February 9, 2012

Nats fill left-handed need with Gonzalez

The Nationals made it official Friday, acquiring left-hander Gio Gonzalez and right-hander Robert Gilliam from the Athletics for catcher Derek Norris and pitchers Brad Peacock, Tommy Milone and A.J. Cole.

Nationals actively pursuing A's ace Gonzalez

Trying to acquire A's left-hander Gio Gonzalez is the Nationals' top priority, according to a baseball source. The clubs are trying to work out a deal that would send four players to Oakland, and it is believed that Gonzalez will be traded soon.

Nats trade Gonzalez to Padres for pitcher

The Nationals needed to trim their roster by one and they did just that Monday evening, trading infielder Alberto Gonzalez to the Padres for Minor League pitcher Erik Davis and cash considerations.

Cora or Gonzalez would be emergency catcher

If the Nationals ran out of catchers in a game, who would be the emergency player behind the plate? According to manager Jim Riggleman, Alex Cora or Alberto Gonzalez would the catcher.

Gonzalez drawing interest with solid spring

There are four teams — Athletics, Astros, Braves and Padres — who are showing strong interest in Nationals infielder Alberto Gonzalez, according to a Major League scout.