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New Ray Gomez on critics: “If they hate me, it’s because I’m doing my job right”

PORT CHARLOTTE – One thing you know quickly about new Rays rightfielder Carlos Gomez:

He really doesn't give a spit if the opposition doesn't care for him based on howhard, aggressively, passionately, cockily —or something even more descriptive — he plays.

"That's how you want it," Gomez said Tuesday. "I don't want the other team to love me. I want them to hate me. Because if they hate me, it's because I'm doing my job right.

"I'm here for my teammates, my coaches, my staff, and to give everything I have to motivate my guys to come and give all their 100 percent to the opponents.