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Old 01-07-2007, 04:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Colorado Rockies sell Louis Gonzalez's contract to Japan team...

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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.

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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.
Amazing, the Rockies were high On Gonzalez and wanted him to start for them and then just gives him to the Japanese team, doesn't make much sense to me...Javy Lopez to the Rockies could be good if he progresses well and has a good season...

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This amazes me a lot because I always viewed Gonzo as a future star with the organization. Also they were high on him last season and had him planned to be big on that team. I wouldnÂ’t be surprised if it was to another team for another player or etc. but to Japan? Wtf. This is a joke and they will be kicking themselves sooner or later.
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Yea I agree, and they really didn't even get much for him, it's ashame, he could of really helped them out...


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