Breaking: Jays cut Big Hurt

BWH — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:05:11 -0000

Frank Thomas was released by the Blue Jays this morning.

Bring him back!

Really makes you wonder why they cut Reed Johnson, given that Matt Stairs figures to be the new DH. Or maybe this is just a precursor to seeing Barry Bonds north of the border. The Jays will now presumably go:

LF - Stewart

CF - Wells

RF - Rios

DH - Stairs

Unfortunately, there's probably no place for Frank in Oakland any more, since MSweeney and Emil are clogging up the roster.

Link, via TSN Canada

"I think the decision is the manager's based on what he thinks is best for the team," said Ricciardi. "As a team we're struggling offensively and I just think Gibby is trying to spark our offence a little bit."

"A lot of guys are struggling, I don't think (Thomas) is alone. I think at this point you try and do what you can do to help the club and Gibby's trying to put our best possible lineup on the field."

UPDATE: Wait, great new idea from BWH: Cut MSweeney, Cust and Thomas platoon at DH. I see no problems with this. At all.

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Breaking: Jays cut Big Hurt