Spring training home runs may not count, but Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez hopes his shot on Wednesday sent a message to the rest of the league.

Facing right-hander Johnny Cueto, who signed a six-year, $130 million deal with the San Francisco Giants this offseason, Gonzalez pulled a 1-0 fastball into the seats for his second home run of the spring. The two-run shot was just the start of a rough afternoon for Cueto, who gave up five runs on four hits in 1 1/3 innings.

The Giants are being projected as World Series contenders after their offseason spending spree, which was highlighted by Cueto's signing. While the Rockies are expected to once again struggle this year, Gonzalez wants opposing teams to know that they won't just fold over.

From Nick Groke of the Denver Post:

"Johnny Cueto and his $130 million contract debuted Wednesday in a San Francisco Giants uniform, pitching in his first Cactus League game. Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez didn’t get a long look. 'Can’t tell much. I only saw one pitch,' Gonzalez said. ... Cueto left in the second inning looking rusty after just four outs. 'Our message is, we can hit,' Gonzalez said. 'There's no doubt. We have good hitters. We'll put runs on the board. If our pitchers get the job done, we'll be in there. We’re going to give everybody a fight.'"