Twins Profile Part I: CF Carlos Gomez

Talk about high expectations. Nobody has a larger chip on their shoulder than Carlos Gomez. The Twins traded 2-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana to get him. He now roams centerfield in the Metrodome, a place once guarded by Kirby Puckett and Torii Hunter. He wears #22, the number of former Twins ironhorse, Brad Radke. This youngster reeks of greatness. Former teammate Jose Reyes, who has led the National League in stolen bases and triples for multiple seasons, has said of Gomez, "He is faster than I am." Carlos Gomez was born on December 4, 1985 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. When he was only 16, Gomez signed as an international free agent with the New York Mets. During his first year for AA-Birmingham, Gomez hit .281 with 53 runs scored, 24 doubles, 8 triples, 7 home runs, 48 RBI, and 41 stolen bases. Gomez was also the co-winner of the Sterling Award, which is given to the top Mets player in each minor league level. During his time for the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs, he ... [link]