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With Jason Bay perhaps out of reach, the Rays are talking to the Reds about Adam Dunn, ESPN's Jayson Stark reports.

The Rays would prefer a right-handed hitter, but with the lineup struggling to score lately, they're becoming more flexible. Dunn would come cheaper than Bay and would provide a major boost against right-handers. Still, the Rays probably won't attempt to finalize a trade until they're sure Bay isn't going to be an option.