Should the Mets Pursue Frank Thomas?

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Should the Mets Pursue Frank Thomas?
NYsportsGUY NYsportsGUY posted 4/22/2008 from www.nysportspace.com [flag]
....Now I'm not saying Frank Thomas is the end all be all, but it would not hurt to have a power hitting right hander off the bench or even to play first against left handed pitching where Delgado is an easy out, hitting .200 with a putrid .273 on base percentage. Even though Delgado's average is still just .200 against right handers, his on base percentage is a respectable .341..... [link]

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The Roundup: The Art of Drafting Late-Round Gems
Published 4/22/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... blogger recaps it. (Red Lasso) Missed from the weekend: Serena Williams won a tennis tournament. (Oh no she didn’t) Pretty tremendous story of a one-handed softball hitter in college. (USA Today) Some more thoughts on the Who Owns Sports Coverage discussion. (Life After Newhouse) Photos of two Mets fans who were arrested after a brawl with Phillies fans. (700 Level) How about Frank Thomas to the Mets? (NYSportSpace)

In Case You're Wondering, Frank Thomas Cannot Play in the National League
Published 4/22/2008 by Josh Alper at FanHouse
Filed under: New York, Mets, NL EastIf you're a fan of a National League team, you may not have much knowledge of how things work in the Junior Circuit. They've got this designated hitter deal over there which provides a haven for players who can't field but can still hit. Some people hate it, some people love it but one thing everyone agrees on is that it exists. I bring this up because the good folks at NYsportspace.com are wondering if the Mets should be looking into signing Frank Thomas. Now I'm not ...

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