Jays, Thomas part ways

[Sabres244]

The Frank Thomas era in Toronto has come to an end.

The 39-year old designed hitter has been released by the Blue Jays, one day after being benched as the teams' starting designated hitter.

Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi told ESPN that the release was by "mutual consent."

"Our best opportunity is to put other guys in the lineup at this point," Ricciardi told the Canadian Press. "Obviously, reduced playing time is not something that he was interested in. In order to let him go forward and get on with his career, I think it's fair to do it at this point."

Thomas was batting .167 in 16 games, with three homers and 11 RBI this season.

more... http://www.tsn.ca/other_sports/story...=topStory_main

[Uncle Jesse]

What AL teams could use a decent DH?

I'm sure he'll be picked up soon enough by some AL team.

[calr]

Wow. He has "New York Yankee" written all over him, considering the horrendous play of Jason Giambi. Sign him right now.

[Sabres244]

Wow. He has "New York Yankee" written all over him, considering the horrendous play of Jason Giambi. Sign him right now.

Giambi plays 1st.

[calr]

Giambi plays 1st.

Put Frank the Tank at first.

[Sabres244]

Put Frank the Tank at first.

Hell no. I don't want Giambi there as it is and Frank is probably worse.

[slowpokemcgee]

Posada can play first until he gets an arm again. Giambi can sit on the bench and rot for all I care.

[m76]

cutting the big hurt is a joke and makes the blue jays look fuckin stupid
he led their team in dingers last year and they owe him $18 mil wow

[Uncle Jesse]

cutting the big hurt is a joke and makes the blue jays look fuckin stupid
he led their team in dingers last year and they owe him $18 mil wow

According to this http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3355502


He is only owed just over 7mil.