Bighurt52235

That was the best play in a long time. Now we're gettin' stuff going! Bases loaded, 1 in, and they're going ti Lefty JC Romero. Damn. Jimenez will bat from the right side.

Why was there a double header in the Humphrey Dome? I've never heard of a dh'er in a dome.

Check this out. http://espn.go.com/mlb/s/2003/0515/1554381.html Albert Belle still makes over $70,000 a DAY. Ridiculous.

Colon is going tomorrow? I guess they're skipping Garland then tomorrow.

I agree with you CW, it's not over until it's over. Truly. A few years ago I remember the Cubs coming back against the Brewers down 9-2 in the ninth, 2 out, nobody on.

I have no problem with Konerko. I'm sure he'll be fine over the course of the season. So he is struggling now, but who isn't? As far as catching the ball goes, he made one hell of a grab tonight on the liner that ultimately saved two runs.

I think he made his ML debut in Seattle and got the win, if I'm mistaken, please correct me. I do get to watch it tonight, and the rest of this weekends games, because I have FSN Northwest. I will be watching on WGN tomorrow, though.

Another solo homer for Frank. That makes 6 this season. Last night, when he first it that one, I thought it was a Grannie. Soxheads, I know your avatar is Yofu, but whenever I see it I think it is Man Soo Lee. Is he still the bullpen catcher?

I'm not too sure this is a bad idea. Now you are all backing Garland like he is Buehrle, when just a week ago most of you were saying he is trash and belongs in Charlotte. And why have Borchard in center and Everett in left? I think Everett won a Gold Glove in 1999 with Houston. I know he is a great fielder. I remember the first time I went to Comiskey, he made a wicked nice catch of a Fordyce liner over his his head running back. Plus, he is, in fact, a left-handed power hitter, who also swings from the right side. I wouldn't be against this trade. For those who don't like this trade, what'd ou think of the Garland and Singleton for Erstad trade that almost happened a couple of winters ago? Would you hace accepted that? I would have.

Barry Bonds has WON (got it right that time) the past two MVP awards. But if you'll notice I did say that Frank won the last 2 "AL" MVP awards. Also, my teacher is not a Cubs fan. In fact, I don't know one in Oregon who is. She didn't know who Frank was. Speaking of that, when I was in the library researching, the stupid old librarian assistant (female) asked me who my favorite all-time baseball player is. (She asked because I was wearing the 2000 AL Central Champion shirt) I said, " 'Big Hurt' Frank Thomas". She goes, "what era did he play in?" I looked at her angrily, "NOW", I said. She looks at my shirt, "and he plays for the White Sox?" I nodded, while rolling my eyes. "Oh, that's sad", she says. :fyou, stupid librarian lady.

Now, be aware that this is not a "Beyond the Glory" style of biography. At all. It's simply an essay about someone who has changed the world, an assignment for my sophomore English class. “The Big Hurt” Frank Thomas Frank Thomas has changed the face of Chicago White Sox baseball. He is the Franchise Player, which is saying a lot for an organization that had started in 1901. He is the White Sox all time leader in homeruns, RBI’s, extra-base hits, slugging avg., and on base percentage. He has also one two MVP awards. (whitesox.com) He also has done many things in the Chicago community. Frank Edward Thomas was born May 27, 1968 in Columbus, Georgia. He has 3 children, Sterling, Sloan, and Sydney. He went to college at Auburn where he is the all time leader in HR’s with 49. He even played football there as a tight end and caught 3 passes for a nice total of 45 yards. He also made an appearance in the Tom Sellek film, “Mr. Baseball”, and a cameo appearance in an episode of “Married with Children”. (whitesox.com) The Big Hurt was one of the most feared hitters of the 90’s. In that time, he was the only player in MLB history to have six consecutive seasons of .300+ batting avg., 20+ homeruns, 100+ RBI’s, 100+runs scored, and drawing over 100+ walks. He is, as of right now, the active career leader in on base percentage. In 1993 and 1994, he won the American League MVP award, the last player in the AL two win the hardware two consecutive times, twice leading his team to the top of the AL Central. (whitesox.com) Frank has made accomplishments off the field as well. In 2000 he filmed a public service announcement regarding gun safety among youths. That year, he also had a 12- year old boy join him at a game at Comiskey Park as part of the Make-a-Wish-Foundation. In 1993, he established the Frank Thomas Charitable Foundation, designed to improve the lives of Chicago area residents. He donates $50,000 every year to the Leukemia Society of America in memory of his younger sister who died when Frank was 10. (whitesox.com) Frank Thomas has had a fine career, which I believe will lead him into the Hall of Fame the first time his name is on the ballot. He has not only changed the lives of people in the game of baseball, but he has helped better the lives of the citizen’s of Chicago.

Too bad the didn't call the game in the 5th. They just had to wait for it to become official.

Sorry, just got to the board. I didn't even check the other threads.

Wow. Didn't even know he was up.

I can watch this game because have FSN Northwest! I'm very excited. My first chance to see Loaiza.

Good point CW. I just want to see a change happen.

What's his career winning percentage? It's gotta be better than Manuel's. I just, in the last couple of days, decided it would be best or Manuel to leave. Not that I think he is horrible, it's just that he is not working. Like Maurice Cheeks, Portland Trail Blazers coach, isn't excactly bad, but I think he'll get canned because he can't take his team to the next level, just like JM. They've both underachieved.

It was either him or Olivo, so they went with the known Sandy Alomar, Jr. Doesn't surprise me a bit.

Go to MLB.com and vote for our ballplayers. I don't care if they deserve it. Like NIKE says, Just Do it.

For what it's worth, we were in 1ST PLACE at this time last year. Right now I just keep telling myself. "The Angels were 6-14 last year" "The Angels were 6-14 last year" "The Angels were 6-14 last year" "The Angels were 6-14 last year" "The Angels were 6-14 last year" "The Angels were 6-14 last year" "The Angels were 6-14 last year" "The Angels were 6-14 last year" "The Angels were 6-14 last year" "The Angels were 6-14 last year" "The Angels were 6-14 last year"............. Hopefully, we'll be able to make a strong turnaround as well.

Bump? Please, sir. That is so cliche`

Reloading the chat thread. I'm the 425th view, but only the first response. I've never seen anything quite like it. I thought it was interseting.

Can we get a chat room for tonights game?

Graffy is in fact at 2B tonight. Rowand and Alomar starting.

I remember Frank Thomas in Mr. Baseball. Even though it didn't show his face, I could tell it was Frank by the way he was hitting.