MARK THOMAS RUMORS & GOSSIP

The Biscuits went 4-1 in a week that included two days off. They are now a game above the .500 mark (24-23) based on the recent strength of their starting pitching staff, who will soon be joined by a familiar face. Inside, catcher Mark Thomas and pitching coach R.C. Lichtenstein discuss Alex Colome’s progress and his importance to the team. Also inside, Ryan Garko is starting to...

Things are still rocking and rolling at the mothership but we've got a Tuesday treat for you all via the radio waves and the miracles of podcasting. I joined The Insiders, Mark Thomas and Mike Maniscalco, to talk about the ACC, the SEC and the NFL draft. The ACC is not devoid of all talent but even as the league's NFL draft pick numbers remain among the nation's best...

Widely-regarded as the best defensive catching prospect in the Rays system, Mark Thomas says he’s always had the physical tools. Inside both Thomas and Jamie Nelson, the Rays roving catching instructor, discuss what the young catcher needs to improve on defensively to make his first season at Double-A a success and to take the next step forward.

1940: Tom Williams (full name Thomas Mark Williams) was born in Duluth, Minnesota. He was the first American player to play regularly in the NHL since the Bruins’ Frank Brimsek retired. Plus, he and his brother Butch were the first American brothers to play. He was also part of the 1960 Olympic team that beat Czechoslovakia for the gold medal, also defeating the other favorites...

Montgomery Biscuits beat writer Will Sammon checks in with his first Biscuits notebook of the 2012 season with notes on 3B Cole Figueroa, RHP Scott Shuman, C Mark Thomas and more.

Mark Thomas has had a busy off-season. However, after spending time rehabbing his knee following a meniscus surgery and then playing seven weeks in the Australian Baseball League, his winter was culminated by being invited to his very first big league-camp. The 23-year-old catcher is being rewarded for his hard work this off-season and is looking forward to making the most of the opportunity.

Texassports.com sat down with sophomore Mark Thomas to talk about the pole vault and other topics.