He lead the Geckos in HR, RBI, and the love of the fans.  And now he is gone.

Yes, I am speaking of none other than Marcus Thames.  After a $100K investment in the FA auction, Mr. Thames is departing for the greener pastures of SPR, for a paltry $400K, the SPR #1, and the SPR #1 Waiver Pick.

Goodbye, Marcus, and good luck!  And my all my free agent pickups fare as well....