The Colorado Rockies appear to be set to lock up one of the NL MVP candidates from last season.
The Rockies will extend Carlos Gonzalez’ contract for seven years, worth up to $80 million pending a physical, according to CarGo Media on Twitter.
The do-it-all, 25-year-old 2010 Gold Glove winning outfielder, Carlos Gonzalez, emerged as one of the top players in baseball last season for the Colorado Rockies.
You name it, “CarGo” did it.
From diving catches to stolen bases to clutch walk-off home runs, CarGo was the one consistent driving force in Colorado.
You could call him the Rockies’ Swiss army knife, perhaps?
Anyways…
Gonzalez showed potential in 2009 when he hit 13 home runs and stole 16 bases in 89 games. He was projected to have a breakout season. It would be interesting to find out if Rockies management had any idea what they would get from their emerging superstar.
In 145 games played, CarGo had a .336 average and .974 OPS. He hit 34 HR and 117 RBI on 197 hits. He scored 111 runs and stole 26 bases.
Even when Troy Tulowitzki was injured for a lengthy time in the middle of the season, Gonzalez continued to thrive for the Rockies. With Tulowitzki and Gonzalez on board, the Rockies appear set for the future.
At only 25 years old and heading into his fourth season in the majors, the sky is truly the limit for Carlos Gonzalez. He has all of the talent in the world and could very well once again stay in the running for the NL MVP award in 2011.
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