The Atlanta Braves sent first baseman Adam LaRoche to the Pittsburgh Pirates for closer Mike Gonzalez on Wednesday. It is also believed that one prospect will be heading Atlanta's way.
The 28-year old Gonzalez has been the most sought-after reliever of the 2006-2007 off-season, with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox also making serious pushes at the right-hander. Gonzalez posted a 2.17 ERA in 54 innings of work last season. He has a career ERA of 2.37.
LaRoche, 27, hit .285 with 32 home runs and 90 RBI in 2006. Most notable about the young slugger was his impressive second half of the season, as he batted .323 and belted 19 of his long balls after the All-Star break. LaRoche is a career .274 hitter.
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