November 23, 200520 yr Is anyone worried that this might mean Konerko won't be signed? I'll be pissed if Thome is considered a cheaper option at first base.
November 23, 200520 yr These are prospects we gave up. PROSPECTS. And we are getting PROVEN middle of the lineup power. I think this is a very good deal. We didn't lose any of our pitching from last year, this only improves our ballclub. Gio wasn't going to help us repeat, but Thome will.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 04:04 PM) Gio scared me with his small frame and injury problems. Haig bothers me more than Gio, but with the amount of money Philly picked up, we had to expect to give up something. It'll be interesting to see if either of those kids make it. Injury prone minor leaguers and Rowand for Thome at half the price.
November 23, 200520 yr Anyone missing Jeremy Reed? I'm not. Welcome to the defending World Champions, Mr. Thome! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Excellent, well played! Probably the best post in this whole thread.
November 23, 200520 yr The Thome trade should signal the end of the Frank Thomas era in Chicago. They will resign Konerko and there will be no room for Thomas. Ozzie and KW have been waiting for a chance to let Thomas go and between the injuries and the contract Frank will not be coming back. Thanks for the memories Big Hurt.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 03:05 PM) These are prospects we gave up. PROSPECTS. And we are getting PROVEN middle of the lineup power. I think this is a very good deal. We didn't lose any of our pitching from last year, this only improves our ballclub. Gio wasn't going to help us repeat, but Thome will. There will always be more prospects, 50 HR lefties from the Chicagoland area don't grow on trees. I, for one, can't wait to see Thome's name etched in the starting lineup. If Konerko is brought back--and I have gone on record saying I don't think both Thome and Konerko will be on the same roster--this team is primed for another division championship and beyond. I'm feeling pretty fuzzy right now. Good vibes right off the bat.
November 23, 200520 yr Konerko almost has to be back for this team to really be better. I hope they get it done.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 04:08 PM) There will always be more prospects, 50 HR lefties from the Chicagoland area don't grow on trees. I, for one, can't wait to see Thome's name etched in the starting lineup. If Konerko is brought back--and I have gone on record saying I don't think both Thome and Konerko will be on the same roster--this team is primed for another division championship and beyond. I'm feeling pretty fuzzy right now. Good vibes right off the bat. I agree. Don't you guys remember playing against Thome when he was with the Indians? I hated facing him, he was killer in Chicago. And now we'll be seeing that every game next year!!!
November 23, 200520 yr If it is consolation, BRUUUUUCE levine thinks this signals Pierre is likely next.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 03:08 PM) There will always be more prospects, 50 HR lefties from the Chicagoland area don't grow on trees. I, for one, can't wait to see Thome's name etched in the starting lineup. If Konerko is brought back--and I have gone on record saying I don't think both Thome and Konerko will be on the same roster--this team is primed for another division championship and beyond. I'm feeling pretty fuzzy right now. Good vibes right off the bat. We hang on to Konerko and you may as well get started on the parade plans for 2006.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(sircaffey @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 04:09 PM) Pods Pierre Thome Konerko Dye Pierzynski Gooch Crede Uribe Giddy Up. Except for Uribe's bi-monthly slump, not a lot of week spots in the line up.
November 23, 200520 yr The Sox are on the hook for 4 years of Thome @ 8 million a year. I think that is a very fair price for Thome.
November 23, 200520 yr One ? for you guys... This deal is great... No ? about that... But have some of you not watched baseball at all... It goes... Brian Anderson >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(Two Million More of These)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Juan Peirre Hell thats if Brian Anderson hits freaken .200. Want to know why? Because defense is that important... and I shudder to see all the doubles flying over that loser Pierres head... Hendry please help us out and get Juan as soon as possible... Save KW and Ozzie from themselves if possible... BUT ANDERSON NEEDS TO BE THE STARTING CF NEXT YEAR!
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(sircaffey @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 04:09 PM) Pods Pierre Thome Konerko Dye Pierzynski Gooch Crede Uribe Giddy Up. You forgot to add Buehrle Garland Contreras Garcia B-Mac Can you say dynasty??
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 04:09 PM) If it is consolation, BRUUUUUCE levine thinks this signals Pierre is likely next. I would much rather have Anderson. Having two light-swinging lefty hitters back-to-back really isn't that great of an idea.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 03:05 PM) Anyone missing Jeremy Reed? I'm not. Welcome to the defending World Champions, Mr. Thome! I just hate losing players that give 110% on every play. Rowand plays with heart. It may have been the right move, but it hurts....
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 03:11 PM) You forgot to add Buehrle Garland Contreras Garcia B-Mac Can you say dynasty?? Everything is set up for an amazing off season. Wow. Exactly what this team needs, and what Ozzie wants is available.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 03:09 PM) If it is consolation, BRUUUUUCE levine thinks this signals Pierre is likely next. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just vomited in my throat... Lets see... Good defense in Anderson... Terrible offense if Pierre... For a defense based team... Not of mention the terrible one is going to cost more... Heck with that... ANDERSON OR BUST!
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 04:05 PM) Anyone missing Jeremy Reed? I'm not. Welcome to the defending World Champions, Mr. Thome! Great post...How many years away is Gio from contributing if at all? Welcome Jim Thome!!
November 23, 200520 yr Beckett gone. Lowell gone. Delgado gone. Pierre next? I hope so. That would be dreamy.
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