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Red Sox close to deal with Gomes

The Red Sox are close to a two-year deal with journeyman outfielder and designated hitter Jonny Gomes.

Gomes, who turns 32 on Thursday, hit .262/.377/.491 for Oakland last season with 18 home runs and 47 RBIs in 333 plate appearances and 99 games.

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you kidding me? How many ex-TBers do you want to fail here? Every one of them has to date...

Is this the best Cherington can do ?  This is building for the future ?  Among other things we need a new general manager.