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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Report scores and results to 425-339-3470 or 1-866-6-SCORES (Call after 4:30 p.m.) E-mail information including items for Tuesday's Communities Sports Roundup and Thursday's Outdoor Calendar, to sports@heraldnet.com Kevin Brown, Sports Editor kbrown@heraldnet.com   Published: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Nats' Dukes faces jail if court-ordered payments not made Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. -- Washington Nationals outfielder Elijah Dukes was told by a judge to make about $40,000 in court-ordered payments to his estranged wife by Jan. 23 or face a 90-day jail sentence, the St. Petersburg Times reported on its Web site Wednesday. "The Nationals have been kept abreast of Elijah Dukes' financial situation through his advisors, agents and attorneys. When we acquired the player, we were aware that his obligations exceeded his income," Nationals general manager Jim Bowden said in a statement issued by a team spokesman. Dukes had various on- and off-field problems, including arrests for assault and for marijuana possession, before the Nationals got him in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays before the 2008 season. During his time in Tampa Bay's organization, Dukes was suspended both in the majors and the minors for various confrontations with umpires, coaches and teammates. In May 2007, he was held out of two games after the St. Petersburg Times reported his estranged wife sought court protection when Dukes allegedly left a threatening message on her cell phone and sent a text message that included a picture of a gun. In his first season with Washington, Dukes batted .264 with 13 homers and 44 RBIs in 276 at-bats. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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