News and Notes From Olney: Adrian Gonzalez, Joel Pinerio
Buster Olney of espn.com has a few rumors and notes to pass along:
- Adrian Gonzalez has begun preliminary talks with the Padres about an extension, but Olney feels the liklihood of one being signed soon is slim. Even if an agreement is reached, it is unlikely to be longer than through 2011. Gonzalez is entering the last year of a four year $9.5M contract that will pay him $4.75M in 2010 and a $5.5M club option for 2011.
- More likely, Olney feels, we'll see a bidding war for Gonzalez at next June's trade deadline.
- The Dodgers, Angels and Mets are the rumored suitors for Joel Pineiro.
Will Adrian Gonzalez be traded at July's trade deadline?
