Eckstein powers Blue Jays in 1st game without Frank Thomas

Blue Jays release designated hitter Frank Thomas

MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 4/20/2008 on tsn.ca

The Frank Thomas era in Toronto has come to an end. The 39-year old designed hitter has been released by the Blue Jays, one day after being benched as the teams' starting designated hitter. Thomas was batting .167 in 16 games, with three homers and 11 ...

Report: After slow start, Blue Jays release Big Hurt

Baseball Toaster found this 4/20/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

A day after getting benched and openly complaining about playing time, Blue Jays designated hitter Frank Thomas was released by Toronto, according to a report from TSN of Canada on Sunday.

Thomas Out - Lind or Bonds In???

The On Deck Circle posted 4/20/2008 from theondeckcircle.net

A look at the reasoning behind the Frank Thomas release, the current state of the Toronto Blue Jays line-up, and possible replacements for Thomas including prospect Adam Lind or (gasp) Barry Bonds.

MLB: Jays release Frank Thomas

FanGraphs Baseball found this 4/20/2008 on network.nationalpost.com

  The Blue Jays could not wait for Frank Thomas to start hitting. And he was not willing to wait on the bench. So by “mutual agreement” – in the words of general manager J.P. Ricciardi – the Jays gave Thomas his release Sunday morning ...

MLB: Are We Set for a Barry Bonds Return?

jl3 posted 4/20/2008 from ballhype.com

The Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend have released slumping Designated Hitter Frank Thomas, so does this mean the first brick has been laid for a possible Barry Bonds return to baseball. The last we heard from Bonds' agent, he wasn't just sitting by the pool side sipping on Margaritas but was working out and preparing for a call to play ball and being the DH for an ...