Brewers snap up Sea Bass: The Brewers agreed to sign free agent SS Alex Gonzalez to a one-year deal with a vesting option on Thursday, according to FOXSports.com. Gonzalez was one of the few remaining free agent shortstop options left, especially with Jimmy Rollins believed to be staying with the Phillies. He hit .241 with 15 home runs for the Braves this season. (Updated 12/08/2011)
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Fantasy Analysis
Gonzalez still has some power, though it was somewhat thwarted playing his home games at Turner Field this past year. He should enjoy hitting in Miller Park, and with everyday at-bats, he is worth a look in deeper mixed leagues. (Updated 12/08/2011).
01/20/2012 15:45 GM: Braves confident despite lack of offseason moves
There has been no flashy free-agent signing, no blockbuster trade this offseason for the Atlanta Braves. General manager Frank Wren says there also has been no panic.
Alex Gonzalez saw a drop off in his power last season as he played his first full season in Turner Field. After hitting 23 homers with 88 RBI between the Blue Jays and Braves in 2010, he was only able to muster 15 long balls and 56 RBI last season with a .372 slugging percentage. The 34-year-old should be in for a bounce-back campaign this season, though, as he signed with the Brewers and will now play in a friendlier hitter’s park. Also, Milwaukee's potent lineup should give him some better pitches to hit with runners on base. While Gonzalez's career .247 average is nothing to write home about, his potential for 20-plus homers makes him rare in Fantasy -- especially at a thin position. Target Gonzalez in deeper mixed leagues on Draft Day. (Updated 2/9/12)