J.P. Ricciardi Done Gone and Lost His Mind
sportingnews.com 4/21/2008 — Okay, there are crazier things he could do than release Frank Thomas , but seriously: wtf, brah? I totally get that the Big Hurt's outward attitude was not cutting it anymore, but to just dice him like that. Well, the Jays actually had their ...

Who Needs a DH?
beyondtheboxscore.com 4/21/2008 — If you would've asked a baseball fan in the late 1990's for their top 20 players I'm almost positive Barry Bonds, Frank Thomas, Mike Piazza, and Sammy Sosa would've popped up. As we stand today none of them have a job, and only the former two seem ...

Pouting Thomas
drunkjaysfans.blogspot.com 4/21/2008 — I've been defending Frank Thomas lately in our comments sections, so I'll man-up and admit that there's a chance I've was wrong on this one. Maybe. But I still kind of don't think so. Thomas will hit. To me, it remains ridiculous to write him off ...

Climbing the Ladder with the American League 4/20/2008
seamheads.com 4/21/2008 — As temperature’s rise, so do the Red Sox As the third week in the American League comes to a close, teams begin to settle into place and find their groove. A.L. East W L PCT. GB L10 STRK Boston 12 7 .632 – 8-2 W3 Baltimore 11 7 .611 0.5 5-5 W3 Toronto 9 9 .500 ...

Roto Chronicles: American League – April 21
seamheads.com 4/21/2008 — It’s a long season, let’s practice a little patience. While you may start getting frustrated with the start of a couple of your star players, it is still worth waiting awhile longer as the season settles into a rhythm before acting upon their initial disappontment. Though, at the same time try to send out feelers and see if anybody might be willing to part with a C.C. Sabathia or Robinson ...

Blue Jays release slumping Frank Thomas one day after tirade — Boston.com -- Baseball News 4/21/2008
Slumping designated hitter Frank Thomas was released Sunday by the Blue Jays, who cut the 19-year veteran one day after he became angry for being taken out of the lineup.

SPORTS SHORTS — NY Post: Sports 4/21/2008
BASEBALL: Jays release Big Hurt Slumping DH Frank Thomas was released yesterday by the Blue Jays, who cut the 19-year veteran one day after he became angry for being taken out of the lineup . . . The Royals designated 39-year-old Hideo Nomo for...

Thomas is shoe-in for Hall ... if that's next — FOXSports.com News for MLB 4/21/2008
Now that the Jays have cut ties with Frank Thomas, Dayn Perry says it's time to think about the future. Specifically, the Hall.

Jon Heyman: Frank Thomas' messy divorce from the Blue Jays — SI.com - MLB 4/21/2008
Frank Thomas' career as a Blue Jays backup lasted a grand total of one day, albeit one very eventful day. On Saturday, Thomas publicly ripped management for demoting him, then didn't bother to appear either in the dugout or on the field during the ...

Diaz getting his chance with Jays — Major League Baseball News 4/21/2008
Robinzon Diaz's locker is located in the corner of the Blue Jays' clubhouse. Up until Sunday morning, the same spot was occupied by former designated hitter Frank Thomas, who was released by the club prior to that day's game. While Toronto is not ...