April 20 in Toronto Blue Jays History: The Blue Jays release former superstar Frank Thomas (2008)

On April 20, 2008 – The Blue Jays release former superstar Frank Thomas , who has 516 major league home runs and a 979 career OPS to his name. A five-time All-Star and two-time MVP, Thomas has gotten into conflict with manager John Gibbons, who benched him. After a clubhouse meeting, Toronto G.M. J.

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