Adrian Gonzalez

Last week, we speculated that the Boston Red Sox could trade third baseman, Kevin Youkilis, once he returns from the Disabled List, because his replacement, Will Middlebrooks, has proven to be ready to play in the Majors. Today, Buster Olney of ESPN (via Stephen Hewitt of WEEI.com) said that the team will actually “look at possible trade [...]

According to Craig Calcaterra of MSNBC, Ron Washington and Bruce Bochy have announced their Starting Lineups. Starting Pitcher for the NL Is Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Starting Pitcher for the AL is Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels. The starting lineups then go as follows: American League 1. Curtis Granderson CF New [...]

According to Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports, the Texas Rangers are looking to upgrade their pitching staff, and they have the components with which to do so. The Rangers are currently sitting in a tie atop the AL West with the Angels (44-41) but with their hitting they should be at least 5 games [...]

Here are a few notes regarding some Major League pitchers: – Right handed pitcher Scott Baker yesterday threw 7.1 scoreless innings against the Dodgers. This was the third time in his last four starts that he allowed one or fewer runs. His ERA in June is just 1.46 in six starts for the Twins. – The Detroit Tigers decided [...]

The San Diego Padres have designated Eric Patterson for assignment, according to Marty Caswell of XX1090 Sports Radio.  Will Venable will return to the big league club and will likely be more of a utility outfielder for the Padres. The 28-year-old Patterson was hitting .180/.272/.292 in 47 games for the Padres this season. He was acquired [...]

A lot of baseball players have nicknames, many of them given by teammates, others by managers, sports broadcasters, etc. It doesn’t matter how you get it, but you’ll probably be known for better or worse by your nickname rather than your real name. Earlier this month, I saw an article from Booth Newspapers’ Steve Kornacki that [...]

In an interview with Darren Smith on XX Sports Radio (via Gaslamp Ball), San Diego Padres’ GM Jed Hoyer said it isn’t likely that the team will pursue recently designated outfielder Milton Bradley. “I don’t think it’s likely,” Hoyer said. Former Padre Adrian Gonzalez and the coaching staff have been big supporters of the troubled outfielder, but [...]

First baseman Prince Fielder is under the Brewers control until the end of this season, but after that, all bets are off according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. After this season, Albert Pujols could become a free agent, and Fielder’s contract could influenced by his. Fielder is four years younger than Pujols and [...]

The Boston Red Sox and Adrian Gonzalez have agreed to a seven-year, $154 million contract extension, according to Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com.  Here’s how the deal breaks down, as reported by Buster Olney of ESPN: – $6 million signing bonus – $21 million per year from 2012-2016 – $21.5 million in 2017 and 2018. – Partial no-trade clause (Can [...]

We are several days into the new season and there hasn’t been any word about Adrian Gonzalez signing an contract extension with the Boston Red Sox.  Many speculated that a deal (rumored to be in the range of seven-years for $154 million) would be signed after the season started to defer luxury taxes. It’s been [...]