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Thomas To Be 'Everday DH' For A's

Apr 25, 2008 9:13 AM EST

Frank Thomas will reportedly be an everyday designated hitter as a member of the Oakland A's, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

"Yeah, he's the everyday DH," Geren said Thursday morning of Thomas. "And (Daric) Barton is going to get significant playing time. I'll get Mike (Sweeney) in there as much as I can. Having too many good players is never a problem."

In order to make room for Thomas on the team's roster, Eric Chavez was placed on the 60-day disabled list while he recovers from back issues.

Via The San Francisco Chronicle

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Big Hurt Returns To Oakland

Apr 24, 2008 12:48 PM EST

Frank Thomas officially returned to the Bay Area on Thursday, agreeing to terms with the A's on a contract, as reported by Yahoo.com.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Thomas signed with the A's just four days after being released by the Blue Jays.

Via yahoo.com

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Could Thomas, Bonds Be On Oakland's Radar?

Apr 21, 2008 5:23 PM EST

The Athletics are playing good baseball, and it seems possible that Billy Beane would entertain the idea of signing Barry Bonds or Frank Thomas, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

"I saw that he was released (Sunday) morning," assistant GM Dave Forst said. "We haven't even talked about it. We've got a couple DH options here now. Honestly, we haven't even had a discussion."

"We obviously enjoyed our time with Frank here (the '06 season), so sure, we'll have a discussion," he added.

Bonds, however, doesn't seem like as much of a possibility in Oakland.

"Barry who?" Forst said when asked about Bonds.

Via The San Francisco Chronicle

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Athletics Apr 2008 Archive

  • A's Place Foulke On Disabled List

    Contra Costa Times | Apr 21, 2008

    The Athletics have placed reliever Keith Foulke on the 15-day disabled list with stiffness in his neck.

  • Is Nomo's Career Over?

    MLB.com | Apr 20, 2008

    The Royals on Sunday designated 39-year-old Hideo Nomo for assignment, which may be a career ending move for the Japanese pitching legend.

  • Giants Still Interested In Dan Johnson

    Rocky Mountain News | Apr 18, 2008

    The Giants remain interested in first baseman Dan Johnson, who was designated for assignment by Oakland on April 10, giving the A's until Sunday to make a move with Johnson.

  • Scout: A's Should Make Harden Closer

    MLB.com | Apr 15, 2008

    Oakland starter Rich Harden can't seem to remain healthy enough to pitch over several innings, and a scout believes that the best thing would be for the team to make him their closer.

  • Thome Suspended, Fined

    | Apr 15, 2008

    Jim Thome has been suspended one game and fined by MLB for "inappropriate actions" during a game last week.

  • A's Place Harden On 15-Day DL

    espn.com | Apr 11, 2008

    The A's placed RHP Rich Harden on the 15-day DL Thursday with a muscle strain.

  • A's Designate Dan Johnson For Assignment, Add LHP Greg Smith

    AP | Apr 9, 2008

    The A's have designated 1B Dan Johnson for assignment, opening a roster spot for LHP Greg Smith.

  • Harden Scratched From Start Against Toronto

    ESPN | Apr 8, 2008

    Oakland's Rich Harden has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night because of back soreness.

  • A's Chavez Could Be Out Another Month

    AP | Apr 4, 2008

    The Oakland A's could be without 3B Eric Chavez for another month after undergoing his second epidural in less than five weeks.

  • Could Boston Deal For Harden Or Blanton?

    The Boston Herald | Apr 1, 2008

    The Red Sox could be interested in dealing for either Rich Harden or Joe Blanton of the Athletics.