February 27, 200620 yr http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...rtsbaseball-hed Thome limited to DH--for now Sox newcomer not likely to play 1st base till middle of March BY MARK GONZALES Published February 27, 2006 TUCSON, Ariz. -- Jim Thome isn't scheduled to play first base in the Cactus League until the middle of March, but the White Sox newcomer remains on schedule to be healthy when the regular season starts April 2. Thome has been participating in fielding drills and said his surgically repaired right throwing arm feels fine. But trainer Herm Schneider said throwing is the last part of Thome's recovery from surgery last summer. He isn't worried. "He's going to play without restrictions," Schneider said. Thome will be relegated to designated-hitter duties when the exhibition season starts Wednesday against Arizona at Tucson Electric Park. Thome will play primarily in games against American League teams where the DH is used and probably will play in "B" and minor-league games when the Sox play at National League spring-training parks. "He'll tell me how many at-bats he'll need," Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said. "First base will be my decision. I don't want him to do something that will put him out for a couple weeks or months. But you might not see him too often at first base." With Thome limited to DH--a role he will fill during the regular season--Ross Gload and Casey Rogowski will get more playing time behind starter Paul Konerko at first base. "It's not really hard for me to get at-bats," Thome said. "Whatever Ozzie wants from me is fine. He's the leader who will make those decisions. That's fine."
February 27, 200620 yr That Paul guy seems to handle first fine anyways. I just don't want to rush Thome in the least bit. If this means resting him a lot during ST, that's more than fine.
February 28, 200620 yr QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Feb 28, 2006 -> 12:40 AM) I don't want him playing first base at all. Me too. My concerns were the same as Ozzie--I don't want to see Thome get hurt and be out for a while. Sounds like Ozzie and us two are on the same page
February 28, 200620 yr QUOTE(klaus kinski @ Feb 27, 2006 -> 07:40 PM) This is good-those infields are like cement anyway who is the girl in the picture
February 28, 200620 yr QUOTE(quickman @ Feb 27, 2006 -> 08:19 PM) who is the girl in the picture Jewel
February 28, 200620 yr Thome's Limited To Dh Duties Early On; Plus News on Frank By Jason Gage Feb 27, 2006 Soxtalk.com Newly acquired slugger Jim Thome will begin spring training as the club’s designated hitter. Thome, who has primarily been a 1st baseman throughout his career (started his career at 3rd), will ease his surgically repaired throwing arm back into action...More
February 28, 200620 yr QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 27, 2006 -> 08:04 PM) How about 'til late October? You just made me think. If we do make it to the World Series again (knock on wood), which one of Konerko/Thome sits during the NL park games? lol Edited February 28, 200620 yr by Jordan4life_2006
March 1, 200620 yr Author You just made me think. If we do make it to the World Series again (knock on wood), which one of Konerko/Thome sits during the NL park games? lol <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Konerko will play third base.
March 1, 200620 yr http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...rtsbaseball-hed <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Whatever it takes to get him 450-500 at bats. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Konerko will play third base. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did he ever play 3B. I don't remember
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