CSF Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 According to Newsday, DePodesta and the Dodgers think Big Frank is only