Gonzalez may be new starter

Enrique Gonzalez made a move toward claiming one of two available Diamondbacks rotation spots with four shutout innings in an 8-5 Cactus League victory over Oakland Friday night.

Gonzalez struck out three and did not walk a batter while giving up only a generously scored infield single against an Athletics “A” lineup that included every projected opening day starter except shortstop Bobby Crosby.

“So many guys keep fighting” for the rotation spots, “you need that competition,” Gonzalez said.

“That team has a very good lineup. I tried to keep the ball down and use both sides of the plate.” -Jack Magruder, East Valley Tribune