DrunkBomber Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 13, 2006 -> 01:07 PM) I don't know if anyone's forgetting exactly how streaky Thome is in the homer category. He's due for one of those ridiculous streaks any day now. I agree. Im very pleased with his numbers right now. He has always gone through dry spells during the season during his career. Not to mention his age. I think he will still do good and hit in the high 40's and maybe creep in there. This is definately the most protection hes had around him in a lineup in a long time too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Jul 13, 2006 -> 10:38 AM) That would be cool...but I think Dye and Konerko will end up with low 40s. And Crede with 30. Think about that...50, 40, 40, and 30 on one team...and scatter in a couple 20. crede will have to pick it up to hit 30 (he's on pace for 29) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 QUOTE(DrunkBomber @ Jul 13, 2006 -> 12:52 PM) This is definately the most protection hes had around him in a lineup in a long time too. Ironically, his one 50-HR season came in '02, after the Indians dumped most of their prolific hitters. He had TONS of protection from '94-'01 (Belle, Manny, Justice, Murray, Giles, Sexson, Fryman, Matt Williams, the Alomars, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I'm thinking so. Konerko and Dye however will not be close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringfieldFan Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 He could do it but it will be close. Sure, he is at 30 and its the "midseason" break, but they have played 88 games, and only have 74 left. He does have the luxury of interleague being over, but with his age, and Ozzie's style, I forsee several "rest" days before the final stretch run. SFF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Wasn't there just a thread a few weeks ago outlining how horrible Jimmy is and how he sucks, strikes out too much, stance is all wrong, is probably hurt, etc, etc...? :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBatterz Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I yes for Thome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthSidePride05 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Voted Yes for Thome! "Weeeell, I'll put it like this.. Honestly, this is how I see it.. my swing feels very good, it's gonna be great". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I think he'll reach 50 if he stays healthy. As was mentioned earlier, he's due for one of his patented hot streaks (and it might have kicked in if the AS break hadn't come along ... 5 dingers in July). I predict 52. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 QUOTE(YASNY @ Jul 14, 2006 -> 09:39 AM) I think he'll reach 50 if he stays healthy. As was mentioned earlier, he's due for one of his patented hot streaks (and it might have kicked in if the AS break hadn't come along ... 5 dingers in July). I predict 52. Just remember, Yankee Stadium and Comerica Park have nice short RF porches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tealeafreaderii Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 QUOTE(Hangar18 @ Jul 13, 2006 -> 11:10 AM) YES. I will say this though, Mr. Incredible is the quietest 40+ homer guy in Chicago .............. I dunno about that... enter Mr. World Series MVP.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I think he'll reach 50 if he stays healthy. As was mentioned earlier, he's due for one of his patented hot streaks (and it might have kicked in if the AS break hadn't come along ... 5 dingers in July). Thome has been locked in again since the Pittsburgh series, from what I can tell. He's been hitting homeruns off of everyone, consistently, game after game, and even right off the bench, BOOM! I hope the break didn't screw up his swing, but I doubt that it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rventura23 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 and to think I said I would be very happy with Thome hitting 30 before the season started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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