He bounced back as a leader of the talented young White Sox and hit .328 with 43 homers and 143 RBIs. He's not acting like much of a leader this year. Phillies minor-league coach John Kruk doesn't have sympathy for Thomas. The two were teammates briefly in 1995. And it's not just Frank, and it's not just baseball players.
People are greedy.
If you signed the contract, live with the contract and honor the contract until it's done. Thomas' power play casts all players in a bad light as they enter this final year of the basic agreement. Already, some players, such as Curt Schilling, have gone on the offensive to say it won't be their fault if there's a work stoppage after this season. In terms of public relations, an act like Thomas' is a killer for all players. The Rangers' media guide features a power motif on the front and back covers.