707's Own Jonny Gomes Near Deal With A's
by justplainaj on Jan 19, 2012 1:48 PM PST
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With Josh Reddick, Coco Crisp and Seth Smith already in the fold, plus guys like Collin Cowgill, Michael Taylor and Michael Choice coming up from the minors, the A's outfield appears to be rounding into form.
Gomes is a decent defender and he brings good numbers to the plate against righties (.375 OBP). The A's will probably platoon him with one of the younger guys. There's even a chance he serves as a sort of utility oufielder / pinch hitter because his bat does have a bit of pop to it (14 HR in 311 AB).
Jonny brings another veteran to a very young team in need of more experience. An interesting fact is that Gomes is the only major-leaguer from Petaluma, CA and bringing in a local guy also gives the fans one of our own to root for. If the A's aren't going to be a big-spending team, bringing in as many fan favorites as possible is a smart bet. Anything that might get a few more fans to come out for A's games sounds good to me.
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Links: http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2012/01/19/petalumas-jonny-gomes-nearing-a-deal-with-the-as/
http://ncaabbs.com/showthread.php?tid=477435 "10 Things You Didn't Know About Jonny Gomes"
Twitter: @susansussler "The San Francisco Chronicle has learned local favorite Jonny Gomes is nearing a deal with the #Athletics"
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Is the A's plan to lead the league in 4th outfielders?
by Bed. on Jan 19, 2012 1:52 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Here's a link to
Slusser’s article on the Drumbeat.
You're remarkable in a funny way. Or funny in a remarkable way.
I always liked Gomes
and now Seth Smith and Gomes will be scheduled for surgery, joining the two together to make one good player.
A Kouzmanoff for the rest of us!
Splits for Seth Smith and Jonny Gomes:
Smith, versus righties: .290 / .364 / .518 / .377 wOBA / 125 wRC+
Gomes, versus lefties: .281/ .375 / .501 / .378 wOBA / 132 wRC+
"You're all like big, fat failure turtles." - Edge
by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 19, 2012 2:10 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
I grew up in Petaluma, you know.
I’m moving back there soon.
by LoneStranger on Jan 19, 2012 2:18 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I can spell Petaluma, you know
"Trying not to rec a "***k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm
by Tutu-late on Jan 19, 2012 2:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I've heard of Petaluma, you know.
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
by YonYonson on Jan 19, 2012 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I heard someone say Petaluma in a TV commercial, you know.
"Hello and welcome to another wonderful and frightening night of A's baseball." - Gaijin_Suketto
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Jan 20, 2012 8:26 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I turned down a job in Petaluma, you know
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Jan 19, 2012 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
brown sugga - best seasonal ale ever
"The A's leave 2 men on and fail to score." - Anyone broadcasting an A's game.
I said this before...
but the good folks at Lagunitas are magicians.
At one point in my life I liked Dave Kingman more than Rickey Henderson. I was an idiot.
by the_rozeboom on Jan 19, 2012 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
I mastered my last album in Petaluma
and although I have yet to visit the Lagunitas Brewery, I am an avid fan of their beers.
Lil’ Sumpin and their Pilsner are the best!
"You're early, but hang around; we'll have a fight for you sooner or later."
-John "Blue Moon" Odom
Well Beane/Forst will have plenty to do come July....
I have to imagine Gomes is going to get a decent amount of DH appearances, kind of like a poor man’s Willingham. Unfortunately, this just takes even more at-bats away from Cowgill, who I think will be a decent OF. Although he’ll probably be a starter when Crisp, Smith and Gomes all get traded at the deadline.
Green will be up in September unless he falls apart.
Maybe even sooner if Crisp, Smith and Gomes all get dealt. Now choice would have to absolutely destroy at Midland and have a good couple months in Sac for a September callup.
Brandon Morrow is from Rohnert Park.
That’s almost Petaluma.
Difference of opinion among my community is a sign of the bounty of God.
But spelled differently
"Trying not to rec a "***k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm
Rohnert knows how to put in an "h".
Jonny, not so much.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
CC Sabathia is from Vallejo
I’d rather the A’s acquire him.
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
And they will, once he's solidly in his decline.
by LoneStranger on Jan 19, 2012 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
It's sad because it's true.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
They could save Bartolo's uni for him...
although it might be a little short.
At one point in my life I liked Dave Kingman more than Rickey Henderson. I was an idiot.
by the_rozeboom on Jan 19, 2012 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
That fact that he is a "local"
is the only thing that appeals to me if he signs. I’ll cheer for him like any other A’s player but I still think they should just try out all their young guys more, what’s the difference if you know you won’t compete?
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I've wanted this for years.
Proof:
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2006/12/6/22027/0093
Friend:why do you love ripping on Jeff Francoeur?
Me: Because hes an idiot, who posseses huge physical tools but will not, nay, cannot, harness those tools into any sembelance of usable baseball skill and refuses to make any effort to do so. Hes like a tragic greek figure. doomed by his own stupidity and 80 raw power.
Your idea then might have been better than Billy's idea now,
but come to think of it, hey — how much difference can 6 years really make?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
This is freakin hilarious
We always joke how we get players when their past their prime, etc., but it’s usually aging all-stars like Piazza, Thomas, Sheets, etc.
In this case, 6 years later, the dream of harendaman365 is finally fulfilled with an over-the-hill Johnny Gomes.
I expect you to buy a season ticket package in the OF and shed a solitary tear every time you see Johnny run out there. A 6-year long dream come to life, it really can’t get any better.
by Billy Frijoles on Jan 19, 2012 11:07 PM PST up reply actions
You have no idea
I found a list of players I wanted the A’s to get that I drew up during a boring math class in 2007. On it were, among others, Carlos Quentin, Ben Zobrist, Albert Callapso, and Jonny Gomes. If only I had an actual say…solitary tear
Friend:why do you love ripping on Jeff Francoeur?
Me: Because hes an idiot, who posseses huge physical tools but will not, nay, cannot, harness those tools into any sembelance of usable baseball skill and refuses to make any effort to do so. Hes like a tragic greek figure. doomed by his own stupidity and 80 raw power.
by harendaman365 on Jan 20, 2012 8:24 AM PST up reply actions
This gives me an idea for my FP post tomorrow
GET JURICKSON PROFAR, JAMESON TAILLON, MATT MOORE, MIKE TROUT AND EVAN LONGORIA!!!
You’ll thank me in six years.
"He's listed as day to day, but then again, aren't we all?" — Vin Scully
Like it
I actually like the aquisitions of Gomes and Smith. If platooned they combine to create one very dangerous bat.
Can we get back to analyzing Seth Smith stats, splits and whips? More charts and graphs please!
Hmm
Interesting. It seems the A’s are trying to get as many OF’ers as they can. Gomes would bring pop and some power, but I’m not bought on his actual hitting abilities.
Oh, how interesting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jatd3LazvbA
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