During this last off-season, the Red Sox made major moves to put the team in a better position as World Series contenders.
The release of third baseman Adrian Beltre and the signing of all-star outfielder Carl Crawford headline an array of changes in Boston.
However, none may be bigger than the acquisition of first baseman Adrian Gonzalez from the San Diego Padres.
Gonzalez brings a powerful bat and reliable glove to the Red Sox along with a reputation as one of the league’s premier first basemen.
In his first season with the Red Sox, Gonzalez is poised for a huge season and here are the four reasons why he will put up MVP-type numbers in the 2011 season.