Frank Thomas or Everett?
The long rumored deal of Frank Thomas signing with the A's has finally become official. Beane has been targeting Thomas all off season and supposedly was just waiting for his health to improve.
So lets look at this quickly. Both Beane and Bavasi needed more pop in their lineup, and neither one had a lot of money to do it. Of course we know what Bavasi did- he signed Everett.
Beane signed Thomas for much less money up front, but the contract escalates to the point where he could cost about the same as Everett if he is healthy.
While Thomas has a bit of reputation himself, I'd take him over Everett. His contract is better- if he gets hurt or is a problem. it costs Beane $500,000. If he stays healthy enough to stay in the lineup, he's going to hit. He's extremely motivated to hit 500 home runs as he thinks he needs it to get to Cooperstown.
In the big picture, both are short-term bandaids, but I have to say I side with Beane on this one.
Who would you take?
The long rumored deal of Frank Thomas signing with the A's has finally become official. Beane has been targeting Thomas all off season and supposedly was just waiting for his health to improve.
So lets look at this quickly. Both Beane and Bavasi needed more pop in their lineup, and neither one had a lot of money to do it. Of course we know what Bavasi did- he signed Everett.
Beane signed Thomas for much less money up front, but the contract escalates to the point where he could cost about the same as Everett if he is healthy.
While Thomas has a bit of reputation himself, I'd take him over Everett. His contract is better- if he gets hurt or is a problem. it costs Beane $500,000. If he stays healthy enough to stay in the lineup, he's going to hit. He's extremely motivated to hit 500 home runs as he thinks he needs it to get to Cooperstown.
In the big picture, both are short-term bandaids, but I have to say I side with Beane on this one.
Who would you take?
posted by Tom at
3:27 PM
