Ken Rosenthal thinks that if the Rangers trade Koji Uehara to the Athletics as expected, their next move will be to re-sign Mike Gonzalez. Getting Uehara's $4 million off the books would theoretically clear space to add Roy Oswalt, but Rosenthal doesn't expect that to happen. Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com also recently reported that the chances were still "slim" that Oswalt winds up with the Rangers. Gonzalez, though, can be had relatively cheaply and won't disrupt the Rangers rotation. He posted a 2.86 ERA in the second half last season while holding left-handed batters to a .171 batting average.

According to Buster Olney, the A's are "in talks" with free agent left-hander Mike Gonzalez. The A's are really turning up the heat as spring training nears. They came out of nowhere to sign Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes on Monday, they remain in contact with Manny Ramirez, and they're now considering adding Gonzalaez. The 31-year-old southpaw posted a 2.86 ERA in the second half last season while holding left-handed batters to a .171 batting average.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Athletics are looking to add a reliever and free agent left-hander Mike Gonzalez "remains a possibility." Rosenthal notes that the A's are still interested in Manny Ramirez despite the signing of Yoenis Cespedes, but they want to add a reliever first. They've talked to the Rangers about a trade for Koji Uehara, but signing Gonzalez might be more likely at this point. The southpaw posted a 4.27 ERA and 1.38 WHIP last season for Baltimore and Texas, but he was good in the second half, holding a 2.86 ERA while limiting left-handed batters to a .171 average.

According to ESPN's Richard Durrett, the Rangers have requested Mike Gonzalez's medical records. Gonzalez underwent a scope of his left knee this offseason, and the Rangers want to know how his recovery is going before considering bringing him back for the 2012 season. The free agent left-hander registered an underwhelming 4.27 ERA and 1.38 WHIP last season for Baltimore and Texas, but he's still fairly effective against left-handed batters.

Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the Rangers have ''checked in'' with agent Scott Boras on Mike Gonzalez and Prince Fielder. An NL executive added that the Rangers have an interest in signing Fielder and could trade Mitch Moreland to the Rays for Wade Davis. However, both reports should be taken with a grain of salt, as neither scenario appears to be likely. Gonzalez posted a 4.15 ERA in eight postseason appearances with Texas, and was an important part of late-inning junctures during both the ALDS and AL Championship Series.

Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals have had discussions with the agent of free agent left-hander Mike Gonzalez. The Cards have also checked in on J.C. Romero in their pursuit of a second lefty to pair with Marc Rzepczynski. Gonzalez held a 4.27 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 2011 for the Orioles and Rangers, but he struck out a batter per inning and posted a 2.86 ERA after the All-Star break while holding left-handed batters to a .171 average.

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the Yankees are interested in free agent left-handed reliever Mike Gonzalez. The Yankees were burned by Pedro Feliciano, but they won't let that keep them from spending on another southpaw reliever. Gonzalez held a 4.27 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 2011 for the Orioles and Rangers, but he struck out a batter per inning and posted a 2.86 ERA after the All-Star break while holding left-handed batters to a .171 average.

Mike Gonzalez will undergo surgery on his left knee next week, according to Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas.

Rangers acquired LHP Mike Gonzalez from the Orioles for a player to be named later. Gonzalez has been dominant this month, but has held left-handed batters to a measly .211/.253/.322 batting line and a .575 OPS this season. Rangers GM Jon Daniels has done quite the overhaul with his bullpen over the past month. It doesn't sound like the Orioles are sending any cash the Rangers way, so we would be surprised if they got anything of value in return.

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com speculates that Mike Gonzalez could be dealt before the waiver deadline. Gonzalez has passed through waivers and the Orioles can trade him to any team. The 33-year-old left-hander hasn't allowed a run this month, posting a perfect 15/0 K/BB ratio over 10 1/3 innings. He is still owed roughly $1 million of his $6 million salary for this season, but a contender could be willing to take the hit. Morosi mentions the Rangers as one potential suitor.