Vintage Frank Thomas returns after signing with Athletics
On Jan. 31, 2006, Thomas officially agreed to a one-year deal with the Athletics worth $500,000 plus incentives. It turned out to be a bargain, as Thomas regained his mid-career form by hitting .270 with 39 home runs and 114 RBI in his age-38 season – leading the A’s to the American League Championship Series.
Craig Muder is the director of communications for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
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