Texsox Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 04:41 PM) The NFL "cuts the cord" on guys due for bonuses all the time and the players don't get guaranteed contract money like they do in MLB. That's not considered unethical. That's standard NFL practices. What's the difference here? Different labor organization with different standards and practices. Based on that, their contracts are structured differently. This $8 mil in a NFL contract would have been more like $4 mil with a $4mil bonus. Or looking over two years, it may have been $8 mil bonus and $5 per year. But that is basically the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Well, Thomas got paid to not play. Simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 He's reportedly heading back to Oakland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Matt Stairs with two home runs so far tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 04:27 PM) He's reportedly heading back to Oakland. Per Rotoworld: A source told Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown that Frank Thomas is set to sign with the A's. As long as Mike Sweeney is the one to go, it's the right move. Sweeney is hardly completely hopeless at the plate, but his power is gone, making him well below as a designated hitter. Thomas should step in as the starter there, with Jack Cust playing left field most of the time. Emil Brown would still start versus lefties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 12:36 AM) Matt Stairs with two home runs so far tonight. Ass...I was just typing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Well, supposedly a surprise team came in with a last-second offer on the Big Hurt... either Texas or Seattle. He's deciding today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Fantasy Tip EVERYONE PICK UP MATT STAIRS NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Just heard it on Mulli and Hanley-signs with A's. Go A's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3365079 Frank Signs with Oakland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 At least we've already gotten a few games with them out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I don't know if it is just a goofy quirk of mine or what; but, I really dislike players that are jersey collectors (i.e. Kenny Lofton). I especially dislike it when it is a former superstar hoping to hang on for another season or two. I understand they are looking for a paycheck, but, have at least some respect for tradition and legacy. I would hate to see that happen to Frank...despite me firmly believing he has put himself in every bad situation he has ever encountered. If he goes into Cooperstown wearing only three hats, I would be pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (rangercal @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 10:55 AM) http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3365079 Frank Signs with Oakland Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnwood Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Oakland will be on the hook only for about $337,000 — a prorated share of the $390,000 minimum Quite a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Frank had better not lower his BA below .300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (Gregory Pratt @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 01:22 PM) Frank had better not lower his BA below .300 That's what I'm thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I wonder how Franks feels about getting 2 to 3 games a week with Mike Sweeney as opposed to Matt Stairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 01:38 PM) I wonder how Franks feels about getting 2 to 3 games a week with Mike Sweeney as opposed to Matt Stairs? I'd say Mike Sweeney better get used to sitting down because Thomas is a better hitter and Oakland realizes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 01:38 PM) I wonder how Franks feels about getting 2 to 3 games a week with Mike Sweeney as opposed to Matt Stairs? sweeney might soon be gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Ryan Howard is getting benched for a couple of games. I wonder if he'll pop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 01:53 PM) Ryan Howard is getting benched for a couple of games. I wonder if he'll pop off. Does he have a ten million dollar option based on at bats involved? No, so its not the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Frank with career walk #1640(9th all time) and a run so far! GO FRANK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (WCSox @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 03:11 PM) Note that Paulie has been hitting about as badly as Frank over the past few weeks, yet Ozzie hasn't "indefinitely" benched him for lack of production, even with a much cheaper and ML-ready Josh Fields waiting patiently in AAA. The question was in reference to wanting the Sox to take the same basic action at the Blue Jays did, when the vast majority feel that Toronto's actions were wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (rangercal @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 12:43 PM) sweeney might soon be gone His back probably won't last anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A's fan Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 12:24 PM) His back probably won't last anyway. mike will stay on. Geren already has said that I love that frank is back he belongs in oakland. when Buck comes back raj davis will be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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