ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick checked in with this tidbit on Kansas City's potential interest in Jonny Gomes:
The #royals, in the market for a RH bat, have Jonny Gomes on their list of potential trade targets. #redsox
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 14, 2014
The Royals, contending for a playoff spot at 48-46, probably would not have to give up much for Gomes, who has struggled this season on the whole but does have an .832 OPS against left-handed pitching.