May 24
1B Adrian Gonzalez has only three home runs in 198 plate appearances this season, an uncharacteristic lack of power from a slugger who has averaged 31 homers over the previous six seasons. Gonzalez continues to study video, work with hitting coach Dave Magadan and make on-the-fly adjustments to his stance and stride. "I always tinker," he said. "That's just what I do."
May 23
Gonzalez is starting in right field for the second straight day Wednesday, Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports.
Recommendation: Kevin Youkilis is playing first base and Will Middlebrooks is once again manning third, but Middlebrooks will have to continue to hit in order to remain the lineup and avoid a potential demotion back to Pawtucket in the coming weeks. Wednesday will mark Gonzalez's fourth game in the outfield this season, and adjustment that first happened during Interleague play.
