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matt · Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject:

I didn't think there was any reason to expect Gonzo to say something like that. It didn't bother me at all.

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matt · Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:33 pm Post subject:

Yes, but neither party owes the other a damn thing.

EvilJuan · Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:48 pm Post subject:

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TAP · Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:11 pm Post subject:

EvilJuan · Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:11 pm Post subject:

TAP · Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:41 pm Post subject:

Catharsis · Journeyman Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 338

I was listening to the post game interviews tonight and Gonzo said something to the effect that baseball will continue in Arizona next season and he started pumping up Eric Byrnes saying he deserves the opportunity he's going to get. It was pretty close to saying "this team is going to be great and the fans will have a lot to cheer for."

tmar · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1184

Gonzo was extremely gracious in his post-game interview. He's been a good citizen for the most part.

Dangerfield · Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:46 am Post subject:

for last 2 prior years, they've tried getting someone, to complement Gonz. It was Sexson, then Glaus. And that's a major problem when the person, you're bringing in, you're bringing in to actually be the run producer!!!! While at the same time pretending, Gonz is the man. Nowwe all know what happened, one got hurt, the other turned out to be another Gonz. This year they didn't because of Clark's year last year. Gonz's achilles heal, in high energy situations, you could count on him to not get the job done, and get in the way of guys who might.

Gonz, to this day, is still more than capable, if you don't count on him in high energy structure situations. Heck, Jd drew/J. Bay/Arod are similiar. Jeff Kent, Lance Berkman, Cabrera, Jeter, Sheffield, Hafner, you don't want them coming to the plate after a standing 8 count. Now there's a lot of other variables involved too, J. Bay/Glaus/jd drew when they're on streaks, well they're carrying their respective teams, Gonz at 10 mill, still isn't. he's hitting doubles, sure, but I'll keep my ss back and get him to pop out, and hope a hot Estrada won't get up, during a high energy situation. .

Now, there are guys that look like they're going to carry the load, in Jackson/cq.young/drew. Gonz looks like he would be a decent fit. 50 doubles from the 8 hole?The problem, is his presence doesn't allow for the mantle change, it impedes it. Throw in his comments throughout the year, solidifys this stance. I'm not coming out, unaccepable etc.. Its time for change, and if wasn't for Gonz's large personality and presence, he'd probably could still be part of it. Fact is, he just has too much say.

Now, Gonz will go down as the peoples's player, and rightfully so.
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Oden · Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:39 am Post subject:

Didn't see or hear it and didn't read about it (don't have time), but there are a couple of ways to handle your press conference in that situation. Taking the high road is the best way to go and that's what he did. Good. Still doesn't mean he's a "good guy". It just means he was a good guy yesterday. Far better than not, that's for sure.