The Orioles have hired former Phillies general manager Lee Thomas as a special assistant to new front office head Dan Duquette. Thomas was general manager of the Phillies from June 1988 to December 1997 and also worked for the Cardinals from 1970-88. He was also a special assistant and an assistant general manager to Duquette with the Red Sox, and was a pro scout for the Brewers from 2004-06.