Gio Gonzalez: Now a Washington Natinal

[Chewford]

I think's it's because Gio's named is the combination of the 2 most popular songs by the Korean pop group, Girl's Generation.

[Big Z]

What does that have to do with Gio?

It's a fallback option if we fail on operation Gio.

[KnuckleBalls]

The title of this thread should be "Beane isn't moving Gio"

[MiamiHomer]

DKnobler DKnobler
Marlins have talked to A's about Gio Gonzalez. Talks not advanced at this point. Would take more than Logan Morrison to get Gio

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[Omar]

Morrison, Dominguez, something?

[Valid]

More than Morrison? Wow.

[Swifty]

I'd rather Garza (even if he isn't left handed).

[Erick]

Gio's quickly becoming quite overrated.

[THE_REAL_MIBS]

He has other suitors, too. The Royals have opened up talks with the A's about him, too. There may be more teams in the mix but the Royals are the only ones I'm sure about.
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In fact...

@Jon_Heyman: Gio gonzalez a hot name here. Teams love him. Hed like to go to marlins or yankees if possible.

That's nice that he wants to come here but he has absolutely no say in the matter.

[tjfla]

Matt Garza is the name that alot of people are mentioning as a Marlins option for a trade

Oakland is asking for alot for Gio

[Erick]

And Garza would become a much better possibility........if we sign Albert Pujols.

[THE_REAL_MIBS]

Re: Garza, I remember reading one of the sprots writers saying a couple days ago that the Cubs wanted a lot for him, too.

[HUGG]

DKnobler DKnobler
One rival team predicted Yankees for Gio Gonzalez. Yanks do like him

what a knob

[DColts]

I hope we don't get him.

[THE_REAL_MIBS]

The left-handed pitcher most in demand at the winter meetings is not either of the top free agents, C.J. Wilson or Mark Buehrle.

No, the lefty generating the most attention is the Athletics’ Gio Gonzalez, who is attracting trade interest from nearly a dozen teams, major-league sources say.

The Tigers, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Reds and Phillies are the known suitors for Gonzalez, according to sources.

Other clubs including the Blue Jays, Nationals, Red Sox, Rangers and Rockies also are known to be pursuing starting pitching, and likely have some interest in Gonzalez. The Yankees have had only minimal conversations with the A’s about Gonzalez and are not a factor in the discussions, a source said.

The Phillies, on the other hand, are something of a surprise in the Gonzalez sweepstakes, given the strength of their rotation and high number of prospects they have traded in recent seasons.

But the idea makes sense. The addition of Gonzalez would give the Phils the depth to trade left-hander Cole Hamels — give them or a ready-made replacement if Hamels leaves as a free agent after next season.

The potential suitors for Hamels? See the teams listed above.

Gonzalez, 26, is in his first year of arbitration eligibility and under club control for four more years. Over the past two seasons he is 31-21 with a 3.17 ERA in 402 2/3 innings. However, he did lead the American League with 91 walks last season.

The Athletics are open to moving everyone on their roster but second baseman Jemile Weeks, sources say. Closer Andrew Bailey also is drawing significant trade interest and is perhaps more likely to be dealt than Gonzalez, sources say.

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