A's Sign Frank Thomas to Upgrade Offense

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Free agent slugger Frank Thomas agreed to a one-year contract with Oakland, giving the Athletics the big bat they've been searching for in the middle of their lineup.

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Best of luck to the Big Hurt! He gave us 15 years of great baseball.

This is no big addition to the A's. Thomas will be on the IR more than he plays. Oakland A's make such bad decisions despite the stellar rep of Beane.

Why is this a bad decision? It's a risk, but a small one -- it's a one-year deal for $500,000. If he stays healthy and produces, he'll earn $2.6 million more through incentives.

I thought it was a weird acquisition from Beane too. (And I thought it was only the Giants who acquired the old guys!)

The A's is promoting Thomas has their big bat paired with Eric Chavez. So even though it's a small risk, does sound like they have big hopes for him. I personally don't think it's going to pan out to much. Who knows, maybe I'll be surprised.

As said above, it's low risk (omg, JIP and I agree)... FT hit 12 HR in 34 games last year. Even if he plays 100 and hits 20 homers, that's very much in line with a useful part of a Beane-designed team: Power + walks from the offense.

[ January 26, 2006, 02:16 PM: Message edited by: Bill W ]

There's hope for you yet! wink

We A's fans have high hopes for FT, but are well aware of his injury history.

It's really a no lose situation as 500k is nothing today for someone of FT's potential.

Most A's fans are guessing we will get him for 80-100 games. This is probably the best we can hope for, along with some pop.

Regardless, our pitching is solid so if it holds up, we may not need FT to be the difference maker.

Anyway , I like our chances this year, as long as our key guys can avoid extended stays on the DL. (FT excepted)

You guys are getting pop in the deal? How much? What kind--Coke or Pepsi?

I always liked Frank Thomas but I dont know if he will fit in with the team.

His best years are far behind him now...and how knows maybe he will surprise the critics out there.

I wish him the best. even though the Yankees are going to kick there ass!!!

-Gilbert

Dude, we'll see about that in April. I'll be there for all 3 games.

Here ass, there ass, everywhere ass ass?

Frankie is a good Aub. Though, I don't know if he meshes with any team.

Nothing against Bo, but FT was the best hitter to ever come out of Auburn. I fear that injuries have practically ended his usefulness to any MLB team, and won't be surprised if this is his last year.

thats nice your going to be there for all 3 games... too bad your going to watch your precious team lose...but then again you should be used of the yankees owning! your team...hehe

-gilbert

Own us, quite possibly? Steinbrenner can buy anything he wants, including a championship.

hehe thats true...Steinbrenner can go out and buy championships but as we seen the past couple of years it hasnt quite worked out for him! frown

Last couple of years? Try five years!

2001 lost World Series
2002 lost divisional series
2003 lost World Series
2004 lost ALCS
2005 lost divisional series

haha good one... yeah they haven't won in 5yrs and are in a major drought but the Yankees time will come...and its going to happen this season...so its all good I have faith in them... alot more then your team! hehe

-gilbert

Damn, you guys,

Keep the Yankee talk on the Yankees thread. Bad enough I have to look at it there!

Yeah!

Oh, and Yankees suck.

haha now now MIB I detect a little jealousy in that comment....dont worry the yankees wont beat up your team that badly...we'll go easy on them.. hehe

haha buccoman whats up all this yankee talk is too much for you?....you know people cant help but talk about the yankees love them or hate them they will always be the sh**

-gilbert