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BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog: Globe/Massarotti: Sox decline option on Gonzalez
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com: Red Sox Decline Option On Alex Gonzalez
Over the Monster: Red Sox Decline SS Alex Gonzalez's $6M Option
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RT @ncleveland: Interested to see Theo's next move as Sox decline Gonzalez option http://bit.ly/fyzIJ #redsox 13 days ago |
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@JCosta04 Theo has even admitted he can't count on Lowrie http://bit.ly/1s7Tjq 13 days ago |
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Nooooooo! No A-Gon no longer? http://bit.ly/1s7Tjq #redsox 13 days ago |
Globe/Massarotti: Sox decline option on Gonzalez
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Globe/Massarotti: Sox decline option on Gonzalez Now what? With Gonzalez now eligible for free agency, the Sox do not appear to have an everyday shortstop on their roster. When the season ended, even general manager Theo Epstein all but acknowledged that Jed Lowrie’s injury history has cast doubt on Lowrie’s ability to handle the position on a daily basis.
Red Sox Decline Option On Alex Gonzalez
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
The Red Sox have declined to pick up Alex Gonzalez's $6MM option, writes Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe.
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Red Sox Decline SS Alex Gonzalez's $6M Option
Over the Monster —
... The Red Sox declined Alex Gonzalez's $6M option for 2010, according to the Globe:
The Red Sox have declined a $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez, according to a source, but the club still may have interest in bringing the player back in 2010 on a lesser salary.
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With Gonzalez now eligible for free agency, the Sox do not appear to have an everyday shortstop on their roster. When the season ended, even general manager Theo Epstein all but acknowledged that Jed Lowrie’s injury history has ...
Shortstop Problems Continue
baseballmusings.com —
The Red Sox declined the option on Alex Gonzalez, leaving them for the moment without a starting shortstop:
The Red Sox have declined a $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez, according to a source, but the club still may have interest in bringing the player back in 2010 on a lesser salary.
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Gonzalez, 32, had a profound impact on the Red Sox’ defense this year (one error in 44 games) while batting a surprising .284 with five home runs.
Errors do not a defensive shortstop make, but Alex was excellent in the ...
Red Sox Decline Gonzo's Option
Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog —
... It has been reported today that the Red Sox have declined Alex Gonzalez's $6M option for 2010. They say that the Sox may still be interested in bringing Gonzo back, but for a lesser amount. ...
Red Sox Decline Gonzalez's 2010 Option
FanHouse —
by Andrew Johnson Filed under: Red Sox, MLB TransactionsThe Boston Red Sox have declined their $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez for next season, according to the Boston Globe, once again leaving the team without a reliable everyday player at the position heading into offseason.
It's been a revolving door at shortstop in Boston since the team traded Nomar Garciaparra at the trading deadline in 2004, with general manager Theo Epstein unable to find a suitable long-term replacement.
Four ...
Red Sox Decline Gonzalez's 2010 Option
FanHouse —
by Andrew Johnson Filed under: Red Sox, MLB TransactionsThe Boston Red Sox have declined their $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez for next season, according to the Boston Globe, once again leaving the team without a reliable everyday player at the position heading into offseason. It's been a revolving door at shortstop in Boston since the team dealt Nomar Garciaparra at the trading deadline in 2004, with general manager Theo Epstein unable to find a suitable long-term replacement. ...
Where Will Alex Gonzalez End Up In 2010?
SOX & Dawgs —
... According to Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe, the Red Sox have declined the $6 million option on the contract of shortstop Alex Gonzalez. He does say the Red Sox would like to have him back at a lesser salary. ...
Red Sox Decline Gonzalez's 2010 Option
FanHouse —
by Andrew Johnson Filed under: Red Sox, MLB TransactionsThe Boston Red Sox have declined their $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez for next season, according to the Boston Globe, once again leaving the team without a reliable everyday player at the position heading into offseason. It's been a revolving door at shortstop in Boston since the team dealt Nomar Garciaparra at the trading deadline in 2004, with general manager Theo Epstein unable to find a suitable long-term replacement. ...
Morning Prowl: Arbitration Dilemmas, Free Agent Predictions, and Gibby's Managerial Aspirations
Bless You Boys —
... after declining Alex Gonzalez's option for next year? Might they be interested in Adam Everett, or do they want more offense at that position? (Boston tried to get ...
Weekend Update: Gonzo, Mauer, Bay, Harden
The Bottom Line —
Here are some notes from the weekend: The Red Sox declined Alex Gonzalez's $6M option for 2010 over the weekend. It is believed that the Sox will continue to talk with Gonzo about staying in Boston at a lesser price. Some feel that Gonzalez's offense (or lack there of) could be a problem, but Gonzo hit .284 with five ding dongs in 44 games with the Sox. I'm not concerned. Sign him and us Lowrie as the utility infielder. ...
Alex Gonzalez: Another Short Stop in Boston
Boston Sports Then and Now —
... On Sunday, the Globe’s Tony Massarotti shared that the Red Sox have declined the $6 million option that remained on Alex Gonzalez’s 3-year, $14 million contact that the shortstop signed with the Cincinnati Reds back in 2007. ...
Report: Jason Varitek to exercise option, remain with Red Sox
Red Sox Monster —
... . On an unrelated note, what are the Red Sox doing at shortstop next season? Alex Gonzalez' $6 million option, declined by the team yesterday , wasn't cheap, but he was a proven veteran who flashed plenty of leather and filled a need. Are they unwilling to pay too much for a No. 9 hitter?
