[Lefty Noob]

ESPN is reporting that the Toronto Blue Jays have cut DH Frank Thomas.
This just a few days after he was benched after going just 0 for his last 13 and 4 for his last 35.
So, was this the right move? And does this spell the end of the Big Hurt's career?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

ESPN is reporting that the Toronto Blue Jays have cut DH Frank Thomas. The move comes just a few days after he was benched after going just 0 for his last 13 and 4 for his last 35. Was this the right move?

Wow!...didn't see that coming...he has his 500 dingers...and no one has signed Bonds...so I don't think there will be a taker. Loved seeing him hit the long ball in Mr. Baseball.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Wow!...didn't see that coming...he has his 500 dingers...and no one has signed Bonds...so I don't think there will be a taker. Loved seeing him hit the long ball in Mr. Baseball.

He wasn't happy about being benched, he was hitting something like .167, and he was due a $10 million option last year.
I can definitely understand why they did it.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

He wasn't happy about being benched, he was hitting something like .167, and he was due a $10 million option last year.
I can definitely understand why they did it.

Sad thing is, that money has changed the way a player goes out...in years past he would have been with the White Sox all his career, and gotten a farewell tour.

[azrael492]

I hope somebody picks him up. There has to be a team that needs a DH. He should not have to go out like this. He may have hung around too long.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by azrael492

I hope somebody picks him up. There has to be a team that needs a DH. He should not have to go out like this. He may have hung around too long.

Though to say he hung in too long when he is coming off a 26 Homer 95 RBI year. But he is 40 now...so it may be over.

[snooker]

It's sad to see him go and I was a big fan of him but I think his time was up ... Here in Toronto people are asking why didn't J.P. try to trade him . I'm sure he probably did try but there weren't any taker . If he does get pick up by another team I don't think he will get much in the $$$ . Again if plays this year it will probably be his last .