1 0 All Rob Reed^3015 Maybe more proof that there is a secret agreement between clubs against Bonds? On-base-percentage lover Billy Beane chooses Frank Thomas over Bay-beloved Bay-bo 4/24/08, 1:18pm Okay. Maybe money was the issue. But, I'm curious as to whether the A's inquired with Bonds at all in the offseason or since the season started? If they were so quick to pull the trigger and snag Thomas after he was released, it seems pretty clear that they were in the market for a power hitting, on base percentage getting DH. This would have been the greatest fit for Bonds, in my opinion, so long as he was reasonable on his price. [Rob Reed from Sylmar/CA] Replies: