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Padres Take Gonzalez and Bell off the Market?

It has been reported that San Diego Padres GM Kevin Towers has taken Adrian Gonzalez and Heath Bell off of the trading table.  Towers says he has received a “ton of calls” in regards to both players, but that he would have to be blown away to accept a deal to move either.  Interesting stuff here, because I would think that if he had zero desire to move either guy, he would not be announcing that he is getting a “ton of calls” and trying to drive the price up.

As a Braves fan, seeing Gonzalez suit up for Atlanta would be sweet, and it would fill the power bat need of the lineup.  Would Casey Kotchman, Kelly Johnson and a prospect get the deal done?  Probably not, but if I were Frank Wren I would certainly know for sure…