[情報] Gonzalez out, Lawrence on waiting list
轉載自 丹佛郵報
http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_4964164
Former Rockies starting second baseman Luis Gonzalez is heading to Japan,
pending a physical, and starting pitcher Brian Lawrence is awaiting a
Rockies' contract offer to pursue a second chance to play in the National
League West.
The Rockies have sold Gonzalez's rights to the Yomiuri Giants, who agreed to
a one-year contract with the 27-year-old worth about $1 million, according to
agent Alan Nero.
However, the deal won't become official until Gonzalez passes a physical, a
process that could take a few days because the Venezuelan native must secure
a visa to travel to either the United States or Japan for the exam.
"Bottom line, this is a great opportunity for him and his family," Nero said
Saturday.
The Giants have potential openings at second base and the outfield, both spots
at which Gonzalez excelled in 2004 and 2005, before injuries and ineffectiveness
sabotaged last season. Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd hoped for resolution
this week.
Barring injury, Gonzalez was unlikely to make the Rockies in spring training
given the glut of utility infielders (Jamey Carroll, Clint Barmes and Omar
Quintanilla).
Gonzalez's exit could free a roster spot for Lawrence. The right-hander has
serious interest in signing with the Rockies. He will throw again for scouts
Monday. The Mariners and Padres have made contract offers, said agent Page
Odle, but Colorado has not.
"But we have some good interaction going on with the Rockies," Odle said.
"(Colorado) does make a lot of sense for him."
Catcher Javy Lopez is expected to sign Monday. Only a portion of his contract
would be guaranteed.
Footnotes
The Rockies believe outfielder Darin Erstad will sign elsewhere, possibly with
the Oakland A's, ending their pursuit.... Despite being offered more money by
Colorado, veteran reliever Chris Reitsma signed with the Mariners for family
reasons.
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