Gonzalez trade with Sox almost done

BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have almost sealed the deal with their hopeful new slugger.

The Associated Press has confirmed a trade between the Sox and San Diego Padres is almost complete for all-star Adrian Gonzalez.

Gonzalez was in Boston Saturday to complete a physical as one of the last parts of the potential trade which would give the Padres minor league prospects right-hander Casey Kelly, first baseman Anthony Rizzo and outfielder Reymond Fuentes.

The Red Sox were reportedly interested in the three-time all-star and two-time Gold Glove Award-winning first baseman last winter.

Despite coming back from a shoulder injury, the left-hander was able to put up pretty decent numbers hitting .298 with 31 homers and 101 RBIs last season.

The Red Sox have until 2-clock Sunday to finalize the trade.

Gonzalez played five season in San Diego with the Padres.