Free-agent designated hitter Frank Thomas is close to agreeing to a two-year contract with the Blue Jays.
Thomas, 38, batted .270 for the A’s last season with 39 homers and 114 RBIs. The A’s, who had negotiated with him for several weeks, were confident of re-signing him.
The Blue Jays lacked a full-time DH last season; seven different Jays had 40 or more at-bats in that role, led by Shea Hillenbrand, who was traded to the Giants in July.
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