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Brewers, Mets Showing Initial Interest In Gio Gonzalez

By Jeff Todd | April 22, 2019 at 11:18pm CDT

Now that he’s back on the open market and up to competitive speed, veteran lefty Gio Gonzalez looks to be a fit for several clubs around baseball. The Brewers are among those with interest, per SNY.tv’s Andy Martino, who has previously linked the Mets to the southpaw. The New York organization is said be “inquiring” on Gonzalez, per Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter).

Both of those clubs are quite familiar with Gonzalez. He spent the end of the 2018 season in Milwaukee. That followed a lengthy stint with the Nationals, during which time he often faced the Mets.

Gonzalez is obviously past his peak at 33 years of age, but he topped 200 frames with a sub-3.00 ERA as recently as 2017 and is among the game’s most durable hurlers. He was effective in five starts late last year with the Brewers, though his postseason showing did not impress.

Through three starts at Triple-A with the Yankees organization, Gonzalez allowed ten earned runs on 19 hits. At the same time, he compiled a strong 19:6 K/BB ratio. The showing wasn’t sufficient for the Yanks to add him to their roster, but did give other teams a good look.

That these two contenders have interest seems to be a good indication that Gonzalez drew relatively positive scouting reviews. Of course, it’s also a reflection of the states of their pitching staffs. It remains to be seen whether Gonzalez will sign right onto an active roster — and, if so, at what price. His deal with the Yankees included a $3MM base salary and up to $9MM in incentives, making for a rather hefty potential payout for a minors contract.

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  1. GOP Lizards

    6 years ago

    Sorry why the hel l are the Halos not interested in Gio? He’d instantly offer an upgrade especially in light of injuries.

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    • Goku the Knowledgable One

      6 years ago

      If ur a fan, you’d know they don’t address their rotation.

      They should’ve brought back Greinke and they’d be a true wildcard contender.

      Reply
    • Mccafe

      6 years ago

      The Jays need too sign Gio NOW!!! With SRF, Borucki , and Sanchez all injured and Shoemaker out, it makes perfect sense. Plus his last two outings were 18 innings pitched, and allowing just two runs . He could be flipped to a contender in July. In addition, we wouldn’t have to mess with our bullpen at all…

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      • todd76

        6 years ago

        Blue Jays want to tank.

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        • OilCanLloyd

          6 years ago

          Adding Vlad will make it difficult to tank

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      • goalieguy41

        6 years ago

        Don’t be stupid McCafe

        Reply
  2. Franx

    6 years ago

    I realise Steve Adams or Matt P,I can’t remember, said the jays shouldnt be going after Gio… But why the not? Makes 0 sense in my eyes. If he’s good flip him, if not whatever, dfa him like Garcia. 7-8 Mil with a mutual option for next year… Makes 0 sense not to

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    • spinach

      6 years ago

      It was Steve I think, not mark, maybe Jeff. He was saying they wouldn’t want to block younger pitchers and he wouldn’t want it pitch for a non-contender. I think each is somewhat correct and also would add he might not want to choose to pitch for the one international team on such a short modest deal when there were other teams interested due to the travel and tax issues. If Toronto beat the other offers by say at least 25% then yeah he should consider them but I don’t know why they would go to that length.

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      • Grizalt

        6 years ago

        He’s not going to take a discount to sign with Toronto but if they offer the most money he can sign there, pitch as well as he can and just bet on them trading him to a contender in July.

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    • SFGiants74

      6 years ago

      Name a team that would want a 30+ pitcher with an ERA over 4?

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      • willyg60

        6 years ago

        Several teams who need pitching would! First is a veteran , next he’s a lefty who has a proven track record who can obviously can get some outs and has pitched in big games! Anything else?

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        • Goku the Knowledgable One

          6 years ago

          Agreed. People are like he’s no ace!!
          Sure but he’d be a fine #5

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        • Bunselpower

          6 years ago

          There’s that word again, “proven”. How can young guys ever become proven unless teams stop signing old, washed up players to block them? You wouldn’t. I get that there are no guarantees with the younger guys, but there is a guarantee with a guy like Gonzalez – mediocrity on the downside of a career arc.

          Reply
    • kahnkobra

      6 years ago

      Gio wants to play for a contending team, probably doesn’t have Jay’s on his list.

      Reply
  3. SFGiants74

    6 years ago

    Name a team that would want a 30+ pitcher with an ERA over 4?

    Reply
    • rizdakc99

      6 years ago

      The Marlins

      Reply
      • SFGiants74

        6 years ago

        Why would the Marlins want to sign a player that clearly should be be considering retirement?

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        • O Conchobhair

          6 years ago

          Errr. A touch of humour riz. Lol

          Reply
        • willyg60

          6 years ago

          To help their young pitchers by being a leader and showing them how to pitch! Anything else?

          Reply
        • IronBallsMcGinty

          6 years ago

          They signed Curtis.

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        • Yankeedynasty

          6 years ago

          So all the young pitchers can pitch as good as the Cy Young Candidate Gio Gonzalez.

          Reply
    • Goku the Knowledgable One

      6 years ago

      Well if u can read it says Mets and Brewcrew.

      Reply
  4. stymeedone

    6 years ago

    Why would a player want to sign with a team that is likely to flip him, when he could just sign with a contender now, and only uproot his family this once?

    As to why a team would sign any pitcher, ever. Because he’s better than what they have, and improves the team, at a price they are willing to pay.

