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Jonny Gomes | Outfielder

Team: Boston Red Sox
Age / DOB:  (32) / 11/22/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 223
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Santa Rosa JC (CA)
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Jonny Gomes has just four hits (over 21 at-bats) in May.
Gomes has lost playing time due to a sluggish start and Boston's plethora of corner players. Although he's batting just .194 with two homers, and has only one multi-hit game since Opening Day, Gomes has still posted a solid .346 OBP, nine points better than his career mark. Gomes' slugging percentage is more than 100 points beneath his career average, but the lefty-masher could heat up with the weather as long as he isn't asked to start against righties. May 14 - 4:36 AM

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Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Jonny Gomes isn't in Monday's lineup against the Athletics.

Gomes returned home to present for the birth of his child. It's not clear if he'll be placed on the paternity leave list. Daniel Nava will make the start in left field Monday against right-hander A.J. Griffin.
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Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Apr 22 - 4:05 PM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Red Sox manager John Farrell plans to use multiple players in the designated hitter spot while David Ortiz is out.

Jonny Gomes, Mike Napoli, Daniel Nava and Jarrod Saltalamacchia are all options to see time in the spot. "We feel like this will be a rotating thing rather than one person being the regular DH," Farrell said. "It serves a couple of benefits. You’re looking for matchups; you’re looking for a day off their feet." Farrell's thinking seems likely to change if Jackie Bradley winds up making the club, as he would figure to play regularly in left field and leave the DH spot for Gomes.
Source: Boston Globe
Mar 24 - 11:29 AM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Jonny Gomes went 3-for-3 with a double and four RBI against the Rays on Sunday.

The double, hit high off Jet Blue's Green Monster, would have been a homer in most parks. We're not very impressed with any plan that has Gomes starting in the outfield against right-handers, but since the playing time does figure to be there, he could be pretty valuable in fantasy leagues, particularly early in the season.
Mar 17 - 4:26 PM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Jonny Gomes (knee) is back in Boston's lineup for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

Gomes was held out for a couple of days after suffering a cut last week when he crashed into an outfield fence. He was given three stitches and is now at full strength.
Source: Maureen Mullen on Twitter
Mar 4 - 9:35 AM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Jonny Gomes required three stitches in his left knee after crashing into the left field fence on Wednesday.

The Red Sox are calling him day-to-day, so it's not a major concern. Gomes is expected to function as Boston's primary left fielder this season.
Source: Peter Abraham on Twitter
Feb 28 - 5:05 PM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Jonny Gomes belted a solo homer in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

Gomes crushed a ball over the left field wall against O's left-hander Zach Britton, which should come as no surprise since he always crushes southpaws. The Red Sox plan to start him in left field against righties this season, as well.
Feb 27 - 10:31 PM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

The Red Sox are not viewing Jonny Gomes as a platoon player.

Gomes has a career .894 OPS against left-handers, as opposed to a .732 mark against right-handers, but the Sox plan to give him a chance to be an everyday player. "He’ll have the opportunity to earn the highest number of at-bats that he can," manager John Farrell said. Despite Boston's current stance, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Ryan Kalish and/or Daniel Nava see plenty of starts in left field against righties.
Source: Boston Globe
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 08:47:00 AM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Red Sox signed OF/DH Jonny Gomes to a two-year, $10 million contract.

It's probably more than most were expecting him to get, but there's no doubt that Gomes can be a weapon if used correctly. The 32-year-old has put up an impressive .894 OPS in his career versus left-handed pitching and belted 18 homers in 2012 for the A's. It will often be an adventure with him in left field defensively, but his bat is well suited for the Green Monster. The Sox seem likely to get a left-handed bat to pair with him.
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 08:49:00 PM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jonny Gomes' two-year deal with the Red Sox is for $10 million.

It's a big bump from his $1 million salary from 2012 and is about twice as much as the A's offered him in September, according to Slusser. Gomes batted .262/.377/.491 with 18 homers this season and boasts a career .894 OPS against left-handed pitching. He's a good fit for the Green Monster at Fenway. Gomes' deal should be finalized soon.
Related: Red Sox
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 08:27:00 PM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston reports that the Red Sox are closing in on a two-year contract with Jonny Gomes, pending a physical.

It sounds like the physical is the only thing in the way of the deal being official. Terms aren't yet known, but Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that Gomes was seeking $3-4 million per season. He earned $1 million in 2012 while hitting .262/.377/.491 with 18 homers and an .868 OPS.
Related: Red Sox
Source: Joe McDonald on Twitter
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 03:12:00 PM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports that the Red Sox are "closing in" on a two-year deal with Jonny Gomes.

This confirms a report by Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com. The Red Sox are also talking to Cody Ross, but Gomes is likely to sign for significantly less. The 31-year-old batted .262/.377/.491 with 18 home runs and an .868 OPS in 333 plate appearances with the A's this season. Gomes is a pretty terrible fielder and has enjoyed most of his success against southpaws, but he should provide value if used appropriately.
Related: Red Sox
Source: Scott Lauber on Twitter
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 01:21:00 PM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Eddie A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports that Jonny Gomes is looking for a multi-year contract.

The Orioles are one of the teams who have expressed interest in Gomes, but they are reluctant to offer more than one year. The 31-year-old batted .262/.377/.491 with 18 home runs and an .868 OPS in 333 plate appearances with the A's this season. With his strong production against left-handed pitching, he could be a useful piece in a platoon situation.
Related: Orioles
Source: Eddie A. Encina on Twitter
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 02:16:00 PM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal has confirmed that the Orioles are pursuing free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes.

Buster Olney of ESPN was first to catch wind of the O's interest. Gomes, 31, registered a solid .262/.377/.491 batting line with 18 homers and 47 RBI in 99 games this past season for the American League West-champion A's. And he was especially good against left-handed pitchers. Baltimore could platoon him in left field.
Related: Orioles
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Mon, Nov 12, 2012 10:31:00 PM
Jonny Gomes - OF - Red Sox

Buster Olney of ESPN.com hears that the Orioles "could be a fit" for Jonny Gomes.

Gomes is no longer seen as an option for the A's after they traded for Chris Young, but he shouldn't have trouble finding a job after batting .262/.377/.491 with 18 homers for Oakland. A masher versus left-handed pitching, Gomes could be a free agent bargain if his new team uses him correctly.
Related: Orioles
Source: Buster Olney on Twitter
Mon, Nov 12, 2012 03:11:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jarrod Saltalamacchia
2David Ross
3Ryan Lavarnway
1B1Mike Napoli
2Mike Carp
2B1Dustin Pedroia
SS1Stephen Drew
3B1Will Middlebrooks
2Pedro Ciriaco
LF1Jonny Gomes
2Daniel Nava
CF1Jacoby Ellsbury
RF1Shane Victorino
DH1David Ortiz
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Lester
2Ryan Dempster
3Clay Buchholz
4John Lackey
5Felix Doubront
6Franklin Morales
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Andrew Bailey
2Joel Hanrahan
3Koji Uehara
4Junichi Tazawa
5Craig Breslow
6Andrew Miller
7Clayton Mortensen
8Alex Wilson
9Felix Doubront
10Jose De La Torre