whitesox247 Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 AL comeback player of the year: Frank Thomas, White Sox Hmmm, Thomas ... or Loaiza? The White Sox have a couple of candidates for comeback player of the year (and if Roberto Alomar re-signs there as a free agent, they'll certainly have another candidate next year). The pick here is Thomas, because his value to the White Sox when he's on comes in many different ways. And he has traveled quite a distance, from getting scolded by Paul Konerko last year on the weekend before the All-Star Game for not being a team guy to being a legitimate candidate for the game this July. http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/6483237 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 I'd say Carl Everett has a better shot than Frank at winning the award. At this point last season Everett was hitting under .200. Loaiza has to be on pace to win the award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 My vote is for Estaban... Hell, he might even pick up the Cy Young if we start scoring for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Fainter Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Next year we'll have a whole s***potful of candidates for Comeback Player of the Year. At least at the beginning of the 2004 season. Of course, if they duplicate their 2003 season(s) next year, they wouldn't really qualify for the Comeback award. And, Jason, I wasn't aware that Everett had such a bad year last year. If that is the case, then please tell me why we gave up so much for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Everett was banged up last year, but this year he's playing very well and has always been one of the more talented players in the majors. Most of the guys in the deal aren't that great in my mind. I still can't say whether the Sox won or lost this deal simply because the trade isn't finalized. Plus, if the Sox get two first rounders out of it plus get Everetts services for a few months for free, then they are definately doing just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Fainter Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Jason, I'll agree with you IF we get the two first rounders, but it might result in us eating a big contract next year through arbitration or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Everett was banged up last year, but this year he's playing very well and has always been one of the more talented players in the majors. Most of the guys in the deal aren't that great in my mind. I still can't say whether the Sox won or lost this deal simply because the trade isn't finalized. Plus, if the Sox get two first rounders out of it plus get Everetts services for a few months for free, then they are definately doing just fine. Jason, Carl Everett has averaged the following numbers over the 8 years of his career. .267 17 HR 67 RBI And that INCLUDES his two monster years. He may be talented, but those two years have clouded everyone's brain as to the kind of player he really is. He is an average player at best who has the ability to have a huge year if the stars align properly. There are lots of those type players in the Big Leagues, including Carlos Lee, who's numbers are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Loaiza all the way. He deserves it more than any of the corpses that posess the same dugout that he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 the big question mark is are we going to go after any fa, which means we will lose our 1 rounder. but that pick may be in the 20's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 To be comeback player of the year, don't you need something to come back from? As far as I'm concernd, E-Lo never arrived as a major force until this season, so what did he come back from? He was just a below average pitcher before this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 To be comeback player of the year, don't you need something to come back from? As far as I'm concernd, E-Lo never arrived as a major force until this season, so what did he come back from? He was just a below average pitcher before this season... Wasn't he injured last season ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Wasn't he injured last season ? i remember something like that. but still he is having a career yr, i wonder if he can do it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 You can only win the awARD once and i think THomas won in 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Everett was banged up last year, but this year he's playing very well and has always been one of the more talented players in the majors. Most of the guys in the deal aren't that great in my mind. I still can't say whether the Sox won or lost this deal simply because the trade isn't finalized. Plus, if the Sox get two first rounders out of it plus get Everetts services for a few months for free, then they are definately doing just fine. Jason, Carl Everett has averaged the following numbers over the 8 years of his career. .267 17 HR 67 RBI And that INCLUDES his two monster years. He may be talented, but those two years have clouded everyone's brain as to the kind of player he really is. He is an average player at best who has the ability to have a huge year if the stars align properly. There are lots of those type players in the Big Leagues, including Carlos Lee, who's numbers are better. first you attack king alvarez, then jurassic carl in the same day. enough! :fyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 You can only win the awARD once and i think THomas won in 2000 You're right. He did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 So he can't be a nominee again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Rex, I agree his numbers aren't great, career wise. But he did develop into a pretty good player and when healthy he has been pretty good. From what I've seen of him I love what he does. The Sox did overpay though. Well if the Rangers take Pacheco and Rupe they overpaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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