Hey everyone. So this is my 2nd blog in the last 24 hours. Yes, I know I just posted the previous one, but I wrote it yesterday and just didn't upload it. But it's interesting timing considering I was talking about what the Giants might do with their outfield in 2017 considering both Angel Pagan and Gregor Blanco are scheduled to be free agents following the 2016 season. Well, on Friday, the Houston Astros released outfielder Carlos Gomez. And apparently the Giants might have some interest.
The quote goes "He's a name who's in play". According to Grant Brisbee of mccoveychronicles.com, Brian Sabean says Gomez is being discussed internally, but the Giants have to find out if Gomez would fit in their outfield and would be agreeable to a possible part-time job. So he's not currently being discussed to replace either Denard Span or Angel Pagan in the starting lineup. More likely Gomez would displace Gregor Blanco as the #4 outfielder and allow the Giants to rest Span or Pagan as we move towards October.
So who is Carlos Gomez? Gomez is a 2-time All Star who has spent time with the Mets, Twins, Brewers, and Astros. In his best 2 seasons in Milwaukee, 2013 and 2014, he hit .284 each year, with 24 Home Runs and 73 RBI in 2013, and 23 Home Runs and 73 RBI in 2014. He also stole 40 and 34 bases respectively. Gomez has had a down year hitting only .210 and .221 overall with Houston since they acquired him in 2015. Still, his most productive years were in the NL so it's possible his production was affected by moving to a new league. Overall Gomez is a .256 career hitter who has averaged 15 Home Runs and 32 Stolen Bases per year over a 10 year career.
Gomez is only under contract through 2016 so this signing would amount to essentially a 2-month tryout. Is he a better option than Blanco? At this point I'm going to say yes. Last night Blanco was announced as a pinch-hitter against the New York Mets, but after the Mets brought in Jerry Blevins to pitch, Blanco was called back and Ehire Adrianza pinch-hit instead. That means that Blanco did officially enter the game, but did not bat and did not play in the field. Is Gomez a better option than either Mac Williamson or Jarrett Parker? Again I'm going to say yes. Despite flashes, both Williamson and Parker seem to be overmatched at the Major League level, and Gomez has a track record that suggests that he is better than his numbers in Houston. If the Giants do pull the trigger, I'm on board. What do you think? Would you like to see Carlos Gomez in a Giants uniform?
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