04-20-2008, 03:26 PM
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Frank Thomas Released By The Blue Jays
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The Frank Thomas era in Toronto has come to an end.
The 39-year old designed hitter has been released by the Blue Jays, one day after being benched as the teams' starting designated hitter.
Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi told ESPN that the release was by "mutual consent."
"Our best opportunity is to put other guys in the lineup at this point," Ricciardi told the Canadian Press. "Obviously, reduced playing time is not something that he was interested in. In order to let him go forward and get on with his career, I think it's fair to do it at this point."
Thomas was batting .167 in 16 games, with three homers and 11 RBI this season.
"I don't know that we have the luxury of waiting two to three months for somebody to kick in because we can't let this league or this division get away from us," Ricciardi said. "I don't think we have the spot to allow him to stay there and work it out."
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Blue Jays release designated hitter Frank Thomas
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