BRAD THOMPSON RUMORS

Pebble Hunting: Born to Be Twins by Sam Miller

Last week, the Twins signed Brad Thompson to a minor-league contract. Two weeks earlier, Jason Marquis signed a major-league contract with the Twins. Jason Marquis pitches to contact, gets ground balls, strikes out few. Brad Thompson pitches to contact, gets ground balls, strikes out few. Some people are stars long before they get famous, and some people are artists long before they...
Via Baseball Prospectus  |  22 days ago

Bobby Thompson Passes Away

“The news today of the passing of New York Giant Bobby Thomson brings great sadness to our organization. While Bobby was so well known throughout the world as the man who hit the most famous home run in baseball history, he was also a true gentleman who showed the respect for the game and carried himself with dignity that is so important to baseball,” said William H....
Via FullCountPitch.com  |  August 17, 2010

Astros Release Brad Thompson

The Astros have released Brad Thompson according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America and this week's edition of minor league transactions. Houston signed Thompson back in June after he chose to become a free agent when the Royals designated him for assignment. The 28-year-old righthander appeared in 15 games for the Astros' Triple-A affiliate, posting an 8.87 ERA with...
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  August 06, 2010

Royals P Thompson chooses free agency

Kansas City Royals pitcher Brad Thompson has elected to become a free agent rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha after being designated for assignment June 3.
Via Miami Herald  |  June 08, 2010

Brad Thompson Elects Free Agency

Brad Thompson has chosen to become a free agent after clearing waivers, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star (via Twitter). The Royals designated Thompson for assignment when they claimed Kanekoa Texeira off of waivers. 
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors  |  June 08, 2010

Non Roster Invitee: Brad Thompson – Royals

The Kansas City Royals may have to add Brad Thompson to their roster. Thompson is about the only pitcher wearing a blue hat that says KC that has actually recorded outs this spring. With a spot or two up for grabs in the pen and a rotation that has fallen on it’s face this spring the versatility of Thompson may gain him a gig with the Royals. Thompson, a veteran of five seasons...
Via Tireball.com  |  March 19, 2010

IRF Reacts to Brad Thompson

My IRF (Inner Royals Fan) got some good news* when it was announced the Royals had signed RHP-Brad Thompson to a minor league contract. *You may be asking yourself about my usage of “good news” when referring to the Royals signing Brad Thompson.  If you are, let me remind you that included in IRF are the words Royals [...]
Via Kings of Kauffman  |  November 19, 2009

Source: Royals have deal with righty Thompson

Right-hander Brad Thompson has agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, a major league source told FOXSports.com.
Via Fox Sports  |  November 19, 2009

Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson suspended for 3 games

Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson has been suspended for three games and fined for throwing a pitch near the head of the Mets' David Wright.
Via ESPN  |  August 07, 2009

Wellemeyer vs. Thompson: Thrive for Five

When Lohse returns, who is the #5 Starter? The two candidates, Brad Thompson and Todd Wellemeyer, have been pretty aware that they are fighting for this rotation spot in their last couple starts. They've both been working with Dave Duncan, and appear to be approaching each start the same way: Warm up, pitch poorly, repeat.
Via Red Bird Rants  |  June 25, 2009
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