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Luis Gonzalez, OF, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsDiamondbacks | Gonzalez to retire from baseball, join front office The Arizona Republic reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that former OF Luis Gonzalez will retire officially from baseball and rejoin the organization as special assistant to the front office. Gonzalez will assist team president Derrick Hall and other departments throughout the organization in his new role. Diamondbacks | Gonzalez close to rejoining organization Former Arizona Diamondbacks OF Luis Gonzalez is close to rejoining the organization in a yet-to-be-determined role, according to The Associated Press. "He would do a potpourri - business, help minor leagues, etc.," team president and CEO Derrick Hall said in a text message. Marlins | Pass on L. Gonzalez The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports the agent for free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Marlins) made a pitch to the Florida Marlins to sign Gonzalez. The team declined. Reds | Talked with Gonzo weeks ago John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds last talked with free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Marlins) several weeks ago, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. Reds | Mutual interest for Gonzo Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports there is mutual interest between the Cincinnati Reds and free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Marlins). The Reds are looking at Gonzalez as a potential bench player. MLB | Three teams pursuing Gonzo Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports three teams are currently interested in free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Marlins). The Pittsburgh Pirates are the only team that is known to be talking to the outfielder. Pirates | Pursuing Gonzo Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are pursuing free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Marlins). MLB | Gonzo working out Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Marlins) is working out in the offseason in hopes that he is offered a contract before the 2009 season begins. He said he would like to return to the Florida Marlins, but also welcomes the opportunity to be a designated hitter in the American League. Gonzalez also said that he may consider retirement. Reds | Could pursue Gonzo Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds could pursue free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Marlins). Gonzalez spoke with manager Dusty Baker Saturday, Jan. 10. Marlins | Four not offered arbitration MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports the Florida Marlins didn't offer arbitration to OF Luis Gonzalez, RP Arthur Rhodes, C Paul Lo Duca or P Mark Hendrickson. Marlins | Gonzalez unlikely to be offered arbitration The Florida Marlins are unlikely to offer arbitration to free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. MLB | Gonzo plans on returning Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Marlins) said he plans on returning in the 2009 season, according to his agent, Gregg Clifton. Marlins | Gonzalez files for free agency Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez filed for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 4. Marlins | Gonzalez has homered in 38 stadiums Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez has hit a home run in 38 different major league stadiums. He has not homered in the new Washington Nationals stadium. Marlins | Gonzalez wants to play a couple more years Marlins.MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez wants to play a couple more years. He said he would decide during the offseason whether he would continue playing or retire. Marlins | Gonzalez goes deep Wednesday Dan Gelston, of The Associated Press, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez hit his eighth home run of the season Wednesday, Sept. 10. Marlins | Gonzalez records 592nd double Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez hit his 592nd career double Wednesday, Aug. 27. Marlins | Gonzalez has 589 career doubles Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez hit his 589th career double Sunday, Aug. 17, in the sixth inning. He is the active leader in career doubles and is 15th on the all-time list. Marlins | Gonzalez starting Thursday Tom D'Angelo, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez is starting in left field Thursday, Aug. 14. Marlins | Gonzalez to see more playing time Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez will see more playing time for the remainder of the year, according to manager Fredi Gonzalez. Gonzalez will most likely see time in left field and right field. Marlins | Gonzalez homers Sunday The Associated Press' Howie Rumberg reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez homered Sunday, Aug. 10. It was his seventh on the year and his first one since July 23. Marlins | Gonzalez hitting well against Dempster The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez went 1-for-1 with two walks against Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster Friday, July 25. He is 11-for-19 (.579) in his career against Dempster. Marlins | Gonzalez homers Wednesday Tom D'Angelo, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez hit his 352nd home run of his career Wednesday, July 23. Marlins | Gonzalez likely will start Thursday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez likely will start in left field Thursday, June 26. Marlins | Gonzalez the DH Friday Tom D'Angelo, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez was in the team's lineup Friday, June 13, as the designated hitter. Marlins | Gonzalez hits 350th home run Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez hit his 350th career home run Saturday, May 31, against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to the Associated Press. He tied Chili Davis for 77th place on the all-time home run list. Marlins | Gonzalez drives in three The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez hit a three-run double Monday, May 26. Marlins | Gonzalez plays in 2,500th game The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez played in his 2,500th game Friday, May 23. He was 0-for-4 in the game. Marlins | Gonzalez drives in run Wednesday According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored Wednesday, May 21. Marlins | Gonzalez extends hitting streak The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez extended his hitting streak to seven games on May 14. Marlins | Gonzalez nominated for NL Player of the Week Award MLB.com reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez was nominated for the National League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, May 11. Marlins | Gonzalez collects 1,400th RBI Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez's three-run double in the sixth inning Friday, May 9, against the Washington Nationals, gave him his 1,400th career RBI, according to the Associated Press. The double was the 574th of his career, tying Charlie Gehringer for 18th place on the all-time list. Gonzalez is hitting .388 in his last 10 games. Marlins | Gonzalez gets four hits Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez went 4-for-4 with an RBI Tuesday, May 6. Marlins | L. Gonzalez hits third home run Friday The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez was 1-for-3 with a solo home run Friday, May 2. It was his third home run of the year and his fifth RBI.' Marlins | Gonzalez in lineup Thursday Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez is in the starting lineup Thursday, May 1. Marlins | Gonzalez homers in second game of season The Associated Press' Tim Reynolds reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez hit his first home run of the season Tuesday night, April 1. It was the 347th homer of his career. Gonzalez had hit 15 home runs in both the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Marlins | Gonzalez adds to consecutive opening day starts Tom D'Angelo, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez started in right field in the team's opening day game Monday, March 31. It was Gonzalez's 18th consecutive opening day start. Marlins | L. Gonzalez may start on opening day Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez may start in right field opening day if OF Jeremy Hermida (hamstring) starts the season on the 15-day disabled list. Marlins | Gonzalez deal official The Sports Network reports the Florida Marlins have officially signed free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Dodgers) to a one-year deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Marlins | Gonzalez will likely be fourth outfielder Mel Antonen, USAToday.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez will likely serve as the team's fourth outfielder for the 2008 season. Marlins | Team reaches preliminary agreement with Gonzalez Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Florida Marlins have reached a preliminary agreement with free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Dodgers) on a one–year deal, according to a source. The deal will likely include a guaranteed salary of around $2 million and incentives worth up to $1 million. The deal is dependant on Gonzalez passing a physical. Mariners | Team interested in Gonzalez John Hickey, of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reports the Seattle Mariners are interested in signing free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez if the team trades OF Adam Jones. Marlins | Team talking to Gonzalez Updating a previous report, Barry Jackson, of the Miami Herald, reports the Florida Marlins are talking with free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Dodgers). Marlins | Team interested in L. Gonzalez Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Florida Marlins are showing interest in signing free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Dodgers). Brewers | Gonzalez interested in playing for Milwaukee According to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Dodgers) has expressed an interest in playing next season for the Milwaukee Brewers. White Sox | Team interested in L. Gonzalez According to The Chicago Tribune, the Chicago White Sox are interested in free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Dodgers). Dodgers | Gonzalez open to returning The Los Angeles Times reports free agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Dodgers) is open to returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers after the hiring of Joe Torre as their new manager. Gonzalez had been upset with his role on the team at the end of last year and declared he did not want to return in 2008. Dodgers | Gonzalez files for free agency Ken Gurnick, of Dodgers.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Luis Gonzalez has filed for free agency. Dodgers | Gonzalez gets 2,500th hit Los Angeles Dodgers OF Luis Gonzalez collected his 2,500th career hit, Friday, Sept. 21, against Arizona Diamondbacks RP Bob Wickman, according to the Associated Press. Dodgers | Gonzalez ties Kiner Los Angeles Dodgers OF Luis Gonzalez hit his 10th home run of the season, and his 335th as a left fielder, Sunday, June 24, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, according to the Associated Press, tying Ralph Kiner for the third-most ever. 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