Olney: A's Offer Thomas Two Years

So the A's second offer for Frank Thomas is two years, $8MM, not all guaranteed.  Which begs the question, is the Big Hurt still in it for the money?  Because he could command much more on the open market.

As I mentioned in Oakland's team outlook, there's a decent chance Beane lets Thomas walk.  It all depends on whether he'll take a pay cut to stay.

Comments

[palehose35]

Even for the past few years, it's never been an issue of ability; it's been an issue of health with Frank. I wouldn't necessarily throw out more than 4M a year at him, but even one healthy year of the Big Guy is worth a full 8M or more. He's always been one of the best hitters we've ever seen, and I doubt that will stop until his health does so for him.

[Marco Radenkovich]

its going to come down to this off-season. if he works hard and comes back in better shape than this year, it can only help him. there's no doubt that he's worth 8 million over a year when healthy. and that milton bradley character, havent heard much from him...i wonder if it has anything to do with him...

Tim, what's your prediction for him in 07?

[RotoAuthority]

For Bradley? Something similar to this year, .280/.360/.450. If he could stay healthy and play some center...that'd be pretty valuable.