The possible trade could have been just as much to replace Konerko at first had he left.

Thome has a higher career OPS, and had a higher OPS in 2004, Thome's last full year healthy.

 

Elaborate?

 

 

He's younger. He hits for average. He strikes out less and hits more doubles. He's not coming off of a year ending injury. He's never hit as many homers, but hasn't hit in the quality of parks that Thome has.

 

I love Thome. I also think Delgado's the better player and more of a sure thing. I'm happy either way. I'm not going to act like I didn't want Delgado though.