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Old Man Gonzalez Signs in Florida
Published 1/31/2008 by McFleece at MLB Fleece Factor
...  UPDATE: (1/31) 12:16pm (EST) - Gonzalez has apparently had a change of heart, according to Ken Rosenthal. He will sign a one-year deal with Florida, and join an outfield that already has Josh Willingham, Cameron Maybin, and Jeremy Hermida. Gonzalez could serve as a mentor to the youngsters, while spelling Willingham vs. righties. Expect the deal to be worth about $2 million. ...

Rosenthal: Luis Gonzalez, Marlins agree to deal
Published 1/31/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Rosenthal: Luis Gonzalez, Marlins agree to deal Puff...puff...only 498 hits to go...puff...puff… Free-agent outfielder Luis Gonzalez has reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with the Marlins, according to a major-league source. The deal, which is likely to include a guaranteed salary of approximately $2 million and incentives worth up to $1 million, is contingent on Gonzalez passing a physical. Gonzalez, 40, is expected to fill a combination of roles, including left field and first base, and serve as a mentor for the Marlins’ younger players. Gonzalez ...

Rosenthal: Marlins Sign Luis Gonzalez
Published 1/31/2008 by Rob at 6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog
The Marlins have signed Luis Gonzalez to a one-year deal according to Ken Rosenthal, with an estimated salary of $2M.

Report: Luis Gonzalez to Sign with Marlins?
Published 1/31/2008 by JD at SporTech Matter
... So we couldn’t put any money towards signing Miguel Cabrera but we have no problem paying guys like Luis Gonzalez and Kevin Gregg. What a novel idea. This should get fans out to the park this season. Ken Rosenthal is reporting Luis Gonzalez has decided to leave AZ and help the young Marlins. From FoxSports… ...

Luis Gonzalez is Heading Our Way
Published 1/31/2008 by Fish@Bat at Fish@Bat: Blogging the Florida Marlins
Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Marlins have lured Luis Gonzalez with a one-year $2 million deal (including an additional $1 million in incentives). Gonzalez, 40, is expected to fill a combination of roles, including left field and first base, and serve as a mentor for the Marlins’ younger players. Interesting that he is saying left field, meaning the Marlins are serious about giving Maybin the starting CF job. Gonzo has slowed down significantly ...

Thursday Hot Stove
Published 1/31/2008 by Mantlemurcer at My Pinstripes
... Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports is reporting that veteran outfielder Luis Gonzalez has reached agreement with the Florida Marlins on a 1-year deal worth $2 million, plus another $1 million in incentives. ...

Luis Gonzalez Gets Paid Two Million Bucks to Baby Sit Young Marlins
Published 1/31/2008 by Mullet at FanHouse
... The contract for the 40-year-old Gonzalez includes $1 million in performance bonuses. The agreement was first reported by foxsports.com. Gonzalez, who has spent most of his career in left fielder, likely will be Florida's fourth outfielder. Left fielder ...

Marlins Land Gonzalez
Published 1/31/2008 by Eli at MLB Rumors
... The Marlins and outfielder Luis Gonzalez have agreed to a one year deal worth 2 million dollars. Gonzalez did pretty well last year but it was obvious that his numbers are dropping. He batted .278 with 15 HR in 139 games last season for the Dodgers, but can play both corner outfield spots and first base. Not only that, but he will serve as a solid mentor to the young players. The Marlins continue to look for another pitcher, but have yet to find one. They were in talks with Mike Maroth early on, and might consider bringing him in on an incentive type deal. Other than that, I ...

Improve it all night
Published 2/1/2008 by egrissom at Philliesflow.com
... the Phillies did ensure they’ll be a little better at third with the addition of Feliz. And given how many runs the team can score, maybe that’s enough. But the hole they dug themselves at the position was deep enough there was reason to hope they would do more than just improve. The Phillies already had a full 40-man roster before the addition of Feliz. They will need to make another move. Dallas McPherson signed a one-year deal with the Marlins. This says that Marlins have also reached a deal with Luis Gonzalez. This suggests ...