Adrian Gonzalez bought a $7.2 million, 7 Bed/10 Bath, 11,000 sq. ft. house in La Jolla before trade
by jbox on Dec 12, 2010 3:12 PM PST
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Adrian Gonzalez bought a monstrous mansion in San Diego for him and his wife to enjoy, before the trade happened. Now he'll only get to make use of it in the off-season. I might volunteer to house sit during the season... if the bathroom/bedroom ratio is right. Let's see 7 Bed/10 Bath, that'll do, but just barely.
Playing Ball in the Game of Real Estate
Maybe Adrian Gonzalez thought the Padres would never get around to trading him. According to real estate records, just before the team finally did send their all-star first baseman packing to Boston, Gonzalez and his wife, Betsy, bought an 11,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom, 10-bath home on La Jolla’s Muirlands Vista Way. Cost: $7.2 million That’s a lot of house for the off-season. Or maybe he hopes to pick up some spare change operating a small hotel?
RedFin.com says the house only has 9 bathrooms. Perhaps he's already done some construction to add that much needed 10th bathroom.
Every once in a while I catch myself feeling bad that Adrian Gonzalez only made $5 million a year here in San Diego instead of the $23 million a year that he clearly deserves. Now I can look at these photos of his house and not feel bad for him anymore, knowing that he's got a roof over his head.
His recent purchase might also be the reason why he used real estate as an example when he explained to Darren Smith of XX Sports Radio why he wouldn't take a San Diego Discount. He had real estate on the brain at the time and a mortgage to pay for.
"In essence, if I take what you call a 'San Diego discount' then I'm affecting their market. I'm affecting what they are going to make. It's a lot like real estate."
It makes you wonder if he wasn't joking when he told Jacoby Ellsbury that he had a house available for him in San Diego:
"And my place is going to be open, so if you need a place to stay in San Diego, let me know," Gonzalez deadpanned to Ellsbury.
Everybody laughed and laughed but let's be honest he wasn't joking. After all we all know that Gonzalez is not funny and has zero personality.
Still one wonders why he would need 10 bathrooms? Maybe his bitter critics are right and he's full of sh_t.
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Hey, Adrian?
I actually need a place to stay near San Diego. For like, a year? And since I can’t pay rent in a conventional, money-like way, in return for use of one bedroom, one bathroom , and one shelf in the fridge, I will pay for my stay in homemade oreo truffles.
Sounds like a plan! I actually don’t know when I can move in, so just leave my key either under the doormat or in the mailbox.
Thanks!
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by Jordan_Ming on Dec 12, 2010 3:26 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
He bought a 7 million dollar mansion AND joked about it?
That’s not the Adrian I remember…
"Well, it's just ineffable." "Oh, so I'm not 'F-able'?" "No, no, ineffable means it can't be explained." "So I'm stupid?"
by Friar Fever on Dec 12, 2010 3:31 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Pretty easy to find the address using Redfin. Anybody know how much toilet paper would it take to cover a 3 story house?
by bgoode on Dec 12, 2010 7:36 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I'm bringing eggs
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 13, 2010 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
that house has as much character
as Adrian
I drink therefore I am.
W. C. Fields
by Hormel on Dec 12, 2010 9:38 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Hey guys
The blog has gone a bit fatal attraction. Please put down adrian’s bunny, and step out of his driveway.
by AYEq on Dec 12, 2010 10:54 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Someone got him a bunny? Who was it? Was it Boston?
Did he make a face when he got the bunny? What was he thinking about when got it? Maybe I should just call him and ask…..But I’ve already called 147 times today….don’t want to look desperate…
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When asked to comment on whether he would now put the house back on the market following his trade to Boston, Gonzalez deferred to his representatives. However, God's hands declined Gaslamp Ball's request for an interview.
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by TheThinGwynn on Dec 12, 2010 11:52 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Sweet Jesus!
"Well, he ought to go home and find somebody else to bang." Jerry Coleman
by cubbuster on Dec 13, 2010 12:58 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
God's hands are in Oklahoma and await your interview...hopefully Adrian focuses on baseball.
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W. C. Fields
That House
is on the wrong side of the street.
"I'M NOT GOING TO ASK HIM FOR F_CKING TICKETS, DEX. I DON'T NEED A DEAL ON A F_CKING LUXURY SUITE." - Mike
For $7.2M
that pool leaves a lot to be desired.
"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG
by TheGrandHatching on Dec 13, 2010 7:55 AM PST reply actions
It's Adrian
Not like he planned on throwing pool parties .
