Washington interested in Patterson

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According to MLB.com, the Nationals are interested in Corey Patterson:

 

Trade deadline chatter: According to a baseball source, the Nationals have expressed interest in Cubs center fielder Corey Patterson, who is having a subpar season. He is hitting .236 with 11 home runs and 24 RBIs entering Monday's action.

 

Like Reds outfielder Austin Kearns, who the Nationals have also inquired about, the Nationals feel they can turn Patterson around.

 

If he were on the Nationals, Patterson could provide power and speed.