southsider2k5 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(robinventura23 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 01:39 PM) I agree. All these surgeries and recorvery time, plus the risk of re-injury. It may be time for The Hurt to call it a career, unfortunately. Then let the HOF debates begin. Its ironic that a HOF thread got bumped today. People might want to start looking at making reservations for Cooperstown in 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 01:44 PM) Its ironic that a HOF thread got bumped today. People might want to start looking at making reservations for Cooperstown in 2010. I'm spamming this thread lol, but this guy's basically reponsible for me liking the Sox. I know I'll be there. I can guarantee that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 01:43 PM) 1 injury to Frank has killed 2 of our seasons........well Maggs was hurt last year too. Basically 2 injuries have killed 2 seasons, wow. This season is killed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 01:45 PM) I'm spamming this thread lol, but this guy's basically reponsible for me liking the Sox. I know I'll be there. I can guarantee that. ^ same goes for me and most of the guys our age on here. First season i remember is 1993, the sox were the talk of the town, the cubs were not. Therefore little steve = sox fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 To me, the team does not need more power, it needs somebody who can do what Frank did at his best ... make the opposing pitcher work his ass off and draw a bunch of walks in the process. They need a guy who has got a good eye at the plate more than anything. There are a few out there and KW will have to overpay. Which is exactly what he should do at this juncture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 01:47 PM) To me, the team does not need more power, it needs somebody who can do what Frank did at his best ... make the opposing pitcher work his ass off and draw a bunch of walks in the process. They need a guy who has got a good eye at the plate more than anything. There are a few out there and KW will have to overpay. Which is exactly what he should do at this juncture. Brian giles... jk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 From last month: QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 21, 2005 -> 01:28 PM) WHEN he is voted into the HOF I will be there for the ceremony, I gaurentee that. I will find a way to fly out to Cooperstown. I've watched this guy play my entire life, he's been my favorite ball player for as long as I can remember and that moment when he is recognized for his accomplishments I will be there to share in the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Montana Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 The good news is that this is known to us before the deadline. Get well big man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan3530 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 i feel really bad for frank. if we were to go one and win the world series it would suck if he wasnt a part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 12:47 PM) To me, the team does not need more power, it needs somebody who can do what Frank did at his best ... make the opposing pitcher work his ass off and draw a bunch of walks in the process. They need a guy who has got a good eye at the plate more than anything. There are a few out there and KW will have to overpay. Which is exactly what he should do at this juncture. So we should try to pry Kevin Youkalis off of the Red Sox? He is the Greek God of Walks, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox1422 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 06:16 PM) Get well Big man and we will see you in 2006. i think this might be Thomas' last hoorah with the Sox. 3.5 million buy out or 10 million for a broken down DH. Unfortunately as Jim Morrison would say "This is the end" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(soxfan3530 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 01:52 PM) i feel really bad for frank. if we were to go one and win the world series it would suck if he wasnt a part of it. He certainly was part of it though. He certainly made this team better for the time he was here. However, I'm glad that we don't have to rely on just Frank anymore. The White Sox are now a good TEAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred3535 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 This season is killed? That is perhaps exaggerating, but it will be much more difficult to advance in the playoffs without: a) Acquiring a middle of the order bat. or B) Carl Everett playing like Carl Everett circa 2000, Jermaine Dye playing like the Jermaine Dye of the last two months (aka .900+ OPS) for the rest of the season, or some equally unlikely development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossarian Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I think we've seen the last of Frank Thomas in a Sox uniform, or any uniform for that matter. Hope he's salted away some money. He never earned Sammy Sosa big bucks, and he's a much better hitter, competitor, and human being. I'll take Frank in his prime over a juiced up Sosa any day. I'll take the injury prone Frank of the last few years too. I'm glad Frank played for my team and Sosa played for the cute adorable ones. I just don't think he'll be back. You could see he was really laboring this year, and was still able to put up formidable power numbers. He better be a first ballot HOFer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred3535 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 i feel really bad for frank. if we were to go one and win the world series it would suck if he wasnt a part of it. I hope he would feel as if he contributed, because he certainly did, there's no denying that. The Sox averaged nearly a run better per game when he was in the lineup, and extended their division lead eight games after he returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulokis Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(bigred3535 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 12:54 PM) That is perhaps exaggerating, but it will be much more difficult to advance in the playoffs without: a) Acquiring a middle of the order bat. or B) Carl Everett playing like Carl Everett circa 2000, Jermaine Dye playing like the Jermaine Dye of the last two months (aka .900+ OPS) for the rest of the season, or some equally unlikely development. This definitely requires getting a bat. Our offense needs a boost. I'll take Huff or Overbay in the middle of the order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 01:53 PM) He certainly was part of it though. He certainly made this team better for the time he was here. However, I'm glad that we don't have to rely on just Frank anymore. The White Sox are now a good TEAM. This is a serious question. Are you crying right now? If not crying do you have tears in your eyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 01:56 PM) This is a serious question. Are you crying right now? If not crying do you have tears in your eyes? i'm consoling him, no worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 01:56 PM) This is a serious question. Are you crying right now? If not crying do you have tears in your eyes? Ha not at all. I'm liking this thread right now. Frank's getting his dues in it, and he hasn't been ripped yet. Edited July 29, 2005 by greasywheels121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDavisFutureHOF Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(Yossarian @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 12:55 PM) I think we've seen the last of Frank Thomas in a Sox uniform, or any uniform for that matter. Hope he's salted away some money. He never earned Sammy Sosa big bucks, and he's a much better hitter, competitor, and human being. I'll take Frank in his prime over a juiced up Sosa any day. I'll take the injury prone Frank of the last few years too. I'm glad Frank played for my team and Sosa played for the cute adorable ones. I just don't think he'll be back. You could see he was really laboring this year, and was still able to put up formidable power numbers. He better be a first ballot HOFer. Awsome post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I'm gonna go back and read the rest of this thread, but I first wanted to say that I wish they hadn't reported this until after the deadline. That kind of seems like the obvious thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spod=Ratings Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 wow well good season while you were here Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDavisFutureHOF Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I really am going to miss that big f***er! He and Robin were the 2 that made me a Sox fan -- this blows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(BDavisFutureHOF @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 02:00 PM) I really am going to miss that big f***er! He and Robin were the 2 that made me a Sox fan -- this blows I thought that was ben davis that made you a sox fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDavisFutureHOF Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Lol -- Ben Davis is my boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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