Reds' Gomes might be up for arbitration

Associated Press photo by David Kohl Jonny Gomes hit 20 home runs last season for the Reds.

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By Staff report 11:57 PM Friday, November 20, 2009

The Cincinnati Reds tapped a familiar source on Friday, Nov. 20, adding seven former Dayton Dragons to their 40-man roster.

One of those spots became open when outfielder Laynce Nix just said no to an outright Triple-A assignment and instead opted for free agency. Also failing to get an offer was ailing pitcher Daryl Thompson. Catcher Craig Tatum was picked up by the Orioles on waivers.

What that all means is the Reds probably will offer arbitration to outfielder Jonny Gomes, the former Tampa Bay Rays castoff who became a fairly reliable power source last season. And they still could reel Nix back in.

Former Dragons making the winter jump are pitchers Enerio Del Rosario, Logan Ondrusek, Jordan Smith, Philipe Viliquette and Travis Wood; infielder Chris Valaika; and outfielder Chris Heisey.

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