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  5. Karlander

    6 years ago

    Brewers badly over estimated their pitching talent and depth. It has already caught up with them early in the season. The plan to use so many young starters was a bust. Bottom line is they either add more talent or stand little chance of having the kind of season they did last year. Pitching is in trouble. Gio is decent but he is not sufficient to really turn the staff around

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    • enricopallazzo

      6 years ago

      It’s still April, long way to go.

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    • twentyforty

      6 years ago

      Biggest problem was the six-week stretch at the end of last year that should have been viewed as small sample size rather than progress. When you’ve got 40-man rosters and a host of two-pitch, max-out guys and believe they are actual long haul MLB starters…is when the pixie dust gets in your eyes. Which is where Milwaukee is now with a horrific staff.

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      • Karlander

        6 years ago

        Great point. The success of the tail end of last year clouded their judgment. It was a crap shoot to rely so heavily on young arms out of the gate. I think it has essentially backfired. Making it worse is Chacin doesn’t look like the same pitcher and Hader is showing he is human. Some of the relievers the Brewers have added in off season are useless.

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      • brewcrew08

        6 years ago

        So 6 weeks is a small sample size last year in your eyes but 3 weeks into this season isn’t? Makes sense to me.

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      • 2id

        6 years ago

        But they’re still ahead of the Cubs. Horrific staff and all

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    • Yankeedynasty

      6 years ago

      Keuchel is still out there, just saying

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      • solaris602

        6 years ago

        Amazing that Gonzalez, Keuchel, and Kimbrel are still on the market when the number of teams with screaming rotation needs keeps growing by the day. I realize that one excuse (other than cost) is that it will take them weeks to get ready. In the case of MIL their rotation isn’t gonna get any better until they go outside the org for help

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        • kahnkobra

          6 years ago

          and QO comp for Keuchel

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        • Bunselpower

          6 years ago

          Yeah, this is really being missed. I’m not risking a long-term signing for a guy that will cost me a pretty good pick who is on the wrong side of 30 and whose peripherals showed signs of erosion last year. Especially if you have a good shot at getting someone in that draft who will have the impact of a Keuchel down the line, which the perenially good teams do.

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        • VonPurpleHayes

          6 years ago

          Exactly. Keuchel will be signed as soon as the comp period is done.

          Reply
        • Yankeedynasty

          6 years ago

          Agreed

          Reply
  6. bravesfan

    6 years ago

    Duh

    Reply
  7. jvent

    6 years ago

    Mets should sign Gio and Kimbrel put Vargas and Wheeler in the bullpen and put Lugo in the rotation
    When deGrom comes back this week it’ll be him,Syn,Gio,Lugo and Matz than Kimbrel,Wheeler and Vargas can help the pen.

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    • Yankeedynasty

      6 years ago

      Wheeler to the pen is dumb. Wheeler has a .306 xwOBA and Lugo’s is .335 so Wheelers better

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    • VonPurpleHayes

      6 years ago

      I get that Mets fans do not like Vargas. What I don’t think Mets fans realize is that Gio is not much (if at all) better than Varagas. I’m going to pretend you didn’t imply that Lugo would be a better starter than Wheeler because that’s silly.

      Reply
  8. Bjoe

    6 years ago

    Mets won’t be contending. Might as well go to a winner.

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    • BartoloHRball

      6 years ago

      Based on….? They have had a top 5-6 offense so far. They also have one of the games top 2-3 pitchers in deGrom, a high-upside Syn, and what many experts argued was a top 5 bullpen. The Mets have zero pitching depth, which has been a known issue since last season. While they should have signed Morton, or at least Buchholz…they didn’t. Now they need to sign a guy like Gio bc Vargas is a raging dumpster fire pretending to be a pitcher. He is throwing AA batting practice.

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      • VonPurpleHayes

        6 years ago

        deGrom was one of the games top pitchers in 2018…that’s it. Never before that. Never after that. Will he come back around this year? Maybe. I would certainly not give up on him, but he certainly doesn’t look like a former Cy Young.

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        • hogdahl1

          6 years ago

          Who has a better career ERA and WHIP?
          Scherzer or deGrom.

          Reply
        • VonPurpleHayes

          6 years ago

          I’m not bringing Scherzer into anything. Degrom is a stud. No doubt about it. But he has an injury history and this year he has struggled, but has plenty of time to get it right.

          My point was, I don’t think it’s fair to call Degrom a top 2 pitcher right now. If he bounces back? Sure. But right now? Nope.

          Reply
  9. HubcapDiamondStarHalo

    6 years ago

    Hee hee hee… “Initial interest in G. O.”

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  10. carlos15

    6 years ago

    Obviously past his peak at 33? He’s a left handed starter not a running back.

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  11. klarmore11

    6 years ago

    I think “and, if so” doesn’t require a comma before if so.

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    • davidcoonce74

      6 years ago

      Just stop it. Seriously. I know you think you’re cute but you’re just a bore.

      Reply
      • Bunselpower

        6 years ago

        Why does it bother you so much? Maybe he likes the site and wants it to be even better?

        Reply
    • G Vanlue

      6 years ago

      You could have done some research before posting this and, if so, would have encountered differing opinions from grammar experts.

      Reply
      • Brewers39

        6 years ago

        Spell Checker.
        Just one more piece of evidence that the machines will NEVER take over, lol.

        Reply
    • Bunselpower

      6 years ago

      I think removing the dash and the comma would be a good solution. Really, it probably could have been rearranged or split into two sentences for the best result.

      Reply

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