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Juan Gonzalez #16 | Outfielder | St. Louis Cardinals
Height: 6-3    Weight: 220    Throws: Right    Bats: Right
Born: Oct 16, 1969, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
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December 9, 2004
The A's have expressed interest in signing Juan Gonzalez to a contract, which likely would be incentive-based, according to the Oakland Tribune.
October 3, 2004
The Royals announced that they will not pick up their 2005 option on Juan Gonzalez. Juan-Gone will become a free agent after playing in just 33 games this season because of back problems.
August 31, 2004
Don't look for the Royals to pick up their option to bring Juan Gonzalez back for next season, according to the KC Star. "He told me he plans on playing baseball next season,” Royals GM Allard Baird said. “He wants to make a comeback. Now, obviously, that won’t be with the Kansas City Royals.”
August 7, 2004
The Royals moved Juan Gonzalez from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL on Saturday. Considering he's already been ruled out for the rest of the season, it was simply a paperwork move to free up a spot on the 40-man roster.
July 29, 2004
Juan Gonzalez is expected to miss the rest of the season with a lower back injury, according to the AP. He's been sidelined since May 22.
July 29, 2004
The KC Star reports that Juan Gonzalez had his back examined again yesterday. Results should be available today.
July 26, 2004
Just when you thought Juan Gonzalez might actually return to action, he redeveloped soreness in his ailing back Sunday, according to the KC Star. "He felt some tightness when he did his workouts (Sunday) prior to the game,” assistant GM Muzzy Jackson said. “We decided not to have him play in the game. We'll evaluate him after treatment and see if he's able to play (today).”
July 24, 2004
Juan Gonzalez has resumed his rehab assignment in the Arizona Rookie League and could rejoin the Royals as soon as Tuesday, according to the AP.
July 24, 2004
Juan Gonzalez resumed his rehab assignment on Thursday and could rejoin the Royals as soon as Tuesday, according to the KC Star.
July 22, 2004
Juan Gonzalez is expected to resume his rehab assignment today, according to the KC Star. He hasn't played since tweaking his ailing back on Sunday.
July 20, 2004
After leaving Sunday's rookie league game with a new twinge in his troublesome back, Juan Gonzalez didn't play on Monday, according to the KC Star. The Royals had hoped he could return to action this week, but those plans appear to be on hold.
July 16, 2004
Juan Gonzalez is still experiencing some soreness in his back while playing designated hitter in the Arizona rookie league, according to the Kansas City Star. "I don't know when he'll be ready," said Royals manager Tony Pena.
July 15, 2004
After resting his back for four days, Juan Gonzalez will resume his rehab assignment today, according to the KC Star. He'll DH through the weekend, then head to the outfield on Monday. There is no date set for his return to the Royals.
July 8, 2004
The KC Star reports that Juan Gonzalez began a rehab assignment by going 0-for-1 with two walks in three plate appearances yesterday. He could be activated immediately following the All-Star break.
July 4, 2004
The KC Star reports that Juan Gonzalez hopes to return from his sore back after the All-Star break.
July 1, 2004
Juan Gonzalez will accompany the Royals on their road trip to San Diego, according to the AP. He has been running, throwing and swinging the bat, but hasn't faced live pitching, which he will do Saturday and Sunday. Gonzalez is suffering from stiffness in his lower back.
June 26, 2004
Juan Gonzalez has begun hitting off a tee but isn't expected back soon from his lower back stiffness, according to the AP.
June 9, 2004
Royals manager Tony Pena said Wednesday that even though Juan Gonzalez was close to returning from a lower back strain, he would probably play a few rehab games at Triple-A Omaha before rejoining the Royals.
June 6, 2004
Juan Gonzalez resumed physical activity yesterday for the first time since injuring his lower back by walking in a pool, according to the KC Star.
June 3, 2004
Juan Gonzalez will have his ailing back re-examined later this week to determine when he can resume physical activities, according to the KC Star. However, conservative estimates suggest he won't return from his back injury for at least three more weeks.
May 27, 2004
The Royals placed Juan Gonzalez on the 15-day DL today with stiffness in his lower back. The move is retroactive to May 22.
May 27, 2004
Although the Royals still maintain that Juan Gonzalez is day-to-day with a tight lower back, there's growing speculation that he might end up on the disabled list, according to the Kansas City Star.
May 26, 2004
Juan Gonzalez missed his fourth straight game Wednesday with tightness in the lower back.
May 25, 2004
Juan Gonzalez missed his third straight game Tuesday with tightness in his lower back.
May 22, 2004
Juan Gonzalez was held out of the Royals lineup Saturday because of tightness in his lower back, according to the AP. "Juan is day to day," Royals manager Tony Pena said. "It just happened yesterday, and he'll probably be back tomorrow."
May 1, 2004
Juan Gonzalez returned to action on Saturday after missing four games with the flu. He was 0-for-4 with an RBI.
April 30, 2004
Juan Gonzalez missed his fourth straight game Friday night because of the flu.
April 29, 2004
Juan Gonzalez rejoined the Royals and was in the clubhouse on Thursday but still missed his third straight game. Gonzalez has been suffering from the flu.
April 27, 2004
According to the AP, Juan Gonzalez was held out of the lineup Tuesday night because of the flu.
March 29, 2004
Juan Gonzalez rested his calf injury yesterday to be safe, according to the KC Star. "Juan will probably see some game action (today) in a minor league game,” Royals manager Tony Pena said.
March 25, 2004
Juan Gonzalez is close to returning to the outfield, according to the KC Star. He\'s been playing DH since returning from a calf injury.
March 20, 2004
Juan Gonzalez is close to returning from his calf injury, according to the KC Star. He tested it by running yesterday.
March 18, 2004
Juan Gonzalez hasn\'t played since leaving Monday\'s game with a calf problem, according to the KC Star. "I don\'t want to take any chances with Juan either," said manager Tony Pena. "It\'s a cramp, but I just want to make sure. Most of the time when you get a cramp, you\'d better be careful. You can start to be crampy every day. Then we have a problem.”
March 16, 2004
Juan Gonzalez left yesterday\'s game in the fourth inning with a strained calf, the same calf that he torn a muscle in last season, according to the Kansas City Star. "It is nothing serious," he said. "The heat and the sweat, that\'s what caused it. Nothing to worry about."
March 13, 2004
The Royals plan to rest Juan Gonzalez regularly this season in the hopes that he will play in about 135 games without getting injured, according to the KC Star. "If you look at his history, the times he\'s broken down is when he\'s played too much,” Pena said. "We\'ve got a deep enough team that we can play him five times a week."
February 27, 2004
Juan Gonzalez has been delayed in Puerto Rico with a "family issue," according to the Kansas City Star. The Royals expect he\'ll arrive to camp tonight and be in uniform for Saturday\'s workout.
January 6, 2004
The Royals signed Juan Gonzalez to a one-year, $4.5 million contract with a mutual option for 2005 at $7 million. Gonzalez will likely bat fourth or fifth in the lineup. As he has for much of his career, Gonzalez will benefit from playing in a hitter's ballpark.
January 6, 2004
Juan Gonzalez is close to signing with the Royals, according to the KC Star. "It seems like a matter of dotting the i\'s and crossing the t\'s,” GM Allard Baird said.
January 5, 2004
The agent for Juan Gonzalez said yesterday that though no deal is imminent, the Royals are the frontrunner to sign Gonzalez, according to the KC Star. He said there are about two other teams still in the mix.