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louismg A's fans want him back big time.
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/4/20/427815/breaking-jays-cut-big-hurt
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The On Deck Circle http://theondeckcircle.net/2008/04/20/thomas-released-conspiracies-a-plenty/
Who replaces him? Lind? Bonds?
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allonthefield I know the Giants have been heavily criticized for stocking up on old players, but I'd like to see them take a flier on Thomas. He could bring a much-needed jolt to the heart of their lineup, and signing him would put Rich Aurilia back in the role he belongs: utility man.-
DSPN Yeah, but don't the Giants have Omar Vizquel playing shortstop? I know he's on the DL but...
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Frank Thomas Released
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
11:10am: While I was writing the below, Frank Thomas was released. That was fast. I would expect the Jays to call up Adam Lind. They've lost a big chunk of run production, so they should be looking for a new DH. Barry Bonds? As for Thomas, I think there will be a ...
Blue Jays Release Frank Thomas
Batter's Box Interactive Magazine —
TSN is reporting that the Blue Jays have released DH Frank Thomas.
Ten days ago, this would have been... surprising. Today, not so much. A tip of the cap to Bauxite ramone who spotted the story. So. Any thoughts?
Frank Thomas Released
The Mockingbird —
Well, that was a quick answer to how serious this benching was going to be. Even Wilner thought it was going to take a couple of weeks, but TSN is reporting that Frank Thomas has been released. I’m sure we’ll hear more from both sides very, very soon.
Bizarre!
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Frank Thomas released
Lone Star Ball —
... The Blue Jays have released Frank Thomas, who learned yesterday that he was going to be sitting quite a bit, and was none to pleased about that. ...
Frank Thomas released!
Wax Heaven —
Two-time Most Valuable Player winner and member of the 500-Home Run club Frank Thomas has just been released by the Toronto Blue Jays! Thomas, who had gotten off to a terrible start had been benched and was not happy about it. The very next day after talking to the media, he was out of a job.
Is this the end of the road for Thomas, who has ...
Big Frank Hurting after Release
MVN RSS —
The word out of Toronto is slugging DH Frank Thomas who was benched days ago has been released by the Blue Jays. Big Frank who had 235 Times on Base, and 255 Total Bases last season certainly can still provide some offense with teams lacking in that area. It is certainly a small sample size to base a benching on. As, some players it takes ...
Blue Jays Release Frank Thomas!
Baseball Digest Daily —
Previous: Short Stops Around the Majors for April 19, 2008 Next: More Proof Brian Bannister Digs Voros Blue Jays Release Frank Thomas! by Joe Hamrahi on Sun 20 Apr 2008 11:28 AM EDT | Permanent Link According to TSN in Canada , the Blue Jays have released designated hitter Frank Thomas . Thomas was batting .167 in 16 games, with three homers and 11 RBI this season. WOW! Posted to: Main Page Joe Hamrahi Major League News Comments Post a comment No comments found. Post comment: Receive comment notifications for this article Subject: Comment: [image] Loading... Comment verification: ...
Late Morning Red Sox Delight - 4/20
SOX & Dawgs —
The Boston Red Sox won’t be playing any night baseball for the next two days. Today’s game starts at 1:35 PM, hence the reason why the normal afternoon post is earlier than normal. Then tomorrow on Patriots Day and Boston Marathon day, they will start at 11:05 AM.
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Bye Bye Big Hurt
Sports And The City —
This just in from the Holy Shit Department: Frank Thomas has been released. After benching him yesterday afternoon, the Jays handed The Big Hurt is walking papers this morning. Colour me surprised. And perplexed. I was going to write about Thomas' benching last night. I even had a title - "Trouble Brewin" - ready to go, in honour of the cancer that Frank was about to become in the Toronto clubhouse. It didn't happen and I woke up this morning, headed over to TSN.ca, and there it was. I guess the Jays had to act fast in order to keep the infection known as the Frank the Tank from spreading. Thomas' release is all ...
The Big Hurt Feelings
Babes Love Baseball —
... of the season, with three homers but a decent number of RBIs at 11. After being (permanently) benched Saturday, the 19-year veteran claimed foul as he thinks the Jays were attempting to limit his at bats so he wouldn't reach the 304 plate appearances he needed to guarantee his $10 million option for next season. But of course, Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi denied the allegations that the Big Hurt's contract options had any bearing on his decision. Shady. [TSN] | [MLB Trade Rumors] | [Wax Heaven]
The Big Hurt Will No Longer Need His Passport
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
The Blue Jays and slugger DH Frank Thomas have parted ways, a decision that came one day after Thomas balked at a reduced role with the Jays. Frank Thomas and Barry Bonds (Hold me, Barry . Hold me, Frank .) Thomas was released Sunday by the Blue Jays, just a year after hitting 26 home runs and knocking in 95 runs for Toronto. The big sticking point was a plate appearances clause that would have triggered a $10 million option next season. He’s hitting just .167 but does have three homers and 11 RBI this year. From TSN :“When told of his benching yesterday, the Big Hurt said it was an attempt by the club to limit his at bats in order to make ...
THT Live:Releasing Thomas
The Hardball Times —
One day after announcing that they would bench future Hall-of-Famer Frank Thomas, the Blue Jays have released him.
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BIG HURT HOMELESS
Epic Carnival —
by Sooze, Babes Love Baseball What do you do with a perpetually hurt, ornery, old dog? You put him down. That's exactly what the Toronto Blue Jays did with the angry, slumping Frank Thomas. Just a day after the Big Hurt was benched in favor of Matt Stairs, the club released the 39-year-old designated hitter. And Thomas is livid. He claims the organization benched him to avoid his 304 plate appearances, which would have guaranteed his $10 million option for 2009. On the other hand, Frank was batting just .167 over the first 16 games of the season, nailing three bombs with a fair number of RBIs at ...
Links of the Day 4/20/08
The Victoria Times —
It's 4/20, which is of course hilarious to pot smokers everywhere. Of course, the Victoria Times is always best read while high. The first time we're linking to the Canadian version of ESPN, and it's because of baseball. Frank Thomas ...
Frank Thomas released
Mojo Blog —
"The Big Hurt" Frank Thomas was released by the Toronto Blue Jays today. This move came mostly as a surprise, although Thomas’ slow start and the consequent benching had been reported earlier. The real reason seems to be his option for next season though.
"It’s pretty obvious," Thomas told The Canadian Press on Saturday when asked if he thought his contract led to his benching. "Sixty at-bats isn’t enough time to make that decision.
"I’m angry, I know I can help this team. My career isn’t going to end like this."
The 19-year veteran who turns 40 next month ...
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The World of Isaac —
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