Frank Thomas Released By Blue Jays; Several Teams Could Use Him, Including Blue Jays
Walkoff Walk —
... does not seem too keen on compromise.
But what's passed is passed, so where is Thomas going to go? Seattle needs power and their DH situation isn't exactly working out. If they could work in regular playing time, the Royals, Orioles and to a lesser extent, Rangers all make sense.
The thing I'm reminded of speculating on the one dimensional, defensively moot Thomas is that SOMEONE SHOULD SIGN BARRY BONDS.
Just not Toronto, cause Richard Griffin would totally freak out.
Griffin: Mailbag: Frank Thomas edition
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Griffin: Mailbag: Frank Thomas edition With Michael Kay seemingly away forever tracking down The Poubelle Twins and Parts and Labor for his show...we are stuck with Richard Griffin. Q. Hello Richard, Goodbye Frank Thomas and hello Barry Bonds? It’s hard to see him fit into a Jays lineup, but his name has been popping up recently. If winning this year is the number one priority and management is on a short leash, would the Jays ever consider signing the ’roids king? A. Barry Bonds? You have got to be kidding. Just what we need, a huge barcalounger in the ...
There's No Such Thing As 'Walking Too Much'
FanHouse —
... has his share of critics, and many of them are rightfully justified in their opinions. But one of the most ridiculous complaint ever levied on the guy is that he "walks too much." Far too many mainstream guys perpetuate the myth that this is somehow a bad thing, most recently Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star, answering a question his blog's mailbag about whether Bonds would be a good fit for the Blue Jays: ...
