Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Thomas deal is good move
Two-time American League MVP Frank Thomas has agreed to a one-year, $500,000 deal with the Oakland Athletics. The A's now have the big right-handed bat they've been looking for. The team will formally introduce its new acquisition tomorrow.
On the surface, this may seem to be a lot of money to pay an aging superstar who has been battling injuries. However, the A's did a few things right on this one.
The deal is just for one year, so the A's won't be tied too long to a player whose productivity will eventually decline. Thomas can make an additional $2.6 million in bonuses for staying healthy and making plate appearances. If he's productive, fine, pay him. Giving him guaranteed money and watching him get injured again and miss playing time would've been just damn foolish.
On the surface, this may seem to be a lot of money to pay an aging superstar who has been battling injuries. However, the A's did a few things right on this one.
The deal is just for one year, so the A's won't be tied too long to a player whose productivity will eventually decline. Thomas can make an additional $2.6 million in bonuses for staying healthy and making plate appearances. If he's productive, fine, pay him. Giving him guaranteed money and watching him get injured again and miss playing time would've been just damn foolish.
# posted by Steve Seepersaud : 8:33 PM
