Nationals and Dunn start extension talk

The Nationals and first baseman Adam Dunn talked about a contract extension on Friday, but Dunn said the talks are at stage zero at this point. "It's something I want to do and it's something, hopefully, they are interested in doing," Dunn said. "We haven't had any talks. It's good to know that we are on the same page as far as me wanting to be here and them wanting me here."

Dunn, who attended the team's second annual Hot Stove Luncheon, said he is pleased that both sides are on the same page. Dunn and Rizzo did not talk about years or dollars. Rizzo just wanted Dunn to know that the team would like to have him this year.Dunn is coming off one better season this career, hitting a career high .267 with 38 home runs and 105 RBIs.