Adam Dunn would like to sign a contract extension with the Nationals. "I hate doing contract stuff during the season," he said of bargaining after Opening Day. "If it happens before Opening Day, great. If it doesn't ... I want to worry about baseball. I hate when the trade deadline comes around. I hate that part of it. I like just concentrating on baseball and talking baseball as opposed to [contract talks]. Hopefully something gets done before Opening Day. If not, then 162 games." Dunn and the Nationals commenced preliminary talks about a long-term deal about a month ago. His current contract will expire after the season.