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At first glance, I tend to think that you might be giving up a bit too much. A player of Kent's caliber in the middle infield is tough to find in the NL, and really not all that common in the majors to begin with. Your shortlist would have Soriano, Rodriguez, Kent, and perhaps Alomar when he's putting up his 'normal' numbers. Jeter and Garciaparra are remarkably consistent, and very good players in their own right, but I tend to look at them as more upper-2nd tier players at their positions.
The flip side of that coin is that while solid outfielders are in greater abundance, and Gonzalez is nominally one of the best of the bunch, he's also getting up there in years. I don't see him as a Bonds-type who can put up sick numbers year in and year out. He's got the bat speed to be a consistent producer, but I'd still expect him to lose a step or two over the next couple of seasons, inclusive.
If your bullpen is a need, then it might be worth making that exchange to pick up a solid reliever. However, the knock on DeJean from where I'm sitting is that I can't see him getting very many save opportunities in Milwaukee. It'd be a little like going after the Tigers' closer - he could be Eric Gagne, and he still wouldn't be a favorable risk when it comes to putting up the numbers you need.
I'd almost hold out for a better deal. Kent is too valuable, especially in Minute Maid Park, to trade him for Gonzo and DeJean, IMO.
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