Full Story: Athletics Acquire Lester, Gomes for Cespedes in Blockbuster Trade
The Oakland Athletics have acquired left-hander Jon Lester and outfielder Jonny Gomes from the Boston Red Sox for outfielder Yeonis Cespedes, according to Alex Speier of WEEI.com. Red Sox acquired Jon...
View ArticleReds not pursuing Jonny Gomes
Brian Kersey/Getty Images North America The Cincinnati Reds need to add outfield as they don’t have a right fielder and need more depth. But GM Walt Jocketty won’t be calling veteran Jonny Gomes...
View ArticleGomes, Braves agree to one-year deal
Brian Kersey/Getty Images North America Jonny Gomes is now a member of the Atlanta Braves, though what role he will play in their outfield is up in the air after the two sides agreed to a one-year deal...
View ArticleStart thinking about 2016: Oakland Athletics edition
This is the 20th installment in what will be a series of articles that will cover all 30 teams, going in alphabetical order. There is an episode of the television show “It’s Always Sunny in...
View ArticleSan Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves make big trade
Melvin Upton Jr. When Justin Upton was traded to the San Diego Padres in December, he was not only departing from the Atlanta Braves organization, but from his brother with whom he played alongside...
View ArticleBilly Beane and the collapse of the Oakland Athletics
On May 30, 2014 the Oakland Athletics were 33-22 and the owners of the best record in the American League. May 30 of this year, on the other hand, is quite the different story. Today the As are 19-32...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves Jonny Gomes and Jason Grilli on trading block
It seems like everyone on the 25-man roster in the Atlanta Braves‘ clubhouse is on the trading block these days, and with the exception of Freddie Freeman, that may be an accurate assumption to make....
View ArticleAtlanta Braves trade Jonny Gomes to the Kansas City Royals
In one of a few deals on the final day of the waiver trade deadline, the Atlanta Braves have sent Jonny Gomes to the Kansas City Royals. In return, the Braves have received minor leaguer Luis...
View ArticleBoston Red Sox and Jonny Gomes: Why should they sign him?
The Boston Red Sox need outfield depth, preferably a right-handed hitter. Jonny Gomes is a free agent and needs a new team. Gomes isn’t exactly a top-tier hitter, and the Red Sox are probably looking...
View ArticleJonny Gomes: New York Mets Free Agent Target
After 12 years in the big leagues, outfielder Jonny Gomes is still without a team just six weeks before pitchers and catchers report for the 2016 season. Gomes had decently long stints with the Tampa...
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