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Gonzalez

Chad Tracy’s error led to three unearned runs in the fourth, but since Gonzalez walked two in that inning and a career-high five overall, he deserves a lot of the blame. The Diamondbacks would be better off with Juan Cruz in the rotation.

Juan Cruz will go on Tuesday. NL-only leaguers more in need of wins than ERA could gamble on Gonzalez’s two starts this week. He’ll get the Giants and Marlins.

Poor defense had a lot to do with a three-run first inning, but Gonzalez didn’t get a lot better from there. Despite an easy schedule of late, his ERA is up to 5.40. Things begin to get more difficult now, so it’s probably time to drop him in NL-only leagues.

It may be too late to matter. If Brandon Webb can make his start Friday, Gonzalez is probably going to be bounced from the rotation. He’s 3-3 with a 5.27 ERA in 12 starts and a relief appearance.

Gonzalez will remain in the rotation until Juan Cruz returns from the disabled list. He could have some value in NL-only leagues.

Just a little better than what Russ Ortiz was giving the Diamondbacks. Gonzalez is 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA in three starts and a relief appearance. He’s not a very good pickup in mixed leagues right now, but he should be used in NL-only leagues.

Gonzalez had pitched well in three starts and a relief appearance entering the day, posting a 1.64 ERA and 20/4 K/BB ratio. However, he walked two while striking out just one and yielding nine hits today. He’s still capable of being a useful asset in NL-only leagues, so show patience with the youngster. He gets the Angels later this week.

Gonzalez gets to the return to the majors after just four days because Juan Cruz was placed on the DL. Gonzalez may rejoin the rotation next time through, and it’s possible that he’ll have some value in NL-only leagues.

Gonzalez looked great in his major league debut on Sunday. “I thought he was great,” manager Bob Melvin said. “You can see why everybody’s so high on him. He popped it up there 95 (mph) one time, has good sink, actually has more pitches than I realized.

Gonzalez struck out eight while outpitching John Smoltz in the first game of a doubleheader. He now has a 2.25 ERA in two starts since being recalled. Similar results next week against the Mets would make him worth picking up in NL-only leagues.