 "Gonzo", long a fan favorite for the D-Backs, was vocal to the media about his displeasure with the decision, angering many fans.Gonzalez would later distance himself from those comments and slightly improve his batting average, and continued to move up the all time doubles list.On July 29 he obtained his 1,300th career RBI with a third-inning single against pitcher Brandon Backe of the Houston Astros.