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Burke Badenhop pulling ahead of Brandon Gomes for final spot in Tampa Bay Rays bullpen (St. Petersburg Times)

**By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer**

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

FORT MYERS -- With the rotation resolved, the Rays are now close to picking
between **Burke Badenhop** and **Brandon Gomes** for the final spot in their
bullpen.

Gomes is making it an easy decision. He had another rough outing in Tuesday's
8-0 loss -- six batters, four walks, one hit -- while Badenhop continued his
strong spring with two solid innings.

"There's never a good time to have three outings in a row and not throw well,
but especially toward the end," Gomes said. "But I'm feeling good and I'm
confident I'm still very close to where I need to be."

Gomes, a key contributor last season as a rookie, had offseason back surgery
and has not regained full velocity nor command. In 5 1/3 innings over six
games, he has allowed eight hits and seven walks and has a 15.19 ERA.

"He's just a little bit off; that's the best way I can describe it," manager
**Joe Maddon** said. "His velocity is probably down a tick and the breaking
ball, they're not chasing it."

Badenhop, acquired from the Marlins, has pitched 9 2/3 innings in big-league
exhibitions, ...

St. Petersburg Times

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