Billy Beane Rank Quotations

There was a real sense of determination in talking to him. You could get carried away with superlatives with Frank Thomas. Arguably, he is one of the greatest offensive players of his generation.

This is a guy whose skill level and his presence in a lineup is undeniable. Even last year, if you look at the impact he had in the brief time he played, his skills are still there. Frank Thomas is a presence.

You could probably get carried away with superlatives when it comes to Frank Thomas. He's arguably one of the greatest offensive players of his generation.

This guy's skill level and ability is undeniable. Frank Thomas is a presence.

When Frank is healthy, he is a huge right-handed presence. And that's been a big issue for us the last couple of years.

Frank Thomas is a presence. Not only would he be our type of offensive player, he would be everybody's type of offensive player. ... If Frank is healthy, he's been good against everybody.

Frank felt great. Frank believes he'll be ready in spring training.

Frank believes he'll be ready in spring training. There was a real sense of determination in talking to him.

If you bring in a lefty to face Eric (a left-handed hitter), and then he has to face Frank Thomas right behind him. It's certainly going to lend itself to a lot of thinking in the other dugout.