"Well, it's just ineffable." "Oh, so I'm not 'F-able'?" "No, no, ineffable means it can't be explained." "So I'm stupid?"
Countdown to Bankruptcy court
this is why most <professional atheletes are broke within 5 years of ending their playing careers.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
But a La Jolla mansion is a good investment.
You didn’t expect him to buy a foreclosed house in Eastlake, did you?
by wegotballsley on Dec 13, 2010 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
now is a good time to buy real estate
even though JaLolla home prices have held up OK
I drink therefore I am.
W. C. Fields
you guys are all missing the point
………
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Perhaps one might suggest,
that borrowing against one’s next contract, is not a wise financial move. To carry it one step furthur. Every professional athlete should assume that his current contract is his last.
financial health is health
is about cash flow, not net worth. (same when investing in companies). Families go broke due to cash flow issues.
~55% of professional athletes from the big 3 sports in the US are bankrupt within 5 years of there playing careers being over.
71% of multi-million lottery winners are bankrupt with 6 years.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
baseball contracts are guaranteed
His 144 million cash flow over the next 6 years will take care of a 7 mil home – especially when you buy low and sell high in this market. Beats “investing” in cars and your posse. For some reason, I don’t think Adrian has a posse. Added…he’s insured himself against injury and so have the Sox.
I drink therefore I am.
W. C. Fields
facepalm
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
I don't see a cash flow problem
even with his current salary
plus the signing bonus he will get from the Sox
plus plus no one has ever gone broke from bad real estate investments
I drink therefore I am.
W. C. Fields
Really? You talk about bad investments and don't mention Lenny Dykstra?
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 15, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
Sort of like an owner
buying a team based on future income.
Fortunately we don’t have that problem here.
oh...don't get me started
actually Darren Smith/1090 went off on the Padres 40 mil payroll for at least 30 min today
I drink therefore I am.
W. C. Fields
Lee to the Phills
Pros: At least they can beat the Giants now.
Cons: Phillies fans are going to be that much more annoying when they come to Petco this year.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Dec 13, 2010 10:30 PM PST reply actions
maybe Blanton
will start all three games?
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Wow....Halladay, Lee, Oswalt.
It’s this generations Smoltz, Glavine, Maddux.
"Never have a motto, that's what I always say" - Me
http://marcel-oehler.marcellosendos.ch/comics/ch/1986/05/19860506.gif
and you're omitting Hamels
Which could be a #1 on many teams.
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
by Mad_Villain on Dec 14, 2010 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
If we must trade Heath Bell this season
I’d like to see him go to Philly for Hamels and Domonic Brown. Cole is a local boy, he’s an ace pitcher… what’s not to like?
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 14, 2010 6:35 PM PST up reply actions
I would take that deal in a heart beat
Unfortunately, I think the Phills wouldn’t do that in a million years.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Dec 14, 2010 9:12 PM PST up reply actions
maybe the Philles
will throw in Utley and Rollins too.
Our middle infield problems will be solved.
With Werth gone and Ibanez leaving...
I don’t think Dominic Brown is going anywhere, unfortunately.
"Never have a motto, that's what I always say" - Me
http://marcel-oehler.marcellosendos.ch/comics/ch/1986/05/19860506.gif
Bummer. Even with a lesser prospect or a straight-up swap it would be palatable
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 15, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
Adrian must be pissed at Cliff Lee
He took less money to play with the Phillies. Doesn’t he know he’s affecting the market for younger players?
Sweet house though. We should throw him a going away party there.
by SD Jake on Dec 13, 2010 10:33 PM PST via mobile reply actions
24 million a year is less money?
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
LMFAO@JBOX!
“Every once in a while I catch myself feeling bad that Adrian Gonzalez only made $5 million a year here in San Diego instead of the $23 million a year that he clearly deserves. Now I can look at these photos of his house and not feel bad for him anymore, knowing that he’s got a roof over his head”
Maybe Adrian took the Homer Simpson approach to bathrooms
You can never find a bathroom when you’re angry, so put them EVERYWHERE.
Alternatively, he might be a sucker for Mexican street food. That is a good reason to have bathrooms readily available.
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
by sdchicken on Dec 14, 2010 5:47 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
but to be fair, Mexican street food does have its charms…
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 14, 2010 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
Mexican street food is great for constipation.
It tastes better than Ex-Lax, and it’s twice as effective.
by wegotballsley on Dec 15, 2010 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
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