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Mike Gonzalez	#51 \| Pitcher \| Atlanta Braves

Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Throws: L Bats: R
Born: May 23, 1978, Robstown, TX
Contract: Signed through 2008

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September 14, 2005
Mike Gonzalez picked up his second save of the season against the Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon, according to the AP. He came into the game in the ninth and recorded the final two outs. Gonzalez and Salomon Torres are sharing the closer role now that Jose Mesa has been demoted.

August 16, 2005
The Pirates recalled Mike Gonzalez from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the AP. He has been sidelined with a sprained ligament in his left knee.

August 7, 2005
Mike Gonzalez threw a simulated game on Sunday and is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Gonzalez is on the DL with a sprained MCL in his left knee.

August 6, 2005
Mike Gonzalez, who is sidelined with a sprained left knee, will throw batting practice Sunday, according to the AP. He could begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment shortly after that. Gonzalez has been out since late June.

August 4, 2005
Mike Gonzalez is expected to throw a simulated game Saturday before heading out on a rehab assignment soon after, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He's recovering from a sprained knee.

August 2, 2005
Mike Gonzalez had a throwing session on the PNC Park bullpen mound Tuesday, according to the AP. Gonzalez, who has been out since late June with a sprained left knee, could be ready for a minor league rehab assignment next week.

July 31, 2005
Mike Gonzalez could begin a rehab assignment early next week, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Pirates expect him to be there for 7-10 days before returning from his sprained knee.

July 28, 2005
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Mike Gonzalez resumed pitching off a mound yesterday, as he continues to recover from a sprained knee. He'll toss another session tomorrow and could begin a rehab assignment by next week.

July 22, 2005
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Mike Gonzalez likely will start throwing off a mound in the next 4-5 days. "Then, it will be another two weeks before I'm ready for game shape," he said. Recovering from a sprained knee, he is expected to require a rehab assignment before rejoining the Pirates.

July 19, 2005
Mike Gonzalez could resume pitching off a mound today or tomorrow as he continues to rehab his knee injury, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. His long-tossing was extended to 120 feet yesterday, and he reported no discomfort with his knee or arm.

July 18, 2005
Mike Gonzalez, who is out with a sprained left knee, has resumed throwing, according to the AP. However, the Pirates aren't yet ready to predict when he will be able to return to action.

July 18, 2005
On the disabled list with a sprained knee, Mike Gonzalez began throwing on Saturday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

July 6, 2005
Mike Gonzalez hopes to return to action two weeks after the All-Star break, according to the AP. Gonzalez has not pitched since June 22. He is out with a sprained left knee.

July 5, 2005
Mike Gonzalez, on the 15-day disabled list because of a sprained knee ligament, still is not pitching, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pirates officials are uncertain when he might rejoin the lineup, but it will not happen until after the All-Star break.

June 27, 2005
Manager Lloyd McClendon stated that Mike Gonzalez is able to work out and throw while he recovers from a sprained left knee, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However, Gonzalez will likely need more than the 15-day disabled list assignment and probably won't return until after the All-Star break.

June 23, 2005
The Pirates placed Mike Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, according to the AP.

June 11, 2005
Mike Gonzalez has experienced arm fatigue for the past week and pain in his left knee for the past two weeks, but he remains available, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. His knee injury was aggravated Wednesday when he made a diving play in the field. "I kind of tweaked it a little bit, but I'm ready to go," he said. "I'm definitely going to feel something in there, but it's been there for a while and I'm still throwing well. It's not 100 percent, but it's one of those things."

May 22, 2005
Mike Gonzalez was credited with his first save of the season yesterday even though the Pirates won by five runs. The bases were loaded with the tying run on deck when he entered the game in the eighth inning.

May 21, 2005
Mike Gonzalez pitched a perfect ninth inning Saturday to earn his first save of the season. Pirates closer Jose Mesa last pitched on Wednesday when he blew his second straight save opportunity. There was no word on why Mesa wasn't called upon Saturday.

April 27, 2005
Mike Gonzalez has been cleared to pitch, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He has been nursing a sore knee.

April 24, 2005
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Mike Gonzalez twisted his right knee Thursday and was available yesterday only in an emergency.

April 2, 2005
Mike Gonzalez for the first time since March 22 on Friday and turned in a scoreless eighth with a strikeout and a walk, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He had been rested because of arm fatigue.

April 1, 2005
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Mike Gonzalez will appear in a game today for the first time since March 22. He's been recovering from arm fatigue.

March 31, 2005
Mike Gonzalez hasn't pitched in over a week due to arm fatigue, but he was able to toss a bullpen session yesterday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He could pitch in today's game.

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