Rumor: Adrian Gonzalez to Boston

by jbox on Jul 21, 2009 3:22 PM PDT Comment 35 comments

Just heard on twitter about this rumor:

Ball is in Dodgers’ court - The Boston Globe
"I’ve never been to Fenway Park,’’ Gonzalez said, "but I’m told I would like hitting there.’’ Gonzalez, a durable player, could be traded at the deadline if Padres general manager Kevin Towers gets the right deal. The Red Sox have always liked Gonzalez, who is only 27 and who has an affordable contract that calls for him to earn $4.75 million next season and $5.5 million in 2011.
voiceofsandiego.org: Opinion... Trade Adrian Gonzalez? It Could Happen
Moorad said on Monday there is "no chance" the Padres will trade Gonzalez leading up to the July 31 trade deadline. Will the Padres put Gonzalez on the trade block after the season? "No way, no way," Moorad said.
Boston Globe: Adrian Gonzalez a Good Fit For Red Sox - MLB Daily Dish
I would imagine Towers is not actively pursing offers for Gonzalez, but if the Red Sox came along with the right deal I'm sure he'd listen. Unfortunately for Theo Epstein it's likely everyone who speaks to him is going to demand at least one of his young pitchers, and Epstein doesn't seem inclined to deal any of them.
Gaslamp Ball - Towers interviewed on XX Sports 7/16/09
Towers wants to use the next two months to really evaluate which young guys they want to commit to. In the off season they will listen to offers for Gonzalez, Bell and Peavy.

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Do you think Adrian Gonzalez will be traded to Boston in the near future?

No, it's a rumor, nothing more.

378 votes

Yes, Adrian is gonzo

250 votes

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Moorad's still kinda new

So I’m not sure about when he says “no” if it actually means “no” or is he just asking for it like the wimminfolk do?

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Jul 21, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

100 "nos"

and one “yes” is still a yes.

by soulSD on Jul 21, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You say "no"...but your eyes say "yes".

by Drama on Jul 21, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You say "no"

but the rohypnol colada i just made you says “eventually”.

by soulSD on Jul 21, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Staying on this theme

The only way I’d make this trade is if we raped Boston. Something like Buchholz, Daniel Bard, a top level bat, and three laptops (no questions asked).

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on Jul 21, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't consider that raping at all

That’s more of a goose or an unwanted fondle.

It’d take a couple of established major leaguers to get a deal done. Jed Lowrie, Jacoby Ellsbury and Clay Buchholz sounds about right if I were putting Adrian on the block.

Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.

by Wonko on Jul 21, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want theo epstein posted on

gapinganus.com.

And major league-ready talent, I guess.

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by Axion on Jul 21, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I meant a Lowrie or Ellsbury as the top-level bat

Probably should have written “MLB ready/established.”

I’m also factoring in the fact that the front office has a boner to trade our studs for multiple players one way or another.

I’m holding firm on the laptops, though.

No way Boston makes a trade like that, either.

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on Jul 21, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bard is filthy

If the padres got Bard they could trade Bell and get a good haul. As of right now Bard is Bostons closer of the future. However trading Bell and AGon might make me cry

by BeantownComPadre on Jul 21, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And we would would hold the record...

for Bards stolen from Theo!

by goldfyngor on Jul 21, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No means Yes? Raping? Unwanted fondling?

Do you morons speak this way in front of you mother? Or in front of your kids? Believe it or not children follow baseball too, And many are Adrian Gonzalez fans and follow every word written about him. This isn’t NYC, Philly or Chicago, show some class for goodness sake.

by Josie Wales on Jul 21, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me

Or does that sound like a yes?

Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.

by Wonko on Jul 21, 2009 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

100%

Yes, 100%…the gin confirms it.

by Drama on Jul 22, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I get it

“show some class” You Anchorman fans are rabid.
But you’re right, we’re just awful.

P.S. the internet isn’t safe for children
P.P.S. I recommend Kurosawa Kimoto Junmai for a goodness sake.
P.P.P.S. Adrian Gonzalez doesn’t even like children.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Jul 22, 2009 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually

I am in Chicago right now.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Jul 22, 2009 6:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HUH????

What does geography have to do with it.?

We know the team is pathetic when fans start claiming to hold some higher nobility.
Jerks are jerks everywhere! No matter whether it is in San Diego, Long Island, or Schaumberg.

by strummer on Jul 22, 2009 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome!

You’re going to be so much fun in the OT’s.

by Drama on Jul 22, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Red SoCKs

are even more arrogant than I thought.

by soulSD on Jul 21, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

you didn't know that Boston is the center of the freaking universe?

by SD Steve on Jul 21, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Adrian's gotta be gone

If I’m KT, I’m entertaining any and all offers right now.

by Dex on Jul 21, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

2 owners =

clusterfcuk. However, Moorad is smart if he is saying “no way”.
It drives up AG’s price. Trade him now, while teams are in the mood.

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Jul 21, 2009 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If the problem is selling tickets

Get the Red Sox to throw in Ellsbury.

That cutie pie will put butts in the seat.

http://thesacrificebunt.com/

by R. Lankford on Jul 21, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I wanted to vote NO

Because I don’t think it will happen.
But it is more than a rumor, and I don’t think it can be easily dismissed.

by strummer on Jul 21, 2009 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It would have to be one HELL of a haul

to get Adrian out of San Diego.

That’s just to justify to the populace why you traded their best and most popular player. It would have to raid and remove a bunch of their top picks

by TheAxManCometh on Jul 21, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If Adrian went to Boston

we really need to clean out their young starting pitching. That would be extremely good for us.

Love we shine like a burning star
We're falling from the sky tonight

by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 21, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

And let’s be honest. Adrian will walk unless this organization turns around dramatically in the next 2ish years. (And that’s assuming the FO would offer him an extension anywhere near market value.) He’s so bored in his pursuit of success that he’s going after Garvey’s stupid record. I’d rather trade him in the next year/year and a half, and get a decent haul, things being what they are.

*Note: there are about 300 other things I would do in an attempt to improve this team before I dangled Adrian. I’m just trying to be realistic.

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on Jul 21, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ugly thoughts

could we get 10k fans to the ballpark if Adrian is gone?
Blanks could go to 1st and put Gwynn in RF, Ellsbury CF, Macias LF and friggin trade Kouz too and move Headley to 3rd. Geez that was easy. Championship in 2010

by Duke Street Kings on Jul 21, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Championship with Macias in LF?

by Drama on Jul 21, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Durango.

Love we shine like a burning star
We're falling from the sky tonight

by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 21, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Forsythe/Zawadzki/Sogard at 2B.

Scribner new closer.

Love we shine like a burning star
We're falling from the sky tonight

by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 21, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How's this for a potential offer?

Adrian Gonzalez

for

Clay Buchholz (has to be in the deal – him and Latos gives us a pretty good young 1-2)
Justin Masterson (another hard throwing pitcher, added onto the Buchholz)
Lars Anderson (Move Blanks to 1B – Anderson can play LF and is their best powerhitter)
Mark Wagner (catching depth – outstanding defensive catcher)
and some minor A prospect

Thoughts?

by TheAxManCometh on Jul 21, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs