Jane Lee of MLB.com reports that Athletics general manager Billy Beane "shot down" rumors of the Royals' pursuit of Gio Gonzalez. It could be typical gamesmanship from Beane, or maybe the Royals really aren't one of the teams involved on the left-hander. Gonzalez reportedly can be had for the right price, but that price will be a pretty large package of prospects. The Yankees reportedly have some interest.