Gomez signs contract with Mets

Outfielder Carlos Gomez signed a minor-league contract with the New York Mets and joined the team at spring training on Thursday. "My goal is to be a part of this team. Make the team and help," Gomez said.

Gomez has played 12 big-league seasons and had other offers to begin his 13th, he said Thursday. The 33-year-old hit .208 with nine home runs on a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays last season. This would be a second tour with the Mets for Gomez, who made his MLB debut with the team in 2007 and has also played for the Brewers, Rangers, Twins and Astros.

(With inputs from agencies.)