Is the Reds failure to sign Jonny Gomes their biggest mistake of the past few years?

I think so. Look at their outfeild. Bruce, Stubbs, erson, Balentien, and Tavaras. Only Bruce realistically can expect a 20 HR season. Gomes could hit 30 easily without playing every day as evidenced by last season when he was second only to Votto in slugging (and obp.)