Former Vol Gomes Called Up by Blue Jays

[VN News]

Former Tennessee standout Yan Gomes has been called up to the Major Leagues by the Toronto Blue Jays where he will join former Volunteer teammate J.P. Arencibia. In the starting lineup for tonight's contest against the New York Yankees, Gomes will become the first Brazilian-born player to appear in an MLB game.

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[sdowell]

Former Tennessee standout Yan Gomes has been called up to the Major Leagues by the Toronto Blue Jays where he will join former Volunteer teammate J.P. Arencibia. In the starting lineup for tonight's contest against the New York Yankees, Gomes will become the first Brazilian-born player to appear in an MLB game.

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struck out swinging in first at bat. glad he got the call up. he might get to say up if he produces. the guy he replaced was sent to AAA. go get em yan !!! VFL !!!!

 

[sdowell]

singled in 2nd at bat. first major league hit for him !! way to go yan !! get him that baseball !!

 

[steelejacs]

Yes indeed!
That rocks!

 

[TNVols58]

Both have hit HRs in the game tonight....JP has 2...pretty cool

 

[fryeguy93]

Always likes Yan. He was completely screwed at UT and I hope he hold no grudges

Great shot from MLB.com on game:

GO JAYS!!!! 2 GREAT GUYS!

 

[VolDoc11]

Todd Raleigh said he wasnt good enough to play UT baseball...(.Good enough to play Pro.) There was alot he was wrong about.. especially when it came to certain players.