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Gonzalez began his career with the Florida Marlins, showing promise early on. However, after suffering a wrist injury, his decline prompted the Marlins to trade him to the Texas Rangers for pitcher Ugueth Urbina, who played a pivotal role in the team's World Series win that year. Unfortunately, Gonzalez struggled to find his footing in Texas due to being blocked by established talent at first base.
A subsequent trade landed him in San Diego, where Gonzalez not only returned to form but also emerged as a key player for the Padres. Despite a successful tenure, Gonzalez’s long-term future with the franchise was jeopardized when the team, facing financial difficulties, decided to ship him off to the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster deal.