| Wed Nov 16 2011 | 17:27 | Padres waive Alberto Gonzalez | ||||
Padres waived INF Alberto Gonzalez. | ||||||
Gonzalez posted a rough .215/.256/.283 batting line in 267 plate appearances this year for San Diego. The 28-year-old will now go on the hunt for a minor league deal. | ||||||
| Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Mar 28 2011 | 17:16 | Padres acquire INF Gonzalez from Nationals | ||||
Padres acquired INF Alberto Gonzalez from the Nationals for RHP Erik Davis and cash considerations. | ||||||
It was pretty obvious the Nationals weren't going to carry Gonzalez on their Opening Day roster, so this possibility has been discussed for a few days now. Gonzalez, who turns 28 in April, doesn't bring much to the table offensively, but can play all over the infield. He can safely be ignored from a fantasy perspective. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sun Mar 27 2011 | 11:03 | Teams interested in Alberto Gonzalez | ||||
Nationals MLB.com beat writer Bill Ladson reports that the A's, Astros, Padres and Braves have "serious" interest in utilityman Alberto Gonzalez. | ||||||
Though he can't hit a lick, Gonzalez offers the ability to play all over the infield, making him a viable bench player. He doesn't figure to cost much. Gonzalez batted just .247/.277/.301 with five RBI in 186 at-bats with the Nationals last season. | ||||||
| Source: William Ladson on Twitter | ||||||
| Fri Dec 3 2010 | 00:57 | Nats agree to one-year deal with Gonzalez | ||||
The Nationals and INF Alberto Gonzalez avoided arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year contract. | ||||||
Gonzalez, who turns 28 in April, batted just .247/.277/.301 with five RBI in 186 at-bats with the Nationals last season. He doesn't do much with the bat, but can play multiple infield positions and is a fairly competent defender. | ||||||