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Gonzalez red-hot in Venezuelan league

 
Carlos Gonzalez, a Rockies outfield prospect who could turn out the be the key to the trade that sent Matt Holliday to the Athletics, knocked two home runs and drove in five runs for Zulia in a 9-2 victory over Caracas in Venezuelan Winter League play. (link)

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