Trade Rumor: Padres’ Adrian Gonzalez to Dodgers?
Interesting trade rumor from CBS Sportsline. If true, does this mean James Loney is on the move as well? Ned Colletti has always said that the price tag for the Dodgers is higher than that for other teams given that they’re in the same division. I’m nervous about this one…
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who appear to have moved on from their talks with Toronto for ace Roy Halladay, are talking with the San Diego Padres about a potential blockbuster deal in which they would acquire both first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and closer Heath Bell, sources with knowledge of the Dodgers’ plans have told CBSSports.com.
Gonzalez, a two-time All-Star, was hitting .252 with 28 home runs and 59 RBI in 103 games for the Padres this season. The Padres long have said they have not wanted to trade him but began listening to offers within the last several days.
San Diego conducted extensive talks with Boston regarding Gonzalez over the past 48 hours but those finally ended less than two hours before the trade deadline when the Red Sox aquired Victor Martinez.
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In thinking about the Heath Bell side of this trade, it kind of makes sense. I guess if you can’t land a quality starting pitcher, you might as well make the late innings air tight.