In the Trib:

 

And the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported the Twins might—repeat, might—have interest in Frank Thomas (White Sox), Nomar Garciaparra (Cubs) or Mike Piazza (Mets) as a DH.

 

GM Terry Ryan was quoted as saying about those three: "I'm not going to address anybody specifically. But I would say, if it's somebody who can hit or drive the ball, we're interested."

lol, they may have interest in him but I can almost gaurantee he'd have no interest in them. After all those years of playing for the White Sox, I just don't see Frank going to a rival like that.

lol, they may have interest in him but I can almost gaurantee he'd have no interest in them. After all those years of playing for the White Sox, I just don't see Frank going to a rival like that.

 

Get.Real.

Get.Real.

 

Also its not like the Twins will offer him more money than anyone else....

I just couldn't imagine frank in a twins uni.

Also its not like the Twins will offer him more money than anyone else....

 

Frank is exactly the type of player the Twins might go after. Someone that can really help them, but they could get cheap because of his health concerns. It's a gamble the Twins might take. As for Frank not going there, if they give him a shot at 500 HR, he gawn.

Frank is exactly the type of player the Twins might go after.  Someone that can really help them, but they could get cheap because of his health concerns.  It's a gamble the Twins might take.  As for Frank not going there, if they give him a shot at 500 HR, he gawn.

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The whole Konerko situation is what makes me think Frank will be back next season.

Frank is exactly the type of player the Twins might go after.  Someone that can really help them, but they could get cheap because of his health concerns.  It's a gamble the Twins might take.  As for Frank not going there, if they give him a shot at 500 HR, he gawn.

So are you of the opinion that the Sox aren't going to give him that opportunity next season?

So are you of the opinion that the Sox aren't going to give him that opportunity next season?

 

I don't know one way or the other.

lol, they may have interest in him but I can almost gaurantee he'd have no interest in them. After all those years of playing for the White Sox, I just don't see Frank going to a rival like that.

Two Words: A.J. Pierzynski! Now I ain't saying it is going to happen, in fact I doubt it but who thought Pierzynski would be a White Sox.

Two Words: A.J. Pierzynski!  Now I ain't saying it is going to happen, in fact I doubt it but who thought Pierzynski would be a White Sox.

The two situations are like apples and oranges.

The two situations are like apples and oranges.

not really actually: AJ had a tough time finding a team to play with and I suspect that if Frank doesn't come back to the Sox he might be in that same position.

not really actually: AJ had a tough time finding a team to play with and I suspect that if Frank doesn't come back to the Sox he might be in that same position.

I was thinking more along the lines of how Frank has been here over a decade and we're coming off a World Series championship season. Those circumstances make it a little more difficult to leave for a division rival if the Sox give him a role next year.

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If the Sox decide to go another direction, Frank could end up anywhere in AL.

The only time I could see Frank Thomas in a Twins uniform is for Halloween. It's not going to happen, he wouldn't want to go there I don't think.

You guys need to take off the silver and black glasses. If the Sox choose to not make Frank an offer, what would preclude him from accepting an offer from the Twins? Loyalty to the Sox? I don't think so.

While I would absolutely hate to see Frank in a Twins Uni, it would be fun to hear all their fans rationalize it.

 

I mean, I'd still be pissed, but it'd be fun.

 

Don't really think it's going to happen, though. 1.2%.

Funny stuff.

Frank won't be a Twin next year. Howver, Everett is the type of guy im sure Ryan would love to have. Look for Thomas staying put, Everett going north, and Konerk..ummm who knows ?!?!

I've said on numerous occasions, that I want to see Frank back here, if he wants to play, or just to retire. It'd crush me to see him play anywhere else.

 

With that being said, I'm not the least bit worried.

Frank is exactly the type of player the Twins might go after.  Someone that can really help them, but they could get cheap because of his health concerns.  It's a gamble the Twins might take.  As for Frank not going there, if they give him a shot at 500 HR, he gawn.

 

 

It's a very smart move for the Twins (or any team) to sign Frank. He can probably be signed for $3-4 mill plus incentives. If healthy he'll out up a .400 OBP and hit 40 HR's. If not healthy, it'll cost a team about $3-4 mill. There's a lot of upside making it a good risk for most teams.

 

On the flip side, what do I do? Frank is my all time favorite player and will always be. I have Thomas jersey and if he switches teams, I'd by his jersey even if it said Twins on it. Is that wrong?

 

 

Bob

It's a very smart move for the Twins (or any team) to sign Frank.  He can probably be signed for $3-4 mill plus incentives.  If healthy he'll out up  a .400 OBP and hit 40 HR's.  If not healthy, it'll cost a team about $3-4 mill.  There's a lot of upside making it a good risk for most teams.

 

On the flip side, what do I do?  Frank is my all time favorite player and will always be.  I have Thomas jersey and if he switches teams, I'd by his jersey even if it said Twins on it.  Is that wrong?

Bob

Nope, it's not wrong.

I hope Frank stays, but if he leaves the Twins would make sense for him.

I'm sure he'd much rather go to a team that is in contention than go somewhere like Tampa.

I've said on numerous occasions, that I want to see Frank back here, if he wants to play, or just to retire.  It'd crush me to see him play anywhere else.

 

With that being said, I'm not the least bit worried.

 

 

same here.

In the Trib:

 

It sounds like it's just speculation. I don't think we need to worry.

It's a very smart move for the Twins (or any team) to sign Frank.  He can probably be signed for $3-4 mill plus incentives.  If healthy he'll out up  a .400 OBP and hit 40 HR's.  If not healthy, it'll cost a team about $3-4 mill.  There's a lot of upside making it a good risk for most teams.

 

On the flip side, what do I do?  Frank is my all time favorite player and will always be.  I have Thomas jersey and if he switches teams, I'd by his jersey even if it said Twins on it.  Is that wrong?

Bob

$3-4 mill? With that ankle of his, Frank might not even get a major league contract. Could be a minor league deal with a ST invite, lots of incentive clauses if he can play and makes the team, no liability to the team if he cracks that bone in his foot for the third consecutive year.

 

Nobody is going to spend multiple millions of dollars just to find out if he's OK.