Headlines

  • Astros Sign Jason Castro
  • Red Sox To Sign Garrett Richards
  • Blue Jays Sign George Springer
  • Nationals Re-Sign Ryan Zimmerman
  • Red Sox, Enrique Hernandez Agree To Deal
  • Angels Sign Jose Quintana
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Indians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2020-21 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021
    • 2021 MLB Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • Last 100 Comments
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Frank Thomas

AL Central Links: Chernoff, Holaday, Twins, Danks, Royals

By Mark Polishuk | January 31, 2016 at 10:21pm CDT

Frank Thomas is rejoining the White Sox as a special consultant of business operations, the Hall-of-Famer told reporters (including CSN Chicago’s Dan Hayes).  Thomas had been working in an ambassador role with the Sox but took some time off to join Fox’s baseball broadcasts as an analyst; the Big Hurt will still continue his TV work in addition to working for the team.  Here’s some more from around the AL Central…

  • The Indians may not be done making lineup additions, GM Mike Chernoff said in an interview today with Jim Duquette and Jeff Joyce of MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM (Twitter links).  Giving up a draft pick for a signing wouldn’t be out of the question, Chernoff said, if the value balances out with the team’s long-term goals.  Ian Desmond and Dexter Fowler are the only two everyday players remaining with draft pick compensation attached via the qualifying offer, and Cleveland would have to surrender their first-rounder (the 15th overall selection) to sign either, a substantial loss for a smaller-market club.  I would guess that the Tribe would only sign Desmond or Fowler if either agreed to a low-cost one-year contract, so they could rebuild their free agent stock for the 2016-17 offseason and the Indians could then try to recoup a draft pick via their own qualifying offer.
  • With James McCann and Jarrod Saltalamacchia ahead of him on the Tigers’ catching depth chart, Bryan Holaday could be a spring trade candidate, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News writes.  Holaday has seen limited action over his four Major League seasons, with 108 games and 282 plate appearances to his name since debuting in 2012.  While the Tigers would undoubtedly like to keep Holaday as depth, he’s also out of options and likely couldn’t be kept at Triple-A without another team taking him on waivers.
  • During the TwinsFest fan event this weekend, Twins GM Terry Ryan answered questions about Joe Mauer, the team’s young players and the team’s ability to sign major long-term contracts, La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
  • John Danks is approaching the 2016 season with an eye towards extending his career, MLB.com’s Scott Merkin writes.  “I would say I’m more focused on this year, and my feeling is if I can put up a good year, then it won’t be my last year,” Danks said. “So I don’t want it to be my last year. I don’t want to plant that seed or anything. I’m a realist and understand that teams have to want me and for a team to want me, I’ve got to be good.”  Since signing a five-year, $65MM extension with the White Sox following the 2011 season, Danks has battled injuries and struggled to the tune of a 4.82 ERA and 5.9 K/9 over 563 1/3 innings.  The southpaw has at least been a durable innings-eater over the last two years, recording 371 1/3 IP since the start of the 2014 campaign.  Even if Danks struggles in 2016, he’s only 30 years old, so I suspect he’d find a minor league deal next winter to continue his career.
  • The Royals internally project to lose money in 2016 unless they manage another deep playoff run, Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star writes.  The team is willing to spend outside its comfort zone in order to take another shot at a World Series, with Mellinger noting that baseball’s shared TV contracts and revenue-sharing policies have allowed the small-market Royals to get into a position to contend in the first place.
Share 12 Retweet 11 Send via email0

Bryan Holaday Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Frank Thomas John Danks Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins

21 comments

Largest Contracts In Team History

By Mike Axisa | April 17, 2010 at 12:14pm CDT

We've already looked at the largest contracts by service time and position, so let's now dig up the largest contracts ever given out by each of the 30 teams. These are in terms of guaranteed money only, but some could end up being even larger because of incentives and option years.

  • Angels: Torii Hunter, five years, $90MM
  • Astros: Carlos Lee, six years, $100MM
  • Athletics: Eric Chavez, six years, $66MM
  • Blue Jays: Vernon Wells, seven years, $126MM
  • Braves: Chipper Jones, six years, $90MM
  • Brewers: Ryan Braun, eight years, $45MM
  • Cardinals: Matt Holliday, seven years, $120MM
  • Cubs: Alfonso Soriano, eight years, $136MM
  • Diamondbacks: Randy Johnson, four years, $53.4MM
  • Dodgers: Kevin Brown, seven years, $105MM
  • Giants: Barry Zito, seven years, $126MM
  • Indians: Travis Hafner, four years, $57MM
  • Mariners: Ichiro Suzuki, five years, $90MM
  • Marlins: Hanley Ramirez, six years, $70MM
  • Mets: Johan Santana, six years, $137.5MM
  • Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman, five years, $45MM
  • Orioles: Miguel Tejada, six years, $72MM
  • Padres: Jake Peavy, three years, $52MM
  • Phillies: Chase Utley, seven years, $85MM
  • Pirates: Jason Kendall, six years, $60MM
  • Rangers: Alex Rodriguez, ten years, $252MM
  • Rays: Wilson Alvarez, five years, $35MM
  • Reds: Ken Griffey Jr., nine years, $116.5MM
  • Red Sox: Manny Ramirez, eight years, $160MM
  • Rockies: Todd Helton, nine years, $141.5MM
  • Royals: Gil Meche & Mike Sweeney, both five years, $55MM
  • Tigers: Miguel Cabrera, eight years, $152.3MM
  • Twins: Joe Mauer, eight years, $184MM
  • White Sox: Frank Thomas, seven years, $64.4MM
  • Yankees: Alex Rodriguez, ten years, $275MM

Thanks to Cot's Baseball Contracts for the info.

Share 0 Retweet 0 Send via email0

Alex Rodriguez Alfonso Soriano Arizona Diamondbacks Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Barry Zito Boston Red Sox Carlos Lee Chase Utley Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Chipper Jones Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Colorado Rockies Detroit Tigers Eric Chavez Frank Thomas Gil Meche Hanley Ramirez Houston Astros Ichiro Suzuki Jake Peavy Jason Kendall Joe Mauer Johan Santana Kansas City Royals Ken Griffey Jr. Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez Matt Holliday Miami Marlins Miguel Cabrera Miguel Tejada Mike Sweeney Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins New York Mets New York Yankees Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Randy Johnson Ryan Braun Ryan Zimmerman San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Seattle Mariners St. Louis Cardinals Tampa Bay Rays Texas Rangers Todd Helton Torii Hunter Toronto Blue Jays Travis Hafner Vernon Wells Washington Nationals

0 comments

Frank Thomas To Retire

By Howard Megdal | February 11, 2010 at 6:56pm CDT

Frank Thomas, one of the most feared hitters of the past two decades, is calling it a career, MLB.com's Scott Merkin and Doug Miller report. Thomas is scheduled to have a Friday press conference in Chicago, where he had his greatest years, to announce the move.

Thomas has impressive career stats by any measure. He is 18th on the career list in home runs with 521, and his rate stats are even better: a career .301/.419/.555 batting line.

Thomas did not play in 2009, and had a .240/.349/.374 line in a 2008 season split between Oakland and Toronto.

With 1,311 games at designated hitter, and just 971 at first base, the debate will begin as to whether a primary DH belongs in the Hall of Fame. From this view, it will be hard to keep a hitter as dominant as Thomas out of the Hall.

Share 4 Retweet 0 Send via email0

Chicago White Sox Frank Thomas Oakland Athletics Toronto Blue Jays

122 comments

Frank Thomas “Close” To Retiring

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | June 25, 2009 at 2:44pm CDT

Frank Thomas says he's "close" to retiring, according to ESPN.com. The two-time MVP said there's only about a five percent chance he returns, but he never wants to unretire, so he's intent on thinking his decision through. Thomas believes he could still play in the major leagues and says he's in good shape.

The Big Hurt had eight homers and a .723 OPS last year with the Blue Jays and A's. He has a career .974 OPS and his 521 homers place him 18th on the all-time list. 

Share 1 Retweet 0 Send via email0

Frank Thomas

0 comments

Davidoff On Free Agents

By Tim Dierkes | May 20, 2009 at 4:45pm CDT

Newsday's Ken Davidoff runs through six current free agents, digging up new information about a few.

  • Paul Byrd never received a call from the Angels, so he'll continue to wait until later this summer to see what's available.
  • Frank Thomas is working with hitting coach Mike Easler, who believes "Frank might give it to the All-Star break."  Easler says another client of his, Jacque Jones, could help a club.
  • Jim Edmonds would play in the right situation, but his agent Paul Cohen doesn't know if there will be an offer.  Damion Easley, another Cohen client, would also like to continue his career.
  • A friend of Orlando Hernandez's tells Davidoff he's considering a comeback.  El Duque didn't pitch in the Majors last year.
  • In my opinion, these free agents are better served playing independent league ball than working out privately.
Share 0 Retweet 0 Send via email0

Damion Easley Frank Thomas Jacque Jones Jim Edmonds Los Angeles Angels Orlando Hernandez Paul Byrd

0 comments

Verducci: “It’s A Young Man’s Game”

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | May 16, 2009 at 10:23am CDT

SI.com's Tom Verducci links two of the year's most-discussed trends: the demand for young players and the demand for good defense, writing that "the renewed emphasis on defense hasn't helped the value of older players." As a result, teams are reluctant to sign older free agents like Frank Thomas and Jim Edmonds. Many of the older players who signed contracts this offseason are struggling; Verducci mentions Edgar Renteria and Orlando Cabrera among others. Of course it's too early in the season to make sweeping generalizations, but Verducci concludes that baseball's "a young man's game."

Verducci adds that teams like the Tigers and Rangers are playing better because they're defending better. Elvis Andrus has made his mistakes at short for the Rangers, but they're a stronger defensive team this year. Similarly, Brandon Inge and Adam Everett have strengthened the Tigers' defense and helped the team to an 18-16 start. The Rangers (1st) and the Tigers (3rd) are among the best teams in the league at converting balls in play into outs.
Share 0 Retweet 0 Send via email0

Adam Everett Brandon Inge Detroit Tigers Edgar Renteria Elvis Andrus Frank Thomas Jim Edmonds Orlando Cabrera Texas Rangers

0 comments

Cafardo’s Latest: Stetter, Catalanotto, Pedro

By Drew Silva | April 26, 2009 at 9:41am CDT

The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo has a few bits of information…

  • The Red Sox scouted Brewers left-hander Mitch Stetter last week.  The 28-year-old reliever has held lefties to a .170 average and rigthties to a .151 mark this season.  The Sox, who scouted him last week, are simply being thorough and exploring options in case they come to need anothery lefty in the pen, writes Cafardo.
  • Free agent outfielder Frank Catalanotto has received interest, but is holding out for the right fit.  
  • Jacque Jones and Frank Thomas have been working out together in Las Vegas and are both hoping to land MLB roster spots at some point this season.  
  • As Cafardo writes, "The Brewers may be emerging in the hunt" for free agent Pedro Martinez.  The Blue Jays, Astros, Rockies, A's, Orioles, Indians and Pirates are also thought to have some level of interest.  
Share 1 Retweet 0 Send via email0

Boston Red Sox Frank Catalanotto Frank Thomas Jacque Jones Milwaukee Brewers Mitch Stetter Pedro Martinez

0 comments

Crasnick On Remaining Free Agents

By Tim Dierkes | April 22, 2009 at 12:52pm CDT

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick has a new article up looking at a bunch of free agents.

  • Crasnick talked to one American League exec who views Pedro Martinez as "strictly a National League pitcher."  Coupled with his price tag and long layoff, the market isn't big for Pedro.
  • Ben Sheets is weeks away from a throwing program.  He's probably a ten-start guy this year, but interest figures to be strong.
  • Jim Edmonds hopes to sign by May.  He'll need two to three weeks to get ready.  Mark Grudzielanek also wants to play, and tells friends he only needs a week.  He'll look for a contender, and the Royals will hope he signs before June so they get that supplemental draft pick.  Jacque Jones is another guy who still hopes to play.
  • Geoff Jenkins is taking grounders at first base to increase his versatility.
  • Jay Payton suffered a shoulder injury lifting weights last month, but once he's healthy a few months from now he still wants to play.
  • Nothing appears to be cooking for Frank Thomas and Luis Gonzalez, who could be forced to retire.  Dave Roberts hasn't officially retired, but a comeback appears unlikely.
  • Paul Byrd's plan remains unchanged: sign with a contender around July.
  • Jon Lieber's agent says the pitcher has retired.  131 wins, including 20 in '01.  Lieber finishes with a 4.27 ERA in 2,198 innings for the Pirates, Cubs, Yankees, and Phillies.  He earned over $46MM, according to Baseball Reference.
Share 0 Retweet 0 Send via email0

Ben Sheets Chicago Cubs Dave Roberts Frank Thomas Geoff Jenkins Jacque Jones Jay Payton Jim Edmonds Jon Lieber Luis Gonzalez Mark Grudzielanek New York Yankees Paul Byrd Pedro Martinez Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates

0 comments

Rosenthal On Matthews, Thomas, Hammel, Niemann

By Tim Dierkes | March 31, 2009 at 9:05am CDT

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has a new column…

  • The Angels attempted to sell the Reds on Gary Matthews Jr., but it was a one-sided discussion. The Reds have no desire to trade Bronson Arroyo or Aaron Harang for Matthews.  Angels GM Tony Reagins told Rosenthal, "We haven't had much discussions with respect to trades and trade possibilities."   UPDATE: Reds GM Walt Jocketty told John Fay he hasn't talked to the Angels since the Winter Meetings.
  • Free agent DH Frank Thomas is still waiting for an offer.  He intends to delay a decision about retirement until at least the All-Star break.  My thought – his situation just got a bit tougher with Gary Sheffield becoming available.
  • Rosenthal says the Rays could keep both Jason Hammel and Jeff Niemann and cut Lance Cormier, if trade offers for the first two aren't acceptable.  Rosenthal adds the Rangers, Nationals, and Indians to the already known suitors (Padres, Pirates, and Rockies).  He names the Brewers as "yet another possibility."  Rosenthal says the Angels attempted to acquire Niemann a year ago but learned from Reagins that they're not actively looking for pitching.
  • The Phillies ate Adam Eaton's contract, but team president David Montgomery is unwilling to do the same to make Geoff Jenkins go away. 
  • Rosenthal says the offers received for Rockies infielder Jeff Baker "have not been enticing."  They may elect to keep him.
Share 0 Retweet 0 Send via email0

Aaron Harang Adam Eaton Bronson Arroyo Cincinnati Reds Colorado Rockies Frank Thomas Gary Matthews Jr. Geoff Jenkins Jason Hammel Jeff Baker Jeff Niemann Lance Cormier Los Angeles Angels Philadelphia Phillies Tampa Bay Rays

0 comments

Frank Thomas Still Looking For Work

By Tim Dierkes | February 18, 2009 at 8:49am CDT

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports talked to free agent DH Frank Thomas, who is "a little shocked" at the lack of interest.  Thomas says he’s in excellent shape and doesn’t intend to retire.  He believes he can hit 35-40 home runs this year and doesn’t want a part-time role.  Two unknown teams have at least expressed interest.

I’m guessing Thomas might have to accept a minor league deal.  I wonder if the Mariners could be a fit.

Share 0 Retweet 0 Send via email0

Frank Thomas

0 comments
Load More Posts
Show all

ad: 300x250_1_MLB

    Top Stories

    Astros Sign Jason Castro

    Red Sox To Sign Garrett Richards

    Blue Jays Sign George Springer

    Nationals Re-Sign Ryan Zimmerman

    Red Sox, Enrique Hernandez Agree To Deal

    Angels Sign Jose Quintana

    Marlins, Anthony Bass Agree To Two-Year Deal

    Twins Sign J.A. Happ

    Padres To Re-Sign Jurickson Profar

    Hank Aaron Passes Away

    Recent

    Jameson Taillon Could Be Next Pirates Player To Be Traded

    Latest On Yasiel Puig And The Outfield Market

    Quick Hits: Alex Wood, Giants, Twins, Ehire Adrianza

    Tigers To Sign Derek Holland

    Minor Transactions: 1/23/21

    Free Agency Notes: Mets, Richards, Red Sox, Profar, Bench Bat

    Latest On Brad Hand

    Astros Sign Jason Castro

    Orioles Notes: Marlins, Santander, Mancini, Deferrals, MASN

    Red Sox To Sign Garrett Richards

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Trevor Bauer Rumors
    • Kris Bryant Rumors
    • J.T. Realmuto Rumors
    • Marcell Ozuna Rumors
    • Masahiro Tanaka Rumors
    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Go Ad-Free
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • 2020-21 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021
    • 2021 MLB Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Indians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    ad: 160x600_MLB

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • Feeds by Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    hide arrowsFOX Sports Engage Network scroll to top
    Close

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version