Tag: Gio Gonzalez

Opinion: Gio Gonzalez Would Fit Perfectly With Mets

After struggling to keep runs off the board last season, it was clear the New York Mets needed to make some significant changes to their starting rotation this offseason, as they couldn’t afford to open next season without adding at least one impact starter. Though the process took several months to complete, the front office finally addressed the pitching staff and was able to acquire one...

Robinson Cano’s MRI Comes Back Clean

Robinson Cano told reporters that his MRI results came back clean and that he can be considered day-to-day. When asked about his hand he said it “feels good.” Also when asked about his eventual return he said, “I would say maybe one day, two days.” Gio Gonzalez hit Cano with a pitch on his left hand in the first inning of Sunday’s game between the New York Mets and...

Gio Gonzalez: My Decision Came Down To Brewers and Mets

Gio Gonzalez spoke to reporters at Citi Field before tonight’s game between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers, and told reporters that his final decision came between the two teams facing off Saturday at Citi Field as noted by David Lennon of Newsday. The left-hander said that the reason he picked the Brewers was that he believed they offered him a better opportunity. Gonzalez, 33,...

MLB News: Brewers Agree to Deal with Gio Gonzalez

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic is reporting that the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year, $2MM deal with starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez. Rosenthal had previously tabbed the Brewers as “the front-runner” in the sweepstakes, with Mike Puma of the New York Post adding that the Mets were “a longshot” to sign him. ‘ Per Rosenthal, Gonzalez may have been deterred by...

Mets “Inquiring” About Free Agent SP Gio Gonzalez

Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports is reporting that, as per sources, the New York Mets are showing interest in recently released left-hander Gio Gonzalez. Gonzalez, 33, was granted his released from the New York Yankees on Monday after the team declined to add him to their active 25-man roster. The 11-year MLB vet has pitched to a 3.69 earned-run average with a 3.63 fielding independent pitching...

Yanks Don’t Add Gonzalez to 25-Man, Making Him a Free Agent

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez has officially opted out of his deal with the New York Yankees after the team didn’t promote him to the major league team. Gonzalez, 33, has been connected to the Mets in the past and as recently as this winter. The longtime National has had well documented success at Citi Field, and with the team struggling on the...

MLB News: Mets Scouting Gio Tonight

The Mets will be scouting the Triple-A start tonight by Gio Gonzalez according to Andy Martino of SNY. The veteran left-hander is pitching against Buffalo Bisons and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that Gonzalez plans to opt-out of his deal with the Yankees if not added to the MLB roster on Saturday. Feinsand notes that the Yankees do not seemingly plan to add him....

MLB News: Yankees Sign Gio Gonzalez To Minor League Deal

The New York Yankees have agreed to a minor league deal with former Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez. Jon Heyman of MLB Network was the first to report that the deal was close. The contract contains a $3 million base salary if he reaches the majors, per Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. Rosenthal also noted that the deal includes an April 20 opt-out, along with incentives for...

MLB News: Yankees Made Offer to Gio Gonzalez

According to Jon Heyman of FanCred Sports, the New York Yankees have “made an offer” to free agent left-hander Gio Gonzalez, but as per Heyman, there seems to be a financial gap holding up an agreement. “Not a great deal of optimism at the moment,” Heyman tweeted. “But at least there’s at least reason to think both sides might want to come together [on an...

For Now, Van Wagenen Is Content With Starting Rotation Depth

“We feel really good about where we’re at going into Spring Training.” That’s what Mets’ general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said on Monday at Citi Field, as the team truck was packed with equipment and sent off to Port St. Lucie for Spring Training. The same holds true for the starting rotation, according to Van Wagenen, who is counting on his four main guys in...

Drawing Comparisons Between Jason Vargas And Gio Gonzalez

Baseball is going to be played this month, which is incredibly exciting, but it’s not so exciting for the mounds of MLB free agents still in search of a home for 2019. However, with an active general manager leading the way like Brodie Van Wagenen, we can be sure the New York Mets will at least stay engaged in the market, even if they don’t make another move. While big names like...

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