The Nationals finalized their Opening Day roster on Monday, sending four players to the minor leagues and trading another to get down to the 25-man maximum one day before their spring training finale. Washington traded utility infielder Alberto Gonzalez to the Padres in exchange for minor league right-hander Erik Davis and cash considerations. In addition, the team optioned outfielder Roger Bernadina, right-hander Collin Balester and left-hander Ross Detwiler to Triple-A Syracuse, and assigned infielder Brian Bixler to minor league camp.
It's somewhat bittersweet," [Tony Gonzalez] told FoxSports.com. "I love Kansas City. I grew up in Kansas City. The city means a lot to me. I got there when I turned 21. It will be sad to leave a city I love. But I'm looking forward to making a Super Bowl run in Atlanta every year for the next three or four years. "From an organizational as well as personal standpoint there are mixed emotions," [Scott Pioli] said. "I have the highest personal and professional respect for Tony and consider him to be a future Pro Football Hall of Famer." "Tony's arrival will make an instant impact not only on the offensive side of the ball, but on the overall team in general," said [Matt Ryan], the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. "I feel privileged to be throwing the ball to a future Hall of Famer and ...
This year, the Kansas City Chiefs prepared for the eventuality of replacing Tony Gonzalez by spending one of their three third-round draft picks on Tennessee tight end Brad Cottam. That day could come sooner than they thought, as Gonzalez has asked the Chiefs to explore trade possibilities, and the team has fielded calls about his availability.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Tony Gonzalez, the most productive tight end in NFL history, will be traded to a contender if the Kansas City Chiefs get the right price. Three people familiar with the situation said that the nine-time Pro Bowl player could be dealt before the Tuesday trade deadline. The three didn't want to be identified because a deal hasn't been struck.
Philadelphia Looking for a long reliever-spot starter until they work through injuries in their starting rotation, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Jeremi Gonzalez from the New York Mets on Friday in a trade for minor-league reliever Mike Adams. The Mets designated Gonzalez for assignment after he pitched against Philadelphia on Thursday to make room for left-hander Dave Williams, whom they acquired from Cincinnati. Gonzalez was 0-0 with a 7.71 earned run average in three starts for the Mets, including a decent outing (six innings, three runs) against the Phillies.
Though some national media outlets have declared left-hander Mike Gonzalez available, the Pirates' closer said he does not believe he is leaving Pittsburgh any time soon. When I first came up, I talked to Jason Kendall about the trade rumors surrounding him," Gonzalez recalled. "He said, 'Man, I've been traded for the past five years. Don't believe anything you hear.' So, that's the approach I'm taking with these rumors. It's flattering and a great feeling to know that other teams want you, but I also know that this team wants me as its closer, and that's all I'm focused on.
A's agree to trade Gonzalez to Nationals OAKLAND, Calif. - Left-hander Gio Gonzalez says the Washington Nationals have agreed to acquire him in a trade with the Oakland Athletics, pending a physical and the deal being finalized.
The Pirates gave their anemic offense a boost Wednesday by hammering out a trade for the left-handed slugger they have been seeking all offseason -- Atlanta braves first baseman Adam LaRoche - - at the cost of closer Mike Gonzalez. Reached by phone, both Gonzalez and LaRoche confirmed the trade. The four-player deal -- each club also is giving up a minor-leaguer - - is pending the completion of physicals, and could be officially announced as soon as tomorrow.
Aren't you glad the Miami Dolphins decided to trade wide receiver Wes Welker to the New England Patriots in 2007 for second- and seventh-round draft picks? The Dolphins must have thought he was too small. Or he simply didn't fit into their offense.
All-Star pitcher Gio Gonzalez said Thursday the Washington Nationals have agreed to acquire him in a trade from the Oakland Athletics, and the deal is nearly finished. It's 99 percent done," Gonzalez said in a phone interview. "It's pending a physical and I'm just waiting to hear from my agent.
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