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When Luis Gonzalez hit a bloop single off of Mariano Rivera in game seven of the 2001 World Series to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a title, he reached a hero status in Arizona that will likely never dissolve. Eight years later with Gonzalez's professional baseball career over, he may not be cashing in on that affection in Arizona.

Gonzalez met with Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall at Chase Field on Friday, and it wasn't just a friendly lunch. It seems that Gonzo could be getting a job in the Diamondbacks front office.

The Diamondbacks handled this situation with more care and precision than a doctor extracting semen from a stud horse. To refresh your memory, Alberto Callaspo was arrested for alleged wife beating a little over a week ago. The D'Backs subsequently tried to figure out what to do with Callaspo after learning he had previous acts of alleged domestic violence. They ended up placing him on the restricted list, resulting in the union filing a grievance on Callaspo's behalf. And today, the Diamondbacks announced that Callaspo would rejoin the team after reinstating him from the restricted list.

"We collected the pertinent information and offered Alberto the services of a counselor," Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall said in a statement. "The expert met with Alberto yesterday and found the player fit for work, but recommended he undergo counseling. Alberto and the club have agreed to the recommended counseling. I am proud of the manner in which our entire staff has handled this sensitive situation."

I'm pleased the Diamondbacks acted swiftly in placing Callaspo on the restricted list as they were not happy about the allegations surrounding him. It's also good to see that they have taken the manner quite seriously, recommending that Callaspo undergo some counseling. Callaspo might not be a big name player, but he certainly has some value to the Diamondbacks -- especially with Chad Tracy on the DL. The point is that it was not an easy move for Arizona to make.

Previously at FanHouse:
Alberto Callaspo Arrested for Alleged Wife Beating
D'Backs Consider How to Get Rid of Alberto Callaspo
D'Backs Lose Some Offense Placing Chad Tracy on DL