September 1, 200817 yr http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...8518&spln=1 In a way, I kind of hope he calls it a career at 40, especially if this injury is going to require surgery. I'm ready to start the countdown of my first trip to Cooperstown.
September 1, 200817 yr QUOTE (greasywheels121 @ Sep 1, 2008 -> 04:09 PM) http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...8518&spln=1 In a way, I kind of hope he calls it a career at 40, especially if this injury is going to require surgery. I'm ready to start the countdown of my first trip to Cooperstown. I'm with you. Love Hurt, but maybe time to retire.
September 1, 200817 yr 1494 runs 2468 hits 495 doubles 1704 RBI .301 career average .419 career OBP .555 career slugging 1667 walks 521 career home runs 2 MVP's, 9 times in the top 10 MVP voting
September 2, 200817 yr QUOTE (greasywheels121 @ Sep 1, 2008 -> 05:09 PM) http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...8518&spln=1 In a way, I kind of hope he calls it a career at 40, especially if this injury is going to require surgery. I'm ready to start the countdown of my first trip to Cooperstown. Agreed. He's still got that career BA above .300. I'd hate to see him come back a shell of a shell of his former self and have that drop below .300.
September 2, 200817 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 1, 2008 -> 04:45 PM) 1494 runs 2468 hits 495 doubles 1704 RBI .301 career average .419 career OBP .555 career slugging 1667 walks 521 career home runs 2 MVP's, 9 times in the top 10 MVP voting It'd be nice to see over 1500 runs, over 2500 hits, over 500 doubles, but I think it's also very important to keep that average over .300. I can't believe it's fallen that far down, but it happens. I'd say if Frank wants to play another year, that's his choice to, if not, what a great career.
September 2, 200817 yr By playing one more year, Frank could conceivably reach several more milestones 1500 runs 2500 hits 500 2B 1750-1800 RBI 1700 BB 525-550 HR It'd be nice if he could hit those markers, but like others have said, he would do so probably at the cost of his .300 average. I want him to keep playing, because i'd love to watch him more, but i'm fearful he will only hurt his legacy by hanging on to long. Tough decision. I kinda think he'll try to play one more year if some team offers him a contract however
September 2, 200817 yr Why is everyone here acting like John Kruk with that .300 batting average? Didn't Shawon Dunston hover around that range a few times? Frank will be remember for his plate patience and power.
September 2, 200817 yr Whether he comes back or not, The big guy will always have a place in my heart. Good luck Frank.
September 2, 200817 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 1, 2008 -> 03:45 PM) 1494 runs 2468 hits 495 doubles 1704 RBI .301 career average .419 career OBP .555 career slugging 1667 walks 521 career home runs 2 MVP's, 9 times in the top 10 MVP voting All natural
September 2, 200817 yr QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Sep 2, 2008 -> 04:04 PM) Why is everyone here acting like John Kruk with that .300 batting average? Didn't Shawon Dunston hover around that range a few times? Frank will be remember for his plate patience and power. Huh? They are talking about his career average. Dunston's career OBP is under .300.
September 3, 200817 yr Huh? They are talking about his career average. Dunston's career OBP is under .300. I don't care if it's career or seasonal, I don't see the point in discussing batting average for a player especially like Thomas. Who cares if it falls below .300? I'd rather see him round out those numbers in the other categories that were posted. Just for fun, in 1997 Shawon batted .300/.312/.451.
September 3, 200817 yr QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Sep 2, 2008 -> 08:29 PM) I don't care if it's career or seasonal, I don't see the point in discussing batting average for a player especially like Thomas. Who cares if it falls below .300? I'd rather see him round out those numbers in the other categories that were posted. Just for fun, in 1997 Shawon batted .300/.312/.451. I'm pretty sure Frank is damn proud of his career BA... tough to find a quote on that but I recall that being one of, if not his proudest, stats.
September 3, 200817 yr QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Sep 2, 2008 -> 07:29 PM) I don't care if it's career or seasonal, I don't see the point in discussing batting average for a player especially like Thomas. Who cares if it falls below .300? I'd rather see him round out those numbers in the other categories that were posted. Just for fun, in 1997 Shawon batted .300/.312/.451. Even more fun, in 1993, he hit .400. Oh boy!
September 3, 200817 yr I love Hurt, but he's done. Does he realize it is the question. I can't see anybody signing him. He can't run and he's not blasting home runs at an alarming rate anymore.
September 8, 200817 yr He is by far my favorite ballplayer. I hate to see him go. I wouldn't mind one more round with Oakland, but only if he's healthy enough to do it. If not, how about eventually becoming the White Sox 1B coach? It would be awesome to see #35 hovering over first. It would make up for all the times he would bypass it with a long one to left. Edited September 8, 200817 yr by ChiSox35
September 9, 200817 yr QUOTE (ChiSox35 @ Sep 8, 2008 -> 12:13 AM) He is by far my favorite ballplayer. I hate to see him go. I wouldn't mind one more round with Oakland, but only if he's healthy enough to do it. If not, how about eventually becoming the White Sox 1B coach? It would be awesome to see #35 hovering over first. It would make up for all the times he would bypass it with a long one to left. If he is interested, he would make a way better hitting coach.
September 9, 200817 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 9, 2008 -> 09:01 AM) If he is interested, he would make a way better hitting coach. As long as he brings Hrniak along with him.
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