Johnny Gomes near a deal with A's

[Zito75]

It's been reported that Johnny Gomes is close to signing a deal. He'll join what looks to be a semi-crowded outfield consisting of Seth Smith, CoCo Crisp and Josh Reddick.

Here's the link if you're interested:

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/74...al-jonny-gomes

[anna]

Gomes has been signed! http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/new...s_oak&c_id=oak
He'll probably inherit Bobby Kielty's old role of being a "lefty's nemesis" and warm the bench when the A's face righties!