Gomez is back

by snakethejake on Jan 9, 2009 12:58 PM EST Comment 22 comments

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baseball/bal-orioles109,0,556566.story

Chris Gomez is back with baltimore, it's not a major signing, but I always liked him he seems like a good guy. Also seems we're still after Kawakami even though we signed Kujo, so there are some positives here i guess, right? we seem to be in stiff competition with the braves who have lost out on a number of free agents as well, including their own john smoltz to the red sox, exciting times.

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I too was a fan

of Chris Gomez. One of those players who just goes out and does his job when he is asked to do so. My only question is did we not already aquire a so-called ‘super utility’ player in Ryan Freel?? Where does Gomez fit into all of this?

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by sickuvitall on Jan 9, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Come to think of it...

…didn’t we already sign a utility guy even before we got Freel? Are we fielding a team of utility subs?

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by OEutaw on Jan 10, 2009 8:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well...yeah....

….we’re the Orioles.

by Jonny Pops on Jan 11, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

could be preparation for a potential Roberts trade

by math_geek on Jan 9, 2009 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ding ding ding

We have a winner.

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by duck on Jan 9, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously?

Gomez is fine as a backup, but he’s not a credible starter for any length of time.

His signing signals that MacPhail wanted a utility infielder who can actually play SS.

I DO think that Roberts will be traded, but I’m not sure how Gomez makes that any easier or more likely.

by dkdc on Jan 9, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

In case Freel doesn't work out

I’m guessing they see Gomez as an acceptable level of almost-mediocrity at the position.

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by duck on Jan 9, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

like our entire infield

minus Mora and his playoff experience

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by exitfare on Jan 11, 2009 11:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nothing wrong with Gomez

as a utility guy. My guess is Freel fits in as starting 2B after we trade Roberts, though.

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by KenDixonFanClub on Jan 9, 2009 1:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

the best part of this signing

is that i wont have to watch fahey this season

as much as i love his ‘heart’… fahey is worthless

does this worry anyone into thinking Brob is gone now that we have backup 2nd basemen? :(

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by kevgracie on Jan 9, 2009 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Don't worry

Ryan “Hustly McDirt” Freel will more than make up for Fahey’s “heart.” Also his “grit.” Even his “hustle” and his “determination” and his “willingness to do anything to help the team win.”

Fortunately Freel isn’t quite as bad as Fahey.

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by KenDixonFanClub on Jan 9, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i'm not "worried"

if we arent going to resign him, we better trade him. with orlando hudson still on the market though, im afraid no one will offer what brob is worth. if we get a good offer tho, by all means i’m all (well, mostly) for it.

btw, hows being the world’s most famous o’s fan treating you?

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by daveh873 on Jan 9, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

its not what it used to be

If i were the 50 millionth Ravens fan, I feel like I would get more attention…
It’s funny how we all describe Fahey w/ adjectives that are similar to describing an ugly girl to your friend, so he will go out w/ her on a double date w/ you and her hot friend. Fahey is just an ugly fat chick, in a 5’9’’ 145 lb. body…

But I’m not complaining, it has its perks

I’ll let everyone know where my seats are if the Os ever call me and let me know… and then I’ll begin taking ticket requests…

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by kevgracie on Jan 9, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That was confusing... sorry

I’m home on break, and my mind is not functioning as well as it does when I’m in school, but hopefully the above reply made sense, if you read parts out of order.

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by kevgracie on Jan 9, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

He’s got a great personality. Good sense of humor. Fun to be around.

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by BirdFanInPhilly on Jan 9, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And then your friend starts asking questions....

that we don’t share in polite company.

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by duck on Jan 9, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

if the Orioles really offered

Brian 10 million a year, in this market, he may be making a mistake passing

by sanders833 on Jan 9, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gomez is fine by me

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by SC on Jan 9, 2009 3:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah...

Gomez always seemed like a solid guy — the kind of utility guy who you need on your bench.

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by BirdFanLA on Jan 9, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Gomez...

…is a professional utility man, unlike the clownshow we had as backup middle IF (and starting SS) since he left. Glad to see him back. It’s nice to have confidence that a backup/pinch hitter can both field his position and actually get a hit in a key situation.

by Jonny Pops on Jan 9, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs