thephan

Philly Phan throwing in. Trade equity is a bit TBD I think on the Phils side not knowing the prosects well or having actually seen them in action (minor league stats are interesting measures sometimes IMHO). I wanted to say that I think that you will be very happy with Big Jim. I think his injury last season was just a bump in the road, and that most major leaguers go through something in thier career. Certainly his recient stats show that he has been a special guy (he did win the HR crown in the NL). Also, his defense is surprisingly good as it seems to generally be overlooked. Some of those 3B skills still remain. I have read most of this thread and see that there are character concerns about the departure of arow. Well, Thome is a club house leader and a community minded player. You have gotten the kind of guy that people want their children to grow up like. I don't think you've missed a step. Also, this is his home coming. He will be missed in Philly. I think you will find that there will be a lot of Philly phan crossover in rootig for the whitesox 'cause of Thome. I hope he hit the cover off the ball for you guys. I really hope he does it for him as he deserves it! Good luck Jim anf the Sox!