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Padres Trade for INF Alberto Gonzalez

2010 Off Season - 2010 Off Season

Written by Steve Adler

Monday, 28 March 2011 14:05

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According to a tweet from William Ladson: "It's official: The #Nats trade infielder Alberto Gonzalez to the #Padres for Minor League pitcher Erik Davis and cash considerations."

A closer look at Alberto Gonzalez

Positions: Second Baseman, Shortstop and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 195 lb.

Year	Age	Tm	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2007	24	NYY	12	14	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	.071	.133	.071	.205
2008	25	TOT	45	101	13	26	8	0	1	10	0	8	14	.257	.318	.366	.685
2008	25	NYY	28	52	4	9	2	0	0	1	0	4	8	.173	.232	.212	.444
2008	25	WSN	17	49	9	17	6	0	1	9	0	4	6	.347	.407	.531	.938
2009	26	WSN	105	291	31	77	16	3	1	33	1	14	27	.265	.299	.351	.650
2010	27	WSN	114	186	19	46	8	1	0	5	0	7	30	.247	.277	.301	.578
4 Seasons			276	592	66	150	32	4	2	49	1	30	72	.253	.292	.331	.623

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table

via Mickey Koke

In 2005, Alberto Gonzalez was regarded as the best defensive infielder in the Diamondbacks organization according to Baseball America.

Over 4 seasons on the MLB level Alberto Gonzalez has hit (253 .292 .331). This spring (.377 .421.434). In 09 he hit (.265 .299 .351) MLB.

One scout on Alberto Gonzalez: "He is a defensive specialist". "strong arm".

Eric Davis, a 13th round pick in 2008, pitched well at three levels in 2010.

Year	Age	Tm	Lg	Lev	W	L	W-L%	ERA	G	GS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO
2010	23	3 Teams	3 Lgs	A+-AA-AAA	14	3	.824	3.52	27	27	143.1	134	64	56	7	48	133
2010	23	Lake Elsinore	CALL	A+	9	3	.750	3.82	19	19	99.0	102	49	42	5	34	91
2010	23	San Antonio	TL	AA	4	0	1.000	2.75	7	7	39.1	29	13	12	1	12	35
2010	23	Portland	PCL	AAA	1	0	1.000	3.60	1	1	5.0	3	2	2	1	2	7
3 Seasons					32	9	.780	3.49	73	51	293.2	264	128	114	14	99	278

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table

This is a much needed move for the Padres infield depth. This should also allow the team to place Everth Cabrera in Tucson, where he will see everyday at bats.