Why Adrian Gonzalez’s Demise Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

Adrian Gonzalez is going to be over the hill someday. It happens to all ballplayers, and it will keep happening until they're replaced by genetically engineered super-ballplayers (a man can dream...).

But Gonzalez isn't over the hill just yet. Contrary to what his disappointing 2012 season might suggest, the Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman still has life left in him.

For starters, let's be fair to Gonzalez. Without context—i.e. his track record, his big contract and the two hot-ticket teams he played for—his 2012 campaign wasn't that huge of a disaster. He hit .299,...

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