FantasySP / MLB / Gio Gonzalez http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Gio_Gonzalez FantasySP / MLB / Gio Gonzalez Copyright 2009 574261 Swisher’s Resurgence In January of 2008, the Chicago White Sox picked up Nick Swisher from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a prospecty bounty including OF Ryan Sweeney, RHP Fautino De Los Santos and LHP Gio Gonzalez. The Pale Hose figured they had acquired a a valuable, young, cost-controlled player. After all, Swisher was just 27 heading [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/574261 574261 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:52:01 EDT fangraphs.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/574261 Athletics | Gonzalez suffers loss Friday Oakland Athletics SP Gio Gonzalez (6-7) allowed four runs on eight hits over six innings Friday, Oct. 2, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He struck out a season-high 10 batters, and did not issue a walk for the first time this year. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/562754 562754 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 7:32:01 EDT kffl.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/562754 Gonzalez drops final 2009 start News: Oakland SP Gio Gonzalez took the loss in his final 2009 start on Friday, losing to the Angels 5-2. Gonzalez tossed six innings, allowing four earned runs on eight hits. He did strike out 10 however, walking none. His ERA went up to 5.75 on the season with the performance. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/562589 562589 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 1:32:14 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/562589 Gonzalez can chalk his 2009 season up to experience and try to build on the good -- his 109 strikeouts Gonzalez can chalk his 2009 season up to experience and try to build on the good -- his 109 strikeouts in 98 2/3 innings -- while working on bringing down his unsightly 1.71 WHIP. The 24-year-old has a big-time arm and looks likely to score a rotation spot in 2010, which will make him worth a late-draft flier next year. While Gonzalez showed a tendency to get torched in '09 and was far more hittable than owners would like, his strikeout totals and serious stuff suggest that he could easily make the leap into fantasy viability. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/562569 562569 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 1:20:15 EDT mlb.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/562569 Gio Gonzalez struck out a career-high 10 in a 5-2 loss to the Angels on Friday night. Though he allowed Gio Gonzalez struck out a career-high 10 in a 5-2 loss to the Angels on Friday night. Though he allowed four runs over six innings, Gonzalez didn't issue a walk -- Friday marks the first time he has managed to do that in 24 career starts. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/562559 562559 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 1:04:14 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/562559 Gonzalez allowed four runs on eight hits in six innings in a loss to the Angels, but he struck out 10 Gonzalez allowed four runs on eight hits in six innings in a loss to the Angels, but he struck out 10 and walked zero. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/562556 562556 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 1:04:13 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/562556 Gonzalez suffers loss at McAfee Gio Gonzalez gave up four earned runs on eight hits over six innings in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Angels at McAfee Coliseum. He had no walks and racked up 10 strikeouts.

Our View: Gonzalez fell to 6-7, but reached double digits in strikeouts for the first time over 17 starts. He will push for a spot in the A's rotation in 2010.
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Rivera launches 25th homer Juan Rivera went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Gio Gonzalez in Friday's 5-2 win at Oakland.

Our View: Rivera crushed his 25th homer, and has been a nice source for power in 2009. He also generated 88 RBI.
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Athletics | G. Gonzalez earns victory Friday Oakland Athletics SP Gio Gonzalez allowed four hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings Friday, Sept. 25, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out seven, improving to 6-6 on the season. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/549282 549282 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:32:01 EDT kffl.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/549282 Gonzalez shuts Angels down News: Oakland SP Gio Gonzalez outpitched Jered Weaver and the Athletics beat Los Angeles 3-0 on Friday night, keeping the Angels' magic number at four for clinching their fifth AL West title in six years. Gonzalez (6-6) allowed four hits and a walk over 6 1/3 innings and struck out seven in his 16th start, after going 1-4 with a 7.01 ERA over his previous seven. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/548848 548848 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 2:04:13 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/548848 Gio Gonzalez blanked the Angels over 6 1/3 innings in a 3-0 win on Friday night. Gonzalez didn't make Gio Gonzalez blanked the Angels over 6 1/3 innings in a 3-0 win on Friday night. Gonzalez didn't make it out of the fourth inning in either of his past two starts, so it was nice to see a rebound performance. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/548787 548787 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 1:20:18 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/548787 Gonzalez tossed 6.1 scoreless innings Friday, improving to 6-6 with a win over the Angels. Gonzalez tossed 6.1 scoreless innings Friday, improving to 6-6 with a win over the Angels. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/548774 548774 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 1:08:13 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/548774 Gonzalez shuts down Angels Gio Gonzalez only allowed four hits over 6.1 scoreless innings in Friday's 3-0 win at the Angels. He had one walk and racked up seven strikeouts.

Our View: Gonzalez evened his record to 6-6 following his strong performance. He allowed two or less earned runs in three of his four starts this month.
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Gonzalez pitches A's to 3-0 win over Angels Rookie Gio Gonzalez outpitched Jered Weaver and the Oakland Athletics beat Los Angeles 3-0 on Friday night, keeping the Angels' magic number at four for clinching their fifth AL West title in six years. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/548754 548754 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 1:00:02 EDT yahoo.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gio_Gonzalez/548754