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Athletics sign Jonny Gomes

Found January 21, 2012 on PRO Rumors: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jonny Gomes
TEAMS: Oakland Athletics

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The Oakland Athletics have signed Jonny Gomes to a one-year deal worth around $1.1mm, Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported the deal first).

Gomes hit .209 last season with 14 home runs in 372 plate appearances for the Reds and Nationals. Gomes could be used as a platoon player as he has a career .311 avg against left handed pitchers.

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