Carlos Gonzalez promoted!

Messier2 said:

Correct me if I'm wrong....wasn't he already up last year with the A's?

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ru4scuba said:

Messier2 said:

Correct me if I'm wrong....wasn't he already up last year with the A's?

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Yes.... I still can't believe we gave him and Street up for what looks to be a half-a-season rental. ::facepalm::

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LLWesMan said:

ru4scuba said:

Messier2 said:

Correct me if I'm wrong....wasn't he already up last year with the A's?

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Yes.... I still can't believe we gave him and Street up for what looks to be a half-a-season rental. ::facepalm::

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Half season rental + whatever prospects Beane can get back - or compensation picks.

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Moonlight Graham said:

I felt the need to buy about 12 of the threads auto's 3 days ago... since I typically overpay I would say yes...

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thefasterblade said:

Personally, I think Gonzalez sucks.

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thefasterblade said:

His terrible plate discipline...his good seasons in the minors were all in favorable hitting parks.

Moving from Oakland to Colorado should in theory help him. Worst hitting park to one of the best, but still, I have caution with him. He couldn't hit a lick again this spring when given a shot to win the job. He just Ks way too often.

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Casey2884 said:

From Rotoworld:

Rockies purchased the contract of outfielder Carlos Gonzalez from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Rockies manager Jim Tracy said Thursday that he'll try to find Gonzalez five starts a week. If that's the case, he's worth adding in NL-only leagues and even some deep mixed leagues. The 23-year-old was batting .339 with 10 home runs, 12 doubles, seven triples and 59 RBI in 47 games at the Triple-A level. He's also a threat to steal a couple of bases. Jun. 5 - 10:21 am et

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