Buzz: Gonzalez’s Agent to Meet with Padres
The San Diego Tribune is reporting that Padres General Manager Jed Hoyer will soon meet with the agent for Adrian Gonzalez to discuss his “future.”
Gonzalez won his second-consecutive Gold Glove yesterday and is entering the final year of a 
four year contract, with the Padres holding a $5.5 million option for 2011.
Hoyer told the Tribune, regarding the Gold Glove, “I’m happy for Adrian… I hope this puts the focus on how terrifically well-rounded he is as a player.”
…at this point, it’s safe to compare gonzalez to Mark Teixeira both offensively and defensively, which means he will likely command similar dollars to what tex got with the Yankees, if not more… ultimately, i think that will be too much for the Padres and his value is sky high right now as opposed to trading him at the trade deadline when he is in the middle of the final year of his contract, so i would bet they attempt to trade him now…
…of course, i am sure the cost will be through the roof for gonzalez, but i do think the Mets have the pieces to make a deal… however, i don’t see a way for the Mets to be in on both gonzalez and Roy Halladay…
…but if the Mets choose to go down the free-agent route for a number two starter, i hope the Mets get in on adrian… there is no better fit at first base for them, or really any team seeking a first baseman…
Asked whether or not he would like to sign an extension with the Padres, Gonzalez told the Tribune, “I haven’t thought about that… If they want to offer an extension, I’ll see where they are.”
Nevertheless, Gonzalez said is happy with the current direction of the Padres, but still thinks there is room for improvement.
