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View Article  Smoltz Diagnosed with Severe Inflammation of the Bicep Tendon and Right Rotator Cuff
John Smoltz was placed on the 15-day disabled list today with no scheduled timetable for return.   more »
View Article  Thomas Officially an Athletic
The Oakland A's today agreed to terms with free agent designated hitter Frank Thomas. To clear a spot for Thomas on the roster, the A's placed outfielder Travis Buck on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 19 with shin splints. To clear a spot for Thomas on the 40-man roster, the A's transferred Eric Chavez to the 60-day DL.   more »
View Article  Frank Thomas Headed to Oakland?

According to WWWT (3WT) radio in Washington D.C., the Oakland A's have come to terms on a contract with DH Frank Thomas. Details are unconfirmed, and I'm not sure how reliable the Nationals radio announcers are, but we'll have more information as it becomes available.

Update

Yahoo Sports via Rotoworld is also reporting that Thomas is set to sign with the A's. Sounds like more evidence that the deal is at least close.

View Article  You Can Not Stop Chase Utley, You Can Only Hope to Contain Him
It's been quite some time since I've seen an athlete like Utley in person. The guy is just a tremendous player. He possesses incredible bat speed and is rarely fooled. His pitch recognition and plate discipline all seem to be improving to elite levels as well.   more »
View Article  More Proof Brian Bannister Digs Voros
In an interview with the Seattle Times, Brian Bannister talks about our own Voros McCracken...   more »
View Article  Blue Jays Release Frank Thomas!

According to TSN in Canada, the Blue Jays have released designated hitter Frank Thomas. Thomas was batting .167 in 16 games, with three homers and 11 RBI this season. WOW!

View Article  Can the Cubs Make Up Their Mind?
The Chicago Cubs today recalled outfielder Matt Murton from Triple-A Iowa and optioned infielder Eric Patterson to Triple-A.   more »
View Article  Rays Announce Signing of Evan Longoria to Long-Term Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays and third baseman Evan Longoria have reached agreement on a nine-year contract. It is the longest contract in the franchise’s history. The salaries for first six years of the agreement are guaranteed with the team holding a one-year option for 2014 season and a subsequent two-year option for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. The contract guarantees $17.5 million. If the Rays exercise both options, Longoria would earn more than $44 million over the life of the nine-year agreement.   more »