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Frank Thomas Suitors

The Blue Jays are on the hook for the rest of Frank Thomas' salary this year, making him a fine bargain for a team looking for a DH.  It seems that the signing team will not be liable for his 2009 vesting option.  As an injury-prone DH with clubhouse concerns, Thomas has similarities to Barry Bonds.  The Big Hurt will come more cheaply, offering less production but no steroid baggage.  As far as suitors:

• Mariners GM Bill Bavasi will talk to his scouts about Thomas.  Question for Mariners fans: does Thomas offer more at DH than Jeff Clement, who is raking at Triple A?
• Rangers GM Jon Daniels didn't rule Thomas out but seems to be leaning away from it.  The Rangers have plenty of DHs on hand already.   
• The A's will at least have an internal discussion about Thomas, but they aren't tipping their hand. 
• Rays manager Joe Maddon was noncommital when asked about Thomas.  They did just add Dan Johnson.
• Could the Mets follow suit and release Carlos Delgado?

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