Mr. Showtime Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Thomas appears set to exercise option to stay on South Side Unless Thomas hears some surprising news from agent Arn Tellum in the next few days, he will exercise his option for a $6 million, one-year deal from the Sox and stay on the South Side for at least one more season. The 35-year-old designated hitter/first baseman has told several current teammates, and at least one former teammate, that early reports indicate this offseason's free-agent market is not favorable for players. That's why, in all likelihood, Thomas will remain with the Sox. "Chicago is where he wants to be," one Sox player said Monday. "Unless something changes in the next few days ... he's telling us that he'll be back." "Frank was hoping to see what was going to happen with the other (Sox) free agents by now, and who the manager would be, but he said his mind is made up," a former teammate of Thomas said. "Frank's one of those guys that likes being comfortable, and he's comfortable with the Sox." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 aren't we lucky? more home runs. and more DPs and pop outs to short right field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Only if we're getting the hit to all fields, hit for average, not pull the ball, or swing for the fences Frank than Okay by me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 No surprise whatsoever. No market out there for DH's. Seattle can plug their DH hole for less than what Thomas would want. I just hope he comes into camp with his head on straight and in shape. Remember...."some people were BORN to hit"...... .260....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Well there's $6 mil wasted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffHanneman Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 What a bunch of idiots you guys are. At $6 million, Thomas is a bargain. His .952 OPS was 6th in the league. Just look at how much every other hitter who can hit 40 homers and walk 100 times a year is making. Buy a freaking clue, morons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 What a bunch of idiots you guys are. At $6 million, Thomas is a bargain. His .952 OPS was 6th in the league. Just look at how much every other hitter who can hit 40 homers and walk 100 times a year is making. Buy a freaking clue, morons. Thanks for the insightful post us morons really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffHanneman Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Thanks for the insightful post Your welcome. us morons really appreciate it. Do you even know how to use a comma, idiot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I don't know the name and it says post 1 so welcome to soxtalk! it also says you average 218 posts a day - so I should know your name since that would be an incredible number of daily posts that even our most avid members have never met - odd computer glitch that it posts that average for a new member! If I may make a suggestion - I myself would agree with your statements that At $6 million, Thomas is a bargain. His .952 OPS was 6th in the league. Just look at how much every other hitter who can hit 40 homers and walk 100 times a year is making. The other lines of your post you could do without - not designed to win friends and influence people much. Just a suggestion. welcome again to soxtalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 What a bunch of idiots you guys are. At $6 million, Thomas is a bargain. His .952 OPS was 6th in the league. Just look at how much every other hitter who can hit 40 homers and walk 100 times a year is making. Buy a freaking clue, morons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Your welcome. Do you even know how to use a comma, idiot? That would be "you're" welcome. Why the hostility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Your welcome. Do you even know how to use a comma, idiot? N,O,P,E, p,l,e,a,s,e,e,x,p,l,a,i,n,t,h,a,n,k,s, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Your welcome. Do you even know how to use a comma, idiot? That would be "you're" welcome. You, done got him, did'nt you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 By the way, where was our $6 million dollar DH during the last Twins series? Oh yea, he had his head buried in a bucket of balls the whole time... Frank :dips*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 By the way, where was our $6 million dollar DH during the last Twins series? Oh yea, he had his head buried in a bucket of balls the whole time... Frank :dips*** He was "pressing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 By the way, where was our $6 million dollar DH during the last Twins series? Oh yea, he had his head buried in a bucket of balls the whole time... Frank :dips*** Yep, all Frank's fault.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFan Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Did we really expect anything different. I mean, if both myself and the team had the option to excersise the contract and it seemed apparent that the team would not than I would certainly exercise my option. Frank, said he wanted to stay because he feels comfortable, right. He wants to stay because he and his agent know there is nothing out there for him. Maybe something will inspire him and he will begin to play with the team rather than for himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Your welcome. Do you even know how to use a comma, idiot? Who the hell this guy think he is? :fyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 What a bunch of idiots you guys are. At $6 million, Thomas is a bargain. His .952 OPS was 6th in the league. Just look at how much every other hitter who can hit 40 homers and walk 100 times a year is making. Buy a freaking clue, morons. Nice, first, impression, JeffHanneman, English, Major. , , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Your welcome. Do you even know how to use a comma, idiot? Who the hell this guy think he is? :fyou Some douchebag that has no friends in the world so he will strive to be a pain in everyone's ass becasue nobody pays attention to him. He will come back in a month and tell us we should trade Joe Crede for Fernando tatis or something worthless just to try and get everyone pissed off so he can giggle and play with his imaginary friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 By the way, where was our $6 million dollar DH during the last Twins series? Oh yea, he had his head buried in a bucket of balls the whole time... Frank :dips*** Yep, all Frank's fault.... Not all his fault, but our so-called "franchise player" should perhaps show up for once in a clutch situation. Wait, that would be too much to ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Your welcome. Do you even know how to use a comma, idiot? Gee, neither Tom nor Kerry have that much anger built up Jeff, tired of living in their shadows? As for Frank, I always liked Frank and gave him the benefit of the doubt, but I have a feeling he isn't very good for the team. You keep hearing how all the problems in the clubhouse stem from Frank. He seems to be a bit much, like the other slugger from the other team across town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I don't see what's wrong with keeping Thomas as long as he is in the right spot in the batting order. Someone needs to get through to him that he is NOT a #3 hitter anymore. If he wants to hit home runs, he should hit in the #4 or #5 spot in the order when he'll come up with 2 outs and runners on more often. This way, his pop outs and ground balls don't necessarily kill us, and his homers give us that extra lift to give us a little momentum and hopefully have a big inning. I personally have no problem with Frank going trying to hit homers(other then the fact that we have the second closest thing to SamME So-So right here on the South Side). Afterall, homers are the quickest and easiest way to get runs on the board. You just can't try to do it on every f***in pitch like we did in that last series against Minny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I for one want to see frank finish out his career here, it just wouldn't be right seeing him in anything but black and white pinstripes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSOX45 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 aren't we lucky? more home runs. and more DPs and pop outs to short right field. Yay CWSOX45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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