Thank You, Jonny Gomes
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I have no idea how this ball stayed in the ballpark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rckLF6V2-a0
Still, I was happy with the final outcome. But Gomes is the one who got the rally going here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rckLF6V2-a0
Still, I was happy with the final outcome. But Gomes is the one who got the rally going here.
I hated you when you were on the Rays, but loved you on the Sox. I guess you're just one of those guys who do that to a fan. Last year doesn't happen without you. While you were on this team, there was no one with the exception of Papi would rather see up in a big situation, because you always seemed to answer the moment.
Good luck the rest of the way! I hope you and Jon win another ring this season, and bring a long awaited ring to the fans in Oakland.
(And thanks in part to you two, we Red Sox fans can look at 25 years as a long time between championships as opposed to the 6 year drought you helped end. What a difference ten years makes.)
Good luck the rest of the way! I hope you and Jon win another ring this season, and bring a long awaited ring to the fans in Oakland.
(And thanks in part to you two, we Red Sox fans can look at 25 years as a long time between championships as opposed to the 6 year drought you helped end. What a difference ten years makes.)
Amazing. All those shots were off of right-handlers. He was interviewed this morning on 'EEI and came off very well. I'd forgotten just how incredible last year was. Watching those videos brings it all back.
I hope in the future when people look back on the 2013 World Series, that 3-run homer he hit in Game 4 will get more attention as the key moment it was. The Cardinals never recovered the rest of the series after that.
One of my all-time favorite players on the field and people off the field.
Jonny has always appeared to be someone who relished the opportunity to do for a living what any of us would kill to do. He seems to truly appreciate the fans and, more importantly, the game itself.
Not the most talented player we've ever had, but certainly one of the upper echelon in terms of heart.
Hope you win another ring this year, Jonny. Getting to do so after such a tough season in Boston is great. Being able to do it so close to home must be even better for you.
Jonny has always appeared to be someone who relished the opportunity to do for a living what any of us would kill to do. He seems to truly appreciate the fans and, more importantly, the game itself.
Not the most talented player we've ever had, but certainly one of the upper echelon in terms of heart.
Hope you win another ring this year, Jonny. Getting to do so after such a tough season in Boston is great. Being able to do it so close to home must be even better for you.
There are a bunch of guys you could nominate for the face of the '13 title, but I think I'd pick Jonny. He was the ultimate round peg in a round hole last year: we needed exactly what he brought, on the field and off it. Thank you Mr. Gomes.
yes. you have been his best spokesperson. when he came up in a big spot, often delivering, it made it more fun to see your postings. as someone else said here, Gomes is a good candidate to be the face of the '13 team. Thanks to Gomes and to Rembrat, his best advocate.rembrat said:
Jonny Gomes --you had the absolute best beard ever for the WS, the worst outfit ever at the WH, and you always made noise on and off the field. I really will miss watching you as a Sox!
Probably my favorite personality other than Pedroia and Ross from last year. Not the flashiest of players but got the job done when needed. Here's to punting the helmet after a walk off. My seven year old will be crushed, Gomes was second only to Papi in her eyes
We lose a lot of heart with this one.
Any word on compensation we'll receive for Rembrat? I'm assuming he's included in the deal.
Any word on compensation we'll receive for Rembrat? I'm assuming he's included in the deal.
A true rock star who somehow always came through at the big moment.
I'm going to miss you ... thanks.
I'm going to miss you ... thanks.
I think I am going to miss you most of all...
Good luck Johnny. There's plenty of free drinks in Boston whenever you get thirsty.
Good luck Johnny. There's plenty of free drinks in Boston whenever you get thirsty.
Thank you, Big Games Gomes. I'm ashamed to admit I barely registered the fact that you joined the team after the 2012 debacle. Then you threw your arm around the city's shoulder and said "here's a beer, let's be friends." Here's to 2013, and here's hoping your new home appreciates the great guy they're getting.
I am going to miss him. He was a perfect fit at a perfect time. I officially retract all bad mouthing I did about his fielding in game threads. May he land in the perfect DH platoon to finish out his career.
rembrat said:
The 2013 World Series run was life changing for me. In real time while Johnny is rounding the bases, I'm urinating myself in right field. Couldn't have worked out better logistically having seen them in St. Louis and Detroit.
Was Gomes not the most as-advertised pick up in Red Sox history? The contract was fair, he did exactly what was expected of him as far as his success against LHP goes, he had some incredibly "clutch" / timely hits.
Best of luck, Johnny. I'll be rooting for you.
Johnny was good for Boston and the Red Sox, and Boston and the Red Sox were good for Jonny.
Pleasure.
OOT25 2013
Thank you, Jonny.
Pleasure.
OOT25 2013
Thank you, Jonny.
Never rooted for you before, as long as you're not in pinstripes I won't root against you again. Best of luck here in Oakland, the folks here could use a guy like you against Detroit.
Just finished listening to a replay of Gomes interview on 'EEI from earlier this week...really, really going to miss him. The guy's respect for the history of the game, coupled with his passion for playing...all the best, Jonny...and we'll certainly look forward to seeing you back here one day...
Gomes came out smelling like a rose yesterday. He was awarded a single on a popup about 20 feet from the first base bag that the first baseman either lost in the sun or a little breeze blew it. In the same inning, he hit a hard single to left that the left fielder let get through him and 3 scored. He got 2 RBI, but if 3X GGer Alex Gordon fields it cleanly, he may have had just one. Big ovation for Jonny's first AB, "welcome back and welcome home Jonny Gomes".amh03 said:
rembrat said:
Freaking goosebumps watching that.
I was at both Gomes walkoffs, and one of them was then (then two-year-old) son's first in-person walkoff. He'll never remember it but I sure as shit will.
How can he be on 5 teams in 6 years after all he's a career 244/336/446. Maybe it's how he rises to the occasion as his playoff numbers suggest 143/236/245. I know I miss the point after all he did hit a homerun in the playoffs in game 4 of the World Series in the Sixth innings in a tie game. And..there is this "I've turned a team around 20 games 4 times", at least he has a realistic outlook about his role and the part he plays in it and he doesn't self promote.