Diamondbacks Bullpen

patlawman · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:37 am Post subject: Gonzo to Dodgers

According to MLB.com the Dodgers completed a one year 7 million dollar deal with Gonzol. The deal should be announced later today.

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061207&content_id=1753508&vkey=hotstove2006&fext=.jsp

levski · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1633

Gonzo, AZ's Trojan Horse in the LAD Clubhouse. Attaboy, Gonzo.

Now spend all of the offseason and next year bitching how LA needs more proven veterans on the roster.

coolwater · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:15 am Post subject: Re: Gonzo to Dodgers

shoewizard · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:21 am Post subject:

Tucson DBacks Fan · MLB Rookie Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 208

I think the Diamondbacks should have another Gonzo appreciation day every home game they host the Dodgers. When Gonzo strikes out looking on a Doug Davis cutter, they could stop the game and give the ball to Jerry Colangelo. The fans could wildly aplaud, and the scoreboard could flash "Gonzo! Gonzo! Gonzo!" When Gonzo fails to throw out a runner who tagged up at third base after a shallow fly ball to left field, the game could be stopped again, and Gonzo could be presented with third base. The croud could loudly cheer, women in the stands could swoon, babies could cry. I recommend having a lot of extra balls and third bases around when Gonzo plays here next year. I also expect to see Jerry Colangelo and Joe Jr. at more Diamondbacks games next year as they return to pay more tributes to Gonzo. Yep, having Gonzo around again will be great. Gonzo is so loved by the fans in Phoenix that all the Dodger games next year will probably sell out as fans line up to pay tribute to Gonzo. I even expect a number of Diamondback fans to switch their allegiance to the Dodgers. Thank you, Gonzo, for holding a grudge against the Diamondbacks and staying in the NL West to stick it to your old club. You sure are a great guy! Clap. Clap. Clap. Very Happy

levski · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1633

NJ-DBACKS-FAN · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:51 am Post subject:

matt · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:25 am Post subject:

That's good stuff Tucson DBacks Fan!

dirtygary · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:25 am Post subject:

The crowds are always larger for Dodger games. It would have had a stroner net gain for our attendance if he had gone to Colorado.
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dirtygary · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:36 am Post subject:

shoewizard · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:43 am Post subject:

I'll have to go look up the average attendance for a Dodger weekday and weekend game for the last 3 seasons, (need a reasonable sample size.) and then we can compare that to the size of the crowd at Dodger games this year.

I bet there is a small but noticeable bump.

I bet Gonzo has a big game or two here at Chase Field, or against the Dodgers. He was a great player once, and hasn't lost ALL of his ability just yet. He showed that he can still sqeeze some top performance out of his body when properly motivated.....he just can't sustain it over a full season anymore.

Hank · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:02 am Post subject:

I haven't seen the alleged deal he had on the table from Baltimore, but if he passed up a multi-year deal there to watch his average die in the cavernous outfield of Dodger Stadium because of some misguided obsession to "stick it to" the D-backs, Gonzo is a complete moron.

I don't see how he is going to be effective in LA. His throwing arm will be even more exposed in Dodger Stadium, and his 15 homerun power is likely to decline even further because of park factors, as well as advancing age. Subbing Gonzo in for Drew is a huge downgrade.

7 million dollars for what maybe 10 homeruns and a sub .750 ops. Wow.

Counsell · MLB Rookie Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 194

My projected Gonzo 2007 Dodger Season:

.265/.345/.400, with 10 homers

He'll start fast, but really cool off after the All Star Break.

He'll also do well early on against the D-Backs.

And he'll have one outfield assist, after CoJack slips and falls rounding second.

B. O. N. D. · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject:

Ryan · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:14 pm Post subject:

rgndvo · MLB Rookie Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 113

shoewizard · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:53 pm Post subject:

Gonzo and Pierre's arms are well known to be crappy.

Whats the scouting report on Eithier's arm? Does he "fit right in" ?

XB3 · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:58 pm Post subject:

shoewizard · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:01 pm Post subject:

Toawrds the end he was actually just doing that to tweak the board and get a rise out of us.

rgndvo · MLB Rookie Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 113

I had read somewhere that his arm was average at best. Cant find the source now though.

Espo · MLB Rookie Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 173

Sweet the Dodgers are stock piling "average at best" OFs. Chris Young is going to be running wild on LA for years to come.

shoewizard · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:16 pm Post subject:

Well...the rumours are hot they will trade Penny and perhaps eithier for Vernon Wells......lets hope not.

tmar · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1132

They should be looking to get more from Penny, like E Byrnes.

Hank · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:11 pm Post subject:

moviegeekjn · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:46 pm Post subject:

Gatos trying to drum up "Benedict" Gonzo hatred on KTAR call in show tonight, exhorting Dbacks fans to "hate" the guy and throw away all their Gonzo gear...