LaRoche traded for Mike Gonzalez

17 January 2007

Braves first baseman Adam LaRoche has been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for left-handed closer Mike Gonzalez and another player, a Pirates team official confirmed Wednesday. Neither team would comment publicly on the deal, which will be finalized after the players pass physicals. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also reported the trade on its website. The addition of Gonzalez, a hard thrower who converted 24 of 24 save opportunities for the Pirates last season, would give the Braves one the best bullpens in the major leagues.