Reds' Gomes might be up for arbitration

Associated Press photo by David Kohl Jonny Gomes hit 20 home runs last season for the Reds.

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By Staff report 11:57 PM Friday, November 20, 2009

The Cincinnati Reds tapped a familiar source on Friday, Nov. 20, adding seven former Dayton Dragons to their 40-man roster.

One of those spots became open when outfielder Laynce Nix just said no to an outright Triple-A assignment and instead opted for free agency. Also failing to get an offer was ailing pitcher Daryl Thompson. Catcher Craig Tatum was picked up by the Orioles on waivers.

What that all means is the Reds probably will offer arbitration to outfielder Jonny Gomes, the former Tampa Bay Rays castoff who became a fairly reliable power source last season. And they still could reel Nix back in.

Former Dragons making the winter jump are pitchers Enerio Del Rosario, Logan Ondrusek, Jordan Smith, Philipe Viliquette and Travis Wood; infielder Chris Valaika; and outfielder Chris Heisey.

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Anyone know how much he might cost if they/we offer him a contract?
IMO, he's a keeper considering Reds aren't likely to spend money on anyone better and the jury is still out on Bruce, Stubbs and Dickerson. IMO, Reds should platoon Stubbs and Dickerson in CF and Bruce and Gomes in RF and let a couple of the young guys battle it out in LF...Heisey and Francisco perhaps? Now if they're willing to spend some more money.....?

MAC
1:19 AM, 11/25/2009

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Others are talking baseball on here, Jim. What are your interests?

Blog cop
1:17 PM, 11/24/2009

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Believe it or not, I think he has a thing for Brarhopper.

Jim
8:01 PM, 11/23/2009

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Not only that-but, if the Reds are ever in a fight Gomes and Brar will clean up!

Believe It Or Not
11:10 AM, 11/23/2009

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The Brar is correct. Keep Gomes.His defensive abilities are no worse{and probably better}than Johnny Damon's; and he will hit with power. He didn't play a full season last year, either. Double his stats and see what you might get this year. In addition, if Bruce fails,Gomes bat makes more consistant contact. And, speaking of players that have yet to play a full season-don't turn the lights out on Chris Dickerson! Brar is correct again: The entire outfield is still suspect; however,play or trade!

Believe It Or Not
11:05 AM, 11/23/2009

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