According to SI.com's Jon Heyman, the Cardinals and Brewers are also interested in Alex Gonzalez. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported Thursday evening that the Giants have already had discussions with the free agent Gonzalez. But it would now seem that San Francisco has some competition. Gonzalez, 34, batted .241/.270/.372 with 15 home runs and 56 RBI in 593 plate appearances this past year for the Braves.

The Giants are talking to free agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez, according to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. ESPN Deportes had the story first. Gonzalez was not offered arbitration by the Braves last week after batting just .241/.270/.372 across 593 plate appearances in 2011. But he has decent raw power and would be a significant upgrade out in San Francisco. He's likely seeking a two-year contract.

Alex Gonzalez was not offered arbitration by the Braves. The Braves had a chance at securing a supplemental draft choice for the Type B free agent, but they didn't want to risk the chance that Gonzalez would accept arbitration and make something close to $3 million in 2012. The 35-year-old batted .241/.270/.372 with 15 home runs, 56 RBI and a .642 OPS over 593 plate appearances this season while playing his usual solid defense. The Braves will be on the hunt for a shortstop this winter as they look for a short-term bridge to prospect Tyler Pastornicky.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is expected to be sidelined until at least early next week. Gonzalez, who aggravated his calf injury Tuesday, thought he felt good enough to play Wednesday, but he was clearly being overly optimistic. "That thing could get worse than it even is," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "Right now, we don't know if it's a spasm or a strain. I wouldn't feel comfortable running him out there." Jack Wilson will handle shortstop early on in the NLDS, assuming the Braves make it.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is not in the Braves' starting lineup Wednesday night against the Phillies. Not a big surprise after Gonzalez left Tuesday's game with a strained right calf. He was scheduled to be reevaluated Wednesday, but the Braves called up prospect Tyler Pastornicky for some insurance on the bench. Jack Wilson will make the start at shortstop Wednesday and bat eighth against right-hander Joe Blanton.

Alex Gonzalez's calf injury could be worse than it was before after he aggravated it during Tuesday's game. That's no good. He's considered doubtful to play Wednesday, and it sounds like his status for a potential NLDS appearance might be in question. Jack Wilson will be the Braves' shortstop while Gonzalez is sidelined.

Alex Gonzalez was pinch-hit for by Jack Wilson prior to his first at-bat Tuesday after aggravating his right calf injury. Gonzalez didn't have to make any plays in the field in the first two innings, but his calf evidently started bothering him again before he could bat in the second. We'll update his condition when more is known, but the likelihood of him playing Wednesday would seem to be low. Jack Wilson replaced him at shortstop.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is back in Monday's lineup against the Phillies. Gonzalez hasn't played since straining his right calf last Tuesday. The veteran shortstop is batting .368 (21-for-57) with three homers and 11 RBI this month.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is out of the lineup for the fourth straight game Sunday. Gonzalez still had some soreness in his calf when he did react-type movements Saturday. He'll test it out again Sunday. Jack Wilson is getting another start at shortstop.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is not in the lineup for the third straight game Saturday. Gonzalez had been expected to be ready, but the Braves decided to give him at least one more day. He ran and took grounders before the game, so he should be available to play Sunday. Jack Wilson will get another start at shortstop.