News and Notes: A's Interested In Thomas

Right Field Bleachers found this 4/23/2008 on mlb-rumors.blogspot.com [flag]

Just two seasons ago, Frank Thomas was the most popular guy in Oakland. He hit .270 with 39 HR and 114 RBI, finishing fourth in the MVP voting before bolting for the Blue Jays. However, now that he is available again, the Athletics are considering bringing him back. Jack Cust is looking more and more like a one hit wonder, so bringing in Thomas to probably platoon with Mike Sweeney makes a ... [link]

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