Gonzo is gonna fit in.

[bsox0407]

Not only did the Red Sox acquire a three-time All-Star and a two-time Gold Glove winner in Adrian Gonzalez, they also acquired a pretty good actor.

 

How's this for a nice-to-meet-ya:

 

While Gonzalez was in Boston for his physical examination over the weekend, he was at dinner Friday night with some Red Sox executives when, from across the restaurant, came a familiar face to greet him.

 

It just so happened that Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury was having dinner in the same restaurant.

 

Ellsbury approached the Red Sox table and congratulated Gonzalez on coming to Boston.

 

Without missing a beat, Gonzalez smiled, accepted the congratulations -- and then congratulated Ellsbury.

 

"And my place is going to be open, so if you need a place to stay in San Diego, let me know," Gonzalez deadpanned to Ellsbury.

 

According to a Padres executive, who had been briefed by their Red Sox counterparts, Ellsbury momentarily froze ... before he was assured that no, he was not headed west to San Diego as part of the trade.

 

Everyone was said to have gotten a big laugh -- including Ellsbury.

And then, presumably, Gonzalez, who is expected to receive a seven-year deal worth $23 or $24 million a year sometime around Opening Day ... picked up the check? No official confirmation on that part of the evening

 

Found this on a different Website.

 

But how funny is that. Ells Must have felt like s*** for a second.

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

Lol you're late bsox. This was already posted. It is pretty funny though.

[Johnny_RedSox]

haha good story