May 20, 2012

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.

Gonzalez battling Cora for roster spot

Alberto Gonzalez arrived in camp Sunday and finds himself battling Alex Cora for a spot on the 25-man roster. Many believe Cora will win the job.

Gonzalez gets opportunity as Dunn rests

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman decided to give first baseman Adam Dunn the day off Saturday and put shortstop-second baseman Alberto Gonzalez at first base.