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Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes warms up during a spring training
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Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (7) plays in a game against the San
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Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes misses the tag sending St. Louis
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Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (7) plays in a game against the San
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Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (15) catches a foul ball to retire
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Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (15) in the fourth inning of a
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Chicago Cubs' Yan Gomes plays his position during the second game
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Chicago Cubs' Yan Gomes plays during the ninth inning of a
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. leaves the mound, between
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Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (7) plays in a game against the San
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Chicago Cubs' Yan Gomes plays during the third inning of a
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Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (7) plays in a game against the San
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Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes misses the tag sending St. Louis