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nate · 11-26-2009, 10:54 AM

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The Blue Jays signed Alex Gonzalez to a one-year deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The combination of Gonzalez and John McDonald makes it hard to envision a deal with free agent Marco Scutaro, though the club may still offer arbitration to obtain draft picks for the Type A free agent.

Gonzalez, 32, hit .238/.279/.355 for the Reds and Red Sox last year, but he played tremendous defense, as usual, according to UZR/150. Longtime Blue Jays fans will experience deja vu next year - the other Alex Gonzalez played short for the Jays from 1994-2001.

Tom Servo · 11-26-2009, 11:38 AM

Best of luck to A-Gon.

nate · 11-26-2009, 11:41 AM

Oddly, the Red Sox are looking at Scutaro now.

mth123 · 11-26-2009, 11:59 AM

Good. I had this fear the Reds would go back to him like they did Ramon. I hate the idea of Janish as the starter, but its better than the idea of Gonzalez as the starter. Maybe Gonzo will find a fountain of youth on Lake Ontario. I hope he does because he seems like a good guy, but I'm glad the Reds moved on.

RedsManRick · 11-26-2009, 12:09 PM

Maybe we can convince them they need a CF...

cincrazy · 11-26-2009, 01:11 PM

I'm VERY thankful on this Thanksgiving for this move by the Jays.

A-Gon, I wish you, and especially your child, the best of luck.

But the Reds are much better off moving in another direction.

nate · 11-26-2009, 01:13 PM

So the Jays go into 2010 with the left side of the Reds 2009 infield.

Ron Madden · 11-26-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mth123

Good. I had this fear the Reds would go back to him like they did Ramon. I hate the idea of Janish as the starter, but its better than the idea of Gonzalez as the starter. Maybe Gonzo will find a fountain of youth on Lake Ontario. I hope he does because he seems like a good guy, but I'm glad the Reds moved on.

Exactly my feelings about this deal.

HeatherC1212 · 11-26-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nate

So the Jays go into 2010 with the left side of the Reds 2009 infield.

That's kind of a frightening thought for the Jays offense but better news for the rest of the AL East, LOL

Seriously, lots of luck to Gonzo and his family and I wish him nothing but the best. He's a good guy.

WVRedsFan · 11-27-2009, 01:35 AM

Best of luck to Gonzo. I thought the contract given him by the previous administration was more than generous and we were lucky to get rid of him. I'll take Janish's defense and hope he hits better before I wish Gonzalez back. The Blue Jays now have Gonzo and Edwin and I'm very happy that's it's them and not us.

blumj · 11-27-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RedsManRick

Maybe we can convince them they need a CF...

Oh, yeah? I'll take your CF albatross, and I'll raise you...

blumj · 11-27-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by nate

Oddly, the Red Sox are looking at Scutaro now.

Just saw that the Red Sox apparently told Gonzalez that they would go 1 year at around $3M but weren't prepared to make him a formal offer yet. But I think they might be hoping the whole type A + career year at 34 thing turns Scutaro into the hot potato.

Ron Madden · 11-27-2009, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RedsManRick

Maybe we can convince them they need a CF...

I hear the Jays are looking for a leadoff hitter. Maybe they can refine Taveras?

Far East · 11-27-2009, 11:20 AM

Nice to see Gonzo still with an AL team where the compensating offense from the DH can allow him to continue to play.

lollipopcurve · 11-27-2009, 12:49 PM

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Nice to see Gonzo still with an AL team where the compensating offense from the DH can allow him to continue to play.

Don't understand the logic. In the NL, the pitcher hits for every team. There's no built-in competitive disadvantage in using players who make up for offensive weakness with good defensive play.

11-26-2009, 11:38 AM	#2
Tom Servo thirsty and miserable Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 5,414	Re: Blue Jays sign Alex Gonzales Best of luck to A-Gon. __________________ "Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

11-26-2009, 11:41 AM	#3
nate High five! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,776	Re: Blue Jays sign Alex Gonzales Oddly, the Red Sox are looking at Scutaro now. __________________ "Bring on Rod Stupid!"

11-26-2009, 11:59 AM	#4
mth123 The Big Dog Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12,690	Re: Blue Jays sign Alex Gonzales Good. I had this fear the Reds would go back to him like they did Ramon. I hate the idea of Janish as the starter, but its better than the idea of Gonzalez as the starter. Maybe Gonzo will find a fountain of youth on Lake Ontario. I hope he does because he seems like a good guy, but I'm glad the Reds moved on. __________________ "All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it." --BABE RUTH Having better players makes "the right time" or "the big hit" happen a lot more often. PLUS PLUS

11-26-2009, 12:09 PM	#5
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,919	Re: Blue Jays sign Alex Gonzales Maybe we can convince them they need a CF... __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

11-26-2009, 01:11 PM	#6
cincrazy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Vienna, OH Posts: 4,135	Re: Blue Jays sign Alex Gonzales I'm VERY thankful on this Thanksgiving for this move by the Jays. A-Gon, I wish you, and especially your child, the best of luck. But the Reds are much better off moving in another direction.

11-26-2009, 01:13 PM	#7
nate High five! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,776	Re: Blue Jays sign Alex Gonzales So the Jays go into 2010 with the left side of the Reds 2009 infield. __________________ "Bring on Rod Stupid!"

11-27-2009, 01:35 AM	#10
WVRedsFan Lime in da Coconut Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Rainelle, WV Posts: 7,712	Re: Blue Jays sign Alex Gonzales Best of luck to Gonzo. I thought the contract given him by the previous administration was more than generous and we were lucky to get rid of him. I'll take Janish's defense and hope he hits better before I wish Gonzalez back. The Blue Jays now have Gonzo and Edwin and I'm very happy that's it's them and not us.

11-27-2009, 11:20 AM	#14
Far East Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,374	Re: Blue Jays sign Alex Gonzales Nice to see Gonzo still with an AL team where the compensating offense from the DH can allow him to continue to play.

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