Big Hurt returns to A's in rout of Twins (AP)
Published 4/24/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Frank Thomas won in his return to Oakland. Rajai Davis got three hits in his Athletics debut. With two new and familiar faces in the starting lineup, the A's jumped on Minnesota starter Francisco Liriano for six runs in the first inning on the way to an 11-2 victory over the Twins in the rubber game Thursday.
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What a heartbreaker.The Associated Press: A's bring back Thomas, will be team's new designated hitter
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A's bring back Thomas, will be team's new designated hitter By JANIE McCAULEY 3 hours ago OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Big Hurt is back in the Bay Area and it's as if he never left. The Oakland Athletics agreed to terms Thursday with designated hitter ...
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Big Hurt returns and helps A's defeat Twins 11-2
Frank Thomas won in his return to Oakland. Rajai Davis got three hits in his Athletics debut.
Frank Thomas won in his return to Oakland. Rajai Davis got three hits in his Athletics debut.
