What's the latest with Gomes? - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Blitz Dorsey · 02-01-2010, 04:23 PM

I heard he was on the verge of signing a minor-league deal with the Reds, but haven't heard anything since? Was that finalized? Is it still expected to happen? Especially with Taveras no longer around, there is a real good chance Gomes would make the team and would platoon in LF. With Taveras gone, Dickerson can play more CF (when Stubbs needs a day off or if Stubbs is struggling) and that would leave Gomes, Nix and Balentien battling it out for LF. Dickerson will still play some LF too (he and Stubbs in the lineup together).

Anyway, I'm hoping Gomes is signed. Then the offseason will feel complete.

Homer Bailey · 02-01-2010, 04:34 PM

redlegnation RT @m_sheldon #reds still trying to sign Gomes, Jocketty said. It kind of got pushed back while he was doing other moves, on caravan, etc.

http://twitter.com/m_sheldon

OnBaseMachine · 02-01-2010, 04:35 PM

From C. Trent:

#Reds GM Walt Jocketty said they're still talking to Gomes, seemed optimistic about a return

http://twitter.com/ctrent

The_jbh · 02-01-2010, 04:36 PM

I feel bad the guy has to accept a minor league contract after hitting 20 hrs last yr

bucksfan2 · 02-01-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The_jbh

I feel bad the guy has to accept a minor league contract after hitting 20 hrs last yr

If I were Gomes I would be looking for a new agent.

TRF · 02-01-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bucksfan2

If I were Gomes I would be looking for a new agent.

Why? because no one is beating down his door looking for a slow, iron glove, DH/1B playing waaaaay out of position, with a history on injuries coming off a career year?

RedLegSuperStar · 02-01-2010, 07:47 PM

I think once teams relized the Reds were offering a minor league deal and he was on the verge of signing it other teams anteed up. I would love to get Jonny back but how much is the limit to offer him.

GADawg · 02-01-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TRF

Why? because no one is beating down his door looking for a slow, iron glove, DH/1B playing waaaaay out of position, with a history on injuries coming off a career year?

tell us how you really feel....just don't get the constant bellyaching over LF defense. I guess if you simply don't like the guy then that's where you attack him but honestly he wasn't the worst leftfielder "we've" had lately and it's not like the guy was demanding 9 million.

RedLegSuperStar · 02-01-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GADawg

tell us how you really feel....just don't get the constant bellyaching over LF defense. I guess if you simply don't like the guy then that's where you attack him but honestly he wasn't the worst leftfielder "we've" had lately and it's not like the guy was demanding 9 million.

Or 10-15 million

Will M · 02-01-2010, 08:18 PM

count me as concerned. Gomes will help the 2010 club as he is better than all other current in house options (especially vs LHP). i thought his signing was all but official. hopefully Walt gets it done very soon.

RedLegSuperStar · 02-01-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Will M

count me as concerned. Gomes will help the 2010 club as he is better than all other current in house options (especially vs LHP). i thought his signing was all but official. hopefully Walt gets it done very soon.

I agree..

edabbs44 · 02-01-2010, 08:31 PM

He needs to be on this team. At worst, he is a LHP neutralizer.

Chip R · 02-01-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bucksfan2

If I were Gomes I would be looking for a new agent.

No kidding. From reading all the comments right around the deadline to re-sign him around X-mas, it seemed like his agent(s) gave him short shrift.

MikeS21 · 02-01-2010, 10:36 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if the Reds back away from Gomes now. It's a shame, but I wonder if the FO is thinking the roster is set. They can keep Janish and Sutton as the back-up IF, and now they can use Miles as an IF/OF.

Will M · 02-01-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeS21

I wouldn't be surprised if the Reds back away from Gomes now. It's a shame, but I wonder if the FO is thinking the roster is set. They can keep Janish and Sutton as the back-up IF, and now they can use Miles as an IF/OF.

please no. Miles only belongs in the OF in some emergency due to injury. if he gets 1 AB in LF as a starter it would be 1 AB too much.

Bench:
Hanigan
Janish for late inning defense
Miles or Sutton or Frazier (long shot)
Dickerson
Nix or Balentien (assuming we sign Gomes)

02-01-2010, 04:23 PM	#1
Blitz Dorsey Party like it's 1990 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,319	What's the latest with Gomes? I heard he was on the verge of signing a minor-league deal with the Reds, but haven't heard anything since? Was that finalized? Is it still expected to happen? Especially with Taveras no longer around, there is a real good chance Gomes would make the team and would platoon in LF. With Taveras gone, Dickerson can play more CF (when Stubbs needs a day off or if Stubbs is struggling) and that would leave Gomes, Nix and Balentien battling it out for LF. Dickerson will still play some LF too (he and Stubbs in the lineup together). Anyway, I'm hoping Gomes is signed. Then the offseason will feel complete.

02-01-2010, 04:34 PM	#2
Homer Bailey I'm back... and forth Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,612	Re: What's the latest with Gomes? redlegnation RT @m_sheldon #reds still trying to sign Gomes, Jocketty said. It kind of got pushed back while he was doing other moves, on caravan, etc. http://twitter.com/m_sheldon

02-01-2010, 04:35 PM	#3
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	Re: What's the latest with Gomes? From C. Trent: #Reds GM Walt Jocketty said they're still talking to Gomes, seemed optimistic about a return http://twitter.com/ctrent

02-01-2010, 04:36 PM	#4
The_jbh Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 947	Re: What's the latest with Gomes? I feel bad the guy has to accept a minor league contract after hitting 20 hrs last yr

02-01-2010, 07:47 PM	#7
RedLegSuperStar Greatness In The Making Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 4,078	Re: What's the latest with Gomes? I think once teams relized the Reds were offering a minor league deal and he was on the verge of signing it other teams anteed up. I would love to get Jonny back but how much is the limit to offer him. __________________ "I could watch video of Griffey swinging all day. It's like baseball porn." - C. Trent Rosecrans 2008 Reds Record When I Attend: 9W - 5L 2009 Reds Record When I Attend: 1W - 2L 2010 Reds Record When I Attend: 1W - 0L 2011 Reds Record When I Attend: 0W - 1L

02-01-2010, 08:18 PM	#10
Will M Brett William Moore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Crescent Springs KY Posts: 3,511	Re: What's the latest with Gomes? count me as concerned. Gomes will help the 2010 club as he is better than all other current in house options (especially vs LHP). i thought his signing was all but official. hopefully Walt gets it done very soon. __________________ .

02-01-2010, 08:31 PM	#12
edabbs44 Box of Frogs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 15,822	Re: What's the latest with Gomes? He needs to be on this team. At worst, he is a LHP neutralizer.

02-01-2010, 10:36 PM	#14
MikeS21 Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,653	Re: What's the latest with Gomes? I wouldn't be surprised if the Reds back away from Gomes now. It's a shame, but I wonder if the FO is thinking the roster is set. They can keep Janish and Sutton as the back-up IF, and now they can use Miles as an IF/OF. __________________ Opinions are like belly buttons. Everybody has one, and they don't want someone else's shoved into their face.

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