Red Sox Re-Acquire Alex Gonzalez

[BoSox21]

Figured it warrants its own thread...

 

The Red Sox have completed a trade with the Cincinnati Reds, bringing shortstop Alex Gonzalez back to Boston.

 

Gonzalez is not expected to join the team until tomorrow in Texas. The most likely move would involve the Sox releasing infielder Chris Woodward to make room for Gonzalez on the roster.

 

Gonzalez, as Red Sox fans will recall, is an excellent defensive player who should sure up the team's defensive issues on the left side of the infield. His contract calls for a $6 million club option next season, meaning the Sox will have the right to retain to his services.

 

It was unclear whom the Sox are sending to Cincinnati in exchange for Gonzalez. We hope to have more on on this shortly.

 

Gary Dzen - Boston Globe

 

Discuss...

[italstallianion]

I've got a bad feeling about this...not that money is that much of an issue or anything, but how much money are we going to waste on these players that we'll end up releasing within a week? I'm not saying that'll necessarily be the case with Alex Gonzalez, but it makes the Woodward transaction an even bigger waste.

[Paradisecity]

Good thing we saved all that offseason acquisition money last offseason so we could dump it on 40+ injured pitchers and guys who hit so poorly they were already shooed out of town by management once.

[BOSOX11]

They must have a revolving door installed in the clubhouse at Fenway.

[BoSox21]

I've got a bad feeling about this...not that money is that much of an issue or anything' date=' but how much money are we going to waste on these players that we'll end up releasing within a week? I'm not saying that'll necessarily be the case with Alex Gonzalez, but it makes the Woodward transaction an even bigger waste.[/quote']

 

So basically you're advocating keeping Woodward over Gonzalez to save on spending money which isn't yours?

[italstallianion]

So basically you're advocating keeping Woodward over Gonzalez to save on spending money which isn't yours?

 

 

No. That's not the case. I do however think we shouldn't have acquired Woodward in the first place if we were going to get Gonzalez within a week later.

[Dipre]

No. That's not the case. I do however think we shouldn't have acquired Woodward in the first place if we were going to get Gonzalez within a week later.

 

You're being illogical.

 

There was no way to know if Gonzales was gonna be available until he cleared waivers.

 

Besides, what did the Sox pay Woodward, 100 bucks plus a couple meals?

 

Calm down, sir.

[Cocos Disciples]

Huzzah. I guess.

[italstallianion]

You're being illogical.

 

There was no way to know if Gonzales was gonna be available until he cleared waivers.

 

Besides, what did the Sox pay Woodward, 100 bucks plus a couple meals?

 

Calm down, sir.

 

 

 

Over the top, perhaps, but nowhere near illogical. The accountant in me is s******* himself right now. I have a feeling I'll be called up to play SS for the Red Sox by the end of the Texas series.

[BoSox21]

No. That's not the case. I do however think we shouldn't have acquired Woodward in the first place if we were going to get Gonzalez within a week later.

 

Woodward was simply an emergency backup for Green otherwise the only other option would have been Gil Velazquez

[Dojji]

Not really happy about this. Gonzo isn't the player he was in 2006 and not everyone liked him even in 2006. It's not even like he ever hit much either. There's literally no upside here.

[cobra24]

wow! this is very stupid.. wtf!

[cobra24]

The A's are talking about parting ways with Nomar Garciaparra. why dont we try and get him? Thats way better then Gonzalez.

[Dipre]

The A's are talking about parting ways with Nomar Garciaparra. why dont we try and get him? Thats way better then Gonzalez.

 

He can barely play D at the corners, much less SS.

[v2freak]

With Lowell, Gonzalez and Kotchman, the Sox are back to that iron-defense line up. Unfortunately, I don't think the Sox should try to be more like that 2006 line up.

[CrespoBlows]

The A's are talking about parting ways with Nomar Garciaparra. why dont we try and get him? Thats way better then Gonzalez.

 

Can't play SS.

[Jasonbay44]

The A's are talking about parting ways with Nomar Garciaparra. why dont we try and get him? Thats way better then Gonzalez.

 

Way better then Gonzalez? Can Nomar even still play SS? He hasn't played a game at SS all season and if he cant play SS he would be worthless for the Sox to acquire.

[cobra24]

Can't play SS.

 

yes that is my point.. lol that makes two of them. Gonzalez isnt any better.

[Dipre]

yes that is my point.. lol that makes two of them. Gonzalez isnt any better.

 

You're extremely wrong sir.

 

Although his range has diminished, Gonzales is still an above-average defensive SS.

[cobra24]

Green is still the best SS the sox have right now. i dont know why they picked up Gonzalez. i dont get that at all.

 

and i was making a joke.. Nomar cant play 1st let alone SS. and Gonzalez is batting what? .200!

[Jasonbay44]

I cannot wait for the day when the Sox actually get a good SS.

[cobra24]

You're extremely wrong sir.

 

Although his range has diminished, Gonzales is still an above-average defensive SS.

 

 

they need someone that can hit alittle and he cant. i would take a little less D at this point.

[cobra24]

I cannot wait for the day when the Sox actually get a good SS.

 

 

Lets hope for this off season...

[Tripleplay]

Oh dear.

[italstallianion]

I cannot wait for the day when the Sox actually get a good SS.

 

 

Luckily for you, David Renfroe should be up here by 2011.

[BSN07]

Gonzalez is ok. The biggest thing everyone has been complaining about is defense at the SS position. With Agon, at least DP's should be made. If the rest of the Sox lineup is hitting reasonably well then his bat won't seem as bad.

 

 

It's a short term thing anyway. They won't pick up his option.

[Jasonbay44]

 

 

Is this the last year of his deal?

 

He has a team option for next year worth $6 million.

[BSN07]

He has a team option for next year worth $6 million.

 

Ya I realized it after I hit post lol

[Javier Lopez]

Oh my God...2006 is happening all over again, they even brought back Alex Gonzalez to make it look exactly like its happening all over again....

[BoSox21]

I think this team can and will hit enough to be a serious contender, as long as they play Lowell at DH more often than not. I'll take the improved defense at SS. If you take Kotchman at first, Youk at third, Gonzalez and short and Pedey at second, that's very formidable infield defense.

 

Ellsbury - CF

Pedroia - 2B

Youkilis - 3B

Martinez - C

Bay - LF

Drew - RF

Lowell - DH

Kotchman - 1B

Gonzalez - SS

 

That lineup should hit pretty well.