Adam Dunn has increased optimism that he will remain with the Nationals in 2011. "I do," Dunn said. "More than I did a month ago. Talks have picked back up. We'll see what happens. We're obviously talking. We're going to work something out, I think." The Nationals will have until 15 days after the World Series ends to exclusively negotiate with Dunn. He did not rule out reaching an agreement before that time. However, few players eligible for free agency reach this point without exercising the option. "Now, there's no advantage" to signing immediately, Dunn said. "I guess there'd be a disadvantage, really. I'm in no hurry now."