wilmot825 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 In the Daily Herald today there is a column that says the White Sox are open to bringing back Frank Thomas if he wants to come. But is this just a move to let him retire with the White Sox or will he actually play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Where would he play? He can only DH. The White Sox DH has a .900 OPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 It'd have to be so he retires. There's no place for him on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I'd assume retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 They didnt mean that they would have him play. KW said to have him on just so he can retire a whitesox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Unless the club somehow wants to have two specific Dh's that platoon and can't play any other defensive position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxMatt Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Id let him play one last time in front of the fans, then let him retire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (WSoxMatt @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 10:52 AM) Id let him play one last time in front of the fans, then let him retire  So who exactly do you release, or move down to accommodate this request. He hasn't hit all year long, so what exactly will this accomplish.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 10:56 AM) So who exactly do you release, or move down to accommodate this request. He hasn't hit all year long, so what exactly will this accomplish. Youve got players like Whisler to toy around with if you wanted too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Hates Prospects Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Old Big Frank >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DeWayne Wise  DO IT!!!  Honestly though, since Betemit cannot play 3B I would be in no way opposed to dealing Betemit off for a mid-level prospect and salary relief while bringing in the Big Hurt as a pinch hitter.  Big Frank would have to get a few games in at Triple A to get his swing back, so we deal Betemit, call up Phillips, then Quentin comes back and we send Wise down, and when Frank is ready we send Whisler back down and call up Frank.  Bench: Nix 2B/SS/3B, Castro C, Big Frank PH, Phillips 1B/LF, Pods/BA OF  With Carrasco and Gobble not getting much work we don't need so many pen guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Some of you guys are idiots: CENTER FIELD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 No no no, put Alexei in center, FRANK AT SHORT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (bschmaranz @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 11:05 AM) No no no, put Alexei in center, FRANK AT SHORT! How about Franklin at short? Â Â Â Sorry, couldnt help it with your avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I could see the Sox bringing him back and even keeping him on the bench as a very occasional PH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I approve this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I'd love to see a one day contract signed, complete with a big retirement ceremony, rocking chair, #35 retirement etc. It would be awesome. Beyond that, no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 11:33 AM) I'd love to see a one day contract signed, complete with a big retirement ceremony, rocking chair, #35 retirement etc. It would be awesome. Beyond that, no thanks. Â that is all the Sox are talking about doing. I dont know where everyone is getting Frank being an active player on the roster. That is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Unless he or Thome can spell Konerko at first (they can't). I see not place for him on the active roster. I want him back though, i hated how Jordan went out as a Wizard and i'd hate too see the Big Hurt leaves as an A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilmot825 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Sign him to a 10-day contract, like the NBA does, and let him play one game at home infront of the fans so he can go out in class. Let him retire like the classy player he was for so many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 12:35 PM) that is all the Sox are talking about doing. I dont know where everyone is getting Frank being an active player on the roster. That is a joke.  Dewayne Wise on the roster is the biggest Joke of them all.   Frank can't help with his glove Check Wise can't help with his bat Check  but...   Frank's Bat> Anything Wise can provide.    I'd rather be short on outfielders than put that joke of a AAAA player on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (wilmot825 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 11:53 AM) Sign him to a 10-day contract, like the NBA does, and let him play one game at home infront of the fans so he can go out in class. Let him retire like the classy player he was for so many years. Â Why 10 days? Sign him. Put him up to plate for one game. Retire after game. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVVY18 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 11:33 AM) rocking chair  Maybe Kittle could make him a rocking chair instead of a bench.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I think the White Sox should sign Robin Ventura for one game too and let him play in front of the fans. f*** it, put Ozzie and Joey out there too. Â I don't have to see him play again, he'd go 0 for f***in 4 anyways. If I see him one last time in a Sox uniform, I'd cream in my panties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (rangercal @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 01:53 PM) Dewayne Wise on the roster is the biggest Joke of them all.   Frank can't help with his glove Check Wise can't help with his bat Check  but...   Frank's Bat> Anything Wise can provide.    I'd rather be short on outfielders than put that joke of a AAAA player on the field.  The only reason Wise is on the roster right now is because of TCQ's injury. In another few days Wise will be choosing between Charlotte or another PCL or IL destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prochisox Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Obviously we would sign him in September when rosters expand and we could stretch out the finale of his career in a 30 day tribute. Who knows, he may play great and we make the playoffs and forces himself onto the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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