Gonzalez, Mike

- Relief Pitcher, Baltimore Orioles

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Baseball Player Info

AL
Age	32
Bats or Throws	Left

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Mike Gonzalez

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Reviewed by ThePME
February 22, 2010
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Mike Gonzalez has been brought in from Atlanta to serve as the closer. Gonzalez was highly effective out of the Braves' bullpen last year, splitting time between the closer and set-up role. He collected 10 SV, while posting a 2.42 ERA in 74.1 IP. He is a huge upgrade for this unit but may experience a tough time transferring from the NL East to the AL East. Expect his ratios to inflate, but he could be a cheap source saves on an improved Orioles team.

Positives / Upside	There's a lot to like with Gonzalez heading into 2010. He'll have the job security in Baltimore that he could never find in Atlanta and should get 35-45 save chances for the improved Orioles team. He'll go for a good value and can really help with your ratios and strikeouts (10.9 K/9 in 2009).
Negatives / Downside	Moving tot he AL East is never a good thing for any pitcher. Having to play in baseball's best division could crumble all the good will he built up in 2009.
Recommendation	Buy at cost
Draft Position	192