Guillen weighs in on Big Hurt

 
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, a former teammate and coach of Frank Thomas, weighed in on Toronto's decision Sunday to release the outspoken slugger. [link]

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Blue Jays release designated hitter Frank Thomas

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 ...
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Report: After slow start, Blue Jays release Big Hurt

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.
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The Big Hurt Feelings

After Frank Thomas voiced his displeasure with the Toronto Blue Jays for benching him in favor of the left-fielding DH Matt Stairs, the club has released the 39-year-old designated hitter.
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Thomas Out - Lind or Bonds In???

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.
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MLB: Jays release Frank Thomas

  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 ...
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