Will Thomas Re-sign?

<ralph.RemoveThis@minuet.net> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 06 Nov 2005 22:22:55 GMT, "Gary S. Simon"
> <garscosi.RemoveThis@thisisatypo.pipeline.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Particularly with Everett being let go, I'm guessing that the White
>>Sox will offer Frank Thomas an incentive-laden contract that would pay
>>him pretty well if he were able to stay healthy all season wqhile
>>homering every 13 at bats.
>>
>> There's almost always someone willing to pay more, and Thomas'
>>relationship with management has been strained.
> I think a healthy, 40+HR's/year Big Hurt would be the supreme DH in
> baseball. That said, I think his future health is a big question due
> to his size and the strain that could put on muscles, joints and
> bones. I think the the White Sox would be the perfect fit for Frank
> for many reasons, and I hope he can make it happen for 2-3 more years.
> I haven't liked his attitude at times, but I think if healthy, Frank
> will be 100% committed to do what he knows he has to do.
>
> I have no clue what will happen if Konerko, Thomas, and Everett are
> all 3 gone next season. A power shortage looms large in that
> scenario...

funny, that is the same thing people said last year losing Mags, Lee, and
Thomas.
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ralph.DeleteThis@minuet.net wrote in news:huktm1tfgqi0al5pnvn7p0ct5ekoom0erh@4ax.com:
>
> I have no clue what will happen if Konerko, Thomas, and Everett are
> all 3 gone next season. A power shortage looms large in that
> scenario...

Yeah, despite all the "small ball" rhetoric, the Sox offense really depended on the
home run this year. They were ninth in the league in runs scored but fourth in
home runs. (They actually hit more home runs than Boston, but Boston outscored
them by 23 percent -- in the *regular* season, that is!) The offense was bad but
it would have been horrible without the homers. I hope the Sox can work something
out with Thomas and he can get (and stay) healthy.

The pitching was great this year and it should be at least very good next year. If
McCarthy can pitch anywhere close to the way he threw at the end of the season, the
pitching should be excellent.
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<ralph.TakeThisOut@minuet.net> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 06 Nov 2005 22:22:55 GMT, "Gary S. Simon"
> <garscosi.TakeThisOut@thisisatypo.pipeline.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Particularly with Everett being let go, I'm guessing that the White
>>Sox will offer Frank Thomas an incentive-laden contract that would pay
>>him pretty well if he were able to stay healthy all season wqhile
>>homering every 13 at bats.
>>
>> There's almost always someone willing to pay more, and Thomas'
>>relationship with management has been strained.
> I think a healthy, 40+HR's/year Big Hurt would be the supreme DH in
> baseball. That said, I think his future health is a big question due
> to his size and the strain that could put on muscles, joints and
> bones. I think the the White Sox would be the perfect fit for Frank
> for many reasons, and I hope he can make it happen for 2-3 more years.
> I haven't liked his attitude at times, but I think if healthy, Frank
> will be 100% committed to do what he knows he has to do.
>
> I have no clue what will happen if Konerko, Thomas, and Everett are
> all 3 gone next season. A power shortage looms large in that
> scenario...

This year our pitching and defense carried the team throughout. I will not
be too worried about losing one or two of the above three, even if all of
them are gone. Ideally, I'd like to see Big Hurt healthy next year and sign
with the team.
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>Yeah, despite all the "small ball" rhetoric, the Sox offense really depended on the
>home run this year. They were ninth in the league in runs scored but fourth in
>home runs. (They actually hit more home runs than Boston, but Boston outscored
>them by 23 percent -- in the *regular* season, that is!) The offense was bad but
>it would have been horrible without the homers. I hope the Sox can work something
>out with Thomas and he can get (and stay) healthy.
>
>The pitching was great this year and it should be at least very good next year. If
>McCarthy can pitch anywhere close to the way he threw at the end of the season, the
>pitching should be excellent.
Yep, I agree about the pitching. I think the Sox could actually move
a pitcher or maybe two, to free up some Konerko dollars.

Yes, it is nice to get a 3 run HR when needed!
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"Gary S. Simon" <garscosi.DeleteThis@thisisatypo.pipeline.com> wrote in message
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>
> Particularly with Everett being let go, I'm guessing that the White
> Sox will offer Frank Thomas an incentive-laden contract that would pay
> him pretty well if he were able to stay healthy all season wqhile
> homering every 13 at bats.
>
> There's almost always someone willing to pay more, and Thomas'
> relationship with management has been strained.

It's all depending on Paulie. There are rumors in the works of Thome.
There are rumors of Matsui. There are rumors of Garland and some others to
the Reds for Griffy and some others. But until they know about Paulie, they
are stuck.
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