Frank Thomas?
With official word Chicago has cut ties with the Big Hurt, it might be something the Mariners look into. He will come relatively cheap, and would be a decent DH.
The rumor mill says Beane has already come to a general agreement on the Big Hurt. If you believe Beane is smart (Arthur Rhodes not withstanding) then perhaps the M's might take a look as well.
He doesn't fit in long term, but he won't require a long term contract either. He is older than Carl Everett, has an attitude problem, and is injury prone.
He also is available, a HOF candidate and can hit when he's healthy.
I don't love it, but the options are dwindling by the day.
With official word Chicago has cut ties with the Big Hurt, it might be something the Mariners look into. He will come relatively cheap, and would be a decent DH.
The rumor mill says Beane has already come to a general agreement on the Big Hurt. If you believe Beane is smart (Arthur Rhodes not withstanding) then perhaps the M's might take a look as well.
He doesn't fit in long term, but he won't require a long term contract either. He is older than Carl Everett, has an attitude problem, and is injury prone.
He also is available, a HOF candidate and can hit when he's healthy.
I don't love it, but the options are dwindling by the day.
posted by Tom at
2:05 PM
