Pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Greg Smith have been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento by the Oakland Atheltics. Both young pitchers are highly regarded in the Athletics minor leagues, and both will be on the big league roster this year or next year I’m pretty sure.
Instead of having them sit on the bench or out in the bullpen, they will be getting their full innings down in the minor leagues. Look for one of the two to be called up the first time the Athletics call up a starting pitcher. My guess would be on Smith over Gonzalez right now.










