O's nearing deal with reliever Gonzalez

[fansince1988]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bal-ostrade1216,0,4072485.story

[section18]

Fantastic!!!!! The best closer available IMO. If AM gets it done.

[Satyr3206]

That looks like a good signing to me. I'll be interested to see the terms.

[Mackus]

On a 2-year deal? I like it, assuming its not for $10M a year or anything crazy like that.

[Miller Time]

Excellent signing.

[My O's Face]

Can't wait to see what we flip him for on July 31st..

[PaulBako]

Well I didnt expect that. But im okay with it.

[Shopay]

Very nice. He will help. More to follow shortly by AM.

[Moose Milligan]

Well how's that for "we know everything thats going on!" Not a peep was made on this.

[Hooded Viper]

I like the move, although I have two concerns: 1. He is a NL pitcher coming into the slaughterhouse. 2. He is Type A, although I can live with it.

[Icterus galbula]

2 years sounds good to me. He's also great against lefties.

[PaulBako]

Its better than wasting a pick on Bradford. Or whatever crap relievers we signed for the 2007 season.

[Babypowder]

Not a fan of giving up picks for relievers but when Gonzalez is healthy he is pretty good. Not in love with it but I don't hate it.

[Mackus]

I like the move, although I have two concerns: 1. He is a NL pitcher coming into the slaughterhouse. 2. He is Type A, although I can live with it.

True, those are certainly concerns. However, those concerns are probably why we were able to get him on a 2-year deal as opposed to a 3-year deal.

And we've done a good job of overspending in later rounds, we can make up for a lot of the value lost on the 2nd round pick.

[osfan83]

Can't wait to see what we flip him for on July 31st..

Won't need him after Memorial Day!