Padres trade for Alberto Gonzalez

by jbox on Mar 28, 2011 3:20 PM PDT

Maybe announcing that Everth Cabrera made the Opening Day roster was a little premature. Somebody get to work tearing down that sign!

#Nats have officially traded INF Alberto Gonzalez to #Padres for minor-league RHP Erik Davis and cash.less than a minute ago via webMark Zuckerman
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Alberto Gonzalez

#12 / Short Stop / Washington Nationals

Height: 5-10

Weight: 195

Bats: R

Throws: R

Born: Apr 18, 1983

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Mike Baxter needs to give him his uni number

so people don’t have to buy new jerseys.

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by TheThinGwynn on Mar 28, 2011 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

The payroll is low enough for the Padres.

They should just hem the leftover ones in the locker room and he’s ready for Opening Day.

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Mar 28, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

In additional news:

Alberto Gonzalez gave birth to a healthy, 7lb 2oz baby girl after making that catch…

Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...

by sdchicken on Mar 28, 2011 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Oh Doctor!

"Who do you think wiil the replacement for Jerry Jr. Cabarra or Frederson"

by Natrone Means Business on Mar 28, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Can we call him A-Gon?

"Who do you think wiil the replacement for Jerry Jr. Cabarra or Frederson"

by Natrone Means Business on Mar 28, 2011 3:51 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Hope he's not indicted during the season

…oh, different Alberto Gonzales?

by EvilSammy on Mar 28, 2011 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs

so rec'd

by TheFan09 on Mar 28, 2011 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions

The New Face of the Franchise

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by sdchicken on Mar 28, 2011 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Everth meet your new home!

by Grey Suit on Mar 28, 2011 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

harsh

and rec’d

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by Hormel on Mar 28, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

"Abreu, Ramirez, Blanco On Waivers" - maybe we should grab these players

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Maybe not…
D’Backs infielder Tony Abreu, Cubs catcher Max Ramirez, Royals outfielder Gregor Blanco
confusing names are confusing

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by Hormel on Mar 28, 2011 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

Max Ramirez, how far have you fallen...

He never did quite make the transition from AA to AAA. He’s like a 2.5A player.

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by sdchicken on Mar 28, 2011 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Best of a bad situation

Wonder if he’ll still be with team when PAtterson is healthy again

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by TheAxManCometh on Mar 28, 2011 4:31 PM PDT reply actions

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 28, 2011 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

Nice set of hair on that big pricked dude

If I pick it, I flick it

by Duke Street Kings on Mar 28, 2011 5:56 PM PDT reply actions

There's room for both Gonzalez and Cabrera on the roster, if Latos is on the DL.

eleven pitchers, two catchers, five outfielders (including Salazar), four regular infielders plus Cantu covering both first and third, and room for two much-needed infield backups. Hudson has topped 140 games played only 3 times in 9 seasons. Bartlet has played as many as 140 games once in seven seasons. Add pinch hitting/running, and there’s a need for two UTs.

If Latos starts on the DL, Moseley might be a starter, and if Maybin starts the season on the DL, we’ll see Cunningham until Patterson is ready. If Bud MUST HAVE that 12th pitcher to start the season, either Salazar or Everth will have to go. With up to 3 players maybe on the DL, the roster won’t be settled until mid-April.

by wegotballsley on Mar 28, 2011 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

I dunno, it says that Everth got optioned to Triple A Tuscon

Along with Wade LeBlanc and Aaron Cunningham

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by sdchicken on Mar 28, 2011 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Also Salazar

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Mar 28, 2011 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions

...was released

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Mar 28, 2011 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions

lots of stuff going on for a Monday

Padres Release Oscar Salazar
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [March 28 at 7:32pm CST]
The Padres released infielder Oscar Salazar, the team announced. San Diego acquired Salazar in the 2009 trade that saw the Orioles acquire Cla Meredith, who was also released this month.
Salazar played first, second, third and both corner outfield positions last year, posting a .237/.318/.336 line in 148 plate appearances. The Padres acquired Alberto Gonzalez earlier today, so they no longer needed the 32-year-old Salazar.
In related moves, the Padres called Cedric Hunter up from Triple-A, optioned Wade LeBlanc, Aaron Cunningham and Everth Cabrera to Triple-A, reassigned Randy Flores, Guillermo Quiroz and Logan Forsythe to minor league camp and placed Eric Patterson on the 15-day DL.

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by Hormel on Mar 28, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Luebke makes the rotation

over LeBlanc
Rob Johnson is the back up catcher.

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by Hormel on Mar 28, 2011 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Over Moseley?

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Mar 28, 2011 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions

maybe Luebke is out of the pen

since Bud has been putting him in 1 inning stints for the last few days

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by Hormel on Mar 28, 2011 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd think Luebke should get the rotation over Moseley

After his ridiculous implosion a few days ago. Of course, that is true of almost everybody on the pitching staff…

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by sdchicken on Mar 28, 2011 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

I think when it's time for a 5th starter, Moseley should get the nod.

He’s done well in ST and should be given his chance.

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Mar 28, 2011 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions

SDUT twitter

says Luebke is in the pen

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by Hormel on Mar 28, 2011 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I had to check that out. It's true.

Corey Brock has LeBlanc pitching a minor league game Wednesday, and a simulated game in Tucson on 4/6, and the 5th starter position opens up on 4/12, when they’ll decide on LeBlanc, whose last option just got used.

Latos is definitely on the DL (taking no chances), and Luebke made the team, probably subbing for Thatcher. That leaves 3 starters, so Moseley is likely to get at least one start, probably two

Maybin is still up in the air, and one rumor had Cedric Hunter making the team and not making the team, while Gonzalez will meet the team in St.Louis on Thursday.

When you get the final 25 man roster Thursday, be ready to edit it. I hope all the uncertainty doesn’t screw up the team.

by wegotballsley on Mar 28, 2011 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions