from Hal McCoy, Dayton Daily News:

Alex Gonzalez was traded today to the Boston Red Sox, from whence he came when the Reds signed him to a three-year $14 million contract - a three-year period in which the Cincinnati Reds received virtually nothing from Gonzalez.

The Reds have not named who they will receive, but most likely it is a Class A 23-year-old shortstop named Kris Negron. He is in his fourth year of pro ball, but is still at Class A Salem, where he was hitting .264 with three homers and 34 RBIs. Inin four years, he has played only four games at Class AA, the rest in Class A.

When Gonzalez was signed, I remember Davey Concepcion telling me, “He’ll make you forget me with his defense.” Davey, you are such a liar. A-Gon didn’t even come close. I still remember you and will remember you long after I forget A-Gon’s three years here.

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The fact the Reds even got anything in return for Gonzalez is amazing. His stay here was one that many would likely want to forget. I often questioned his effort and injuries and personal tragedy aside, you have to play hard.

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