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Found December 22, 2011 on Nationals Enquirer: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Gio Gonzalez,  David DeJesus,  Brad Peacock,  Derek Norris
TEAMS: Oakland Athletics,  Chicago Cubs,  Seattle Mariners,  Washington Nationals

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Oakland Athletics' Gio Gonzalez (R) makes faces with teammate David DeJesus (L) before their MLB American League baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Oakland, California, April 1, 2011. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)   Nationals trade four (Brad Peacock, Tommy Milone, A.J. Cole and Derek Norris) for Gio Gonzalez. What's not to love about this rotation: Gio, Stras, Zimm, Wang, Lannan? Way to go, Mike Rizzo! (no, not for DeRosa) Holy crap, Mike Rizzo finally DID something this offseason! Way to go, Rizzo! Befriend the Nats Enquirer on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
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Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  December 22, 2011
The Athletics will send Gio Gonzalez to the Nationals for A.J. Cole, Derek Norris, Brad Peacock and Tom Milone, ESPN.com's Keith Law reports (on Twitter). Gonzalez is under team control through 2015 and has reached the 200-inning plateau in each of the past two seasons without posting an ERA above 3.23. He'll join Stephen Strasburg and Jordan Zimmermann atop an impressive...

Done deal: A's trade LHP Gonzalez to Nationals

Via Washington Times  |  December 23, 2011
WASHINGTON. (AP) - The Athletics and Nationals have completed a six-player trade that sends All-Star pitcher Gio Gonzalez from Oakland to Washington.The deal was announced Friday after the players involved passed physicals. A day earlier, Gonzalez said in a phone interview that the trade was just about done.The Nationals get ...

Gio Gonzalez Traded from Oakland to Washington

Via The Sport Sofa  |  December 22, 2011
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Done deal: Nats land A's Gonzalez for prospects

Via SI.com  |  December 23, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has kept his eye on Gio Gonzalez for the last decade or so. Now, the left-hander is a member of Rizzo's starting rotation.

A's agree to trade LHP Gonzalez to Nationals

Via Miami Herald  |  December 22, 2011
All-Star pitcher Gio Gonzalez said Thursday the Washington Nationals have agreed to acquire him in a trade from the Oakland Athletics, and the deal is nearly finished.

A's ship Gio Gonzalez to Washington

Via Miami Herald  |  December 23, 2011
Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics have traded left-handed starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez to the Washington Nationals for four of their top prospects.

Report: A's trade Gio Gonzalez to Washington Nationals for four prospects

Via Mercury News  |  December 22, 2011
The A's continued their rebuilding Thursday, trading All-Star pitcher Gio Gonzalez to the Washington Nationals for four minor-leaguers, including starting pitchers A.J. Cole and Brad Peacock

Deal Not Quite Monstrous Up Close

Via RedSoxLife  |  December 23, 2011
Gio Gonzalez is going to the Nationals, for prospects (!).Andrew Bailey rumors are still flying.Carlos Beltran will meet you in St. Louis. No pressure there.ST. LOUIS (AP) – Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, a move that would fortify the team's lineup following the departure of Albert...

Your Morning Dump... Where Gio isn't walking through that door

Via Ted's Army  |  December 23, 2011
Every morning we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. The Red Sox were involved in trade talks with the Oakland A's for lefty starter Gio Gonzalez right until the end -- when the A's opted for the Washington Nationals' package of three pitching...

Outside Scouting Dept.: Derek Norris

Via The Outside Corner  |  December 22, 2011
Among the players the A's acquired in today's Gio Gonzalez trade was Derek Norris, a power hitting catcher with an incredible ability to get on base. I got several good looks at Norris in this year's Arizona Fall League. Here are my notes and analysis of the big catcher... There is no question that Norris has two outstanding (and important) skills: power and plate discipline...

A's trade done with eye toward new home

Via mlb.com  |  December 24, 2011
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