The 40-year-old Thomas isn't expected to return to the A's. He signed as a free agent after being released by the Blue Jays in May, but missed much of the season with a torn quadriceps. He batted .240 with eight homers and 30 RBIs in 71 games.

The Sports Network reports Oakland Athletics DH Frank Thomas filed for free agency Friday, Oct. 31.

Frank Thomas will not require surgery on his injured right quadriceps, as there is no tear in the area where the muscle connects with the knee, just scar tissue breakdown and tendinitis, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Thomas intends to play at least one more year, and he'd like to come back to Oakland. "I've made my money, now it's about fun," Thomas said. "I still have some things I want to accomplish. My goal is to come back here, and we'll see how it works out - that would be my first choice. Knowing I'll be healthy is good. I'm ready to get this behind me and gear up for next year."The Big Hurt appeared in just 71 games this year due to injury, and he was ineffective in those contests. He could have AL-only value if he lands a DH gig somewhere.

The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez belted his 522nd career home run in the sixth inning of the Tuesday, Sept. 9, game against the San Diego Padres to move past Willie McCovey, Frank Thomas and Ted Williams into 17th place on the all-time list.

The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports Oakland Athletics DH Frank Thomas has hinted he may retire. If he does, Thomas will join OFs Ted Williams, Babe Ruth and Mel Ott as the only players that finished their careers hitting .300 with 500 homers, 1,000 runs and 1,500 walks. Thomas has a.301 career average with 521 homers, 1,494 runs, 1,704 RBIs and 1,667 walks in 2,322 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez went 2-for-5 Saturday, Sept. 6, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with a home run and five RBIs, according to The Associated Press. He has 521 career homers, good for a tie with Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 17th place on the career list, and his 1,706 RBIs rank him 20th on the all-time list.

Frank Thomas will not return this season, as he was placed on the 60-day disabled list, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.The likely future Hall of Famer did not have one of his most productive seasons, and it is clear that the end of his career is coming soon.