Gilbert is alleging that her husband, among other things, sent a photo of a handgun to her cell phone and left angry and threatening voice-mail messages; she showed evidence of both and claims Dukes is the source. "I just don't think I should live in fear," said Gilbert. "When (the Rays) go out of town, I come home. When they're at home, I go stay with my mother. I shouldn't have to live like that because he's a baseball player." Dukes, who has fathered children with four women and has faced a host of legal problems in the past, is denying the allegations. |
| April 7, 2007 Elijah Dukes was given a routine day off Saturday as Joe Maddon wanted to give Carlos Pena some at-bats. Pena wound up going 0-for-4, with Dukes pinch-hitting for him late in the game (Dukes popped out). Maddon is expected to return Dukes to the lineup Sunday, giving him the start in center field and having Rocco Baldelli DH. |
| April 6, 2007 Elijah Dukes will play DH when Rocco Baldelli is ready to play the outfield, according to the AP. Jonny Gomes' playing time figures to continue to be limited. |
| April 6, 2007 Elijah Dukes hit his second homer of the season in Thursday's win at New York. He's making a case to stick as a semi-regular, at minimum, even when Rocco Baldelli is ready to play center field again. It wouldn't surprise us if Dukes picked up DH at-bats at the expense of Jonny Gomes. |
| April 2, 2007 In his big-league debut against the Yankees on Monday, Elijah Dukes and went 1-for-3 with a home run. He started in center field and batted eighth. Dukes will continue to start in center field until Rocco Baldelli recovers from his hamstring injury. |
| March 31, 2007 With Rocco Baldelli dealing with hamstring issues, Elijah Dukes will open the year as the Devil Rays starting center fielder, according to the AP. Dukes, who hit .367 with seven RBI this spring, is known for his on- and off-the-field problems, but he carries significant upside with a starting role. |
| March 19, 2007 Elijah Dukes tweaked his right quadriceps on Saturday and sat out of Sunday's contest as a result, according to the Tampa Tribune. It doesn't appear to be serious, as he's expected to play on Tuesday. |
| February 17, 2007 It looks like Devil Rays are leaning toward keeping Elijah Dukes with the team when the season starts, even in a reduced role, because they feel he has nothing left to prove in the minors, according to the Tampa Tribune. "Physically, obviously, Dukes is among the most talented players in all of baseball," said executive VP Andrew Friedman. "Physically, he has proven that he can handle Triple-A offensively, defensively and every nuance of the game. Between the lines, nobody plays the game harder than he does. Off the field, it's been more of a work in progress." They might want to keep a closer eye on him, too, to keep him from more off-field incidents like January's arrest for marijuana possession. |
| January 16, 2007 Elijah Dukes was arrested this week and charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession after a traffic stop, according to the AP. The Devil Rays said they would later release a statement about the arrest. Dukes, who has constantly had trouble keeping his nose clean, was suspended for 15 games at Triple-A Durham last year for disciplinary reasons, and five games by the International League for arguing balls and strikes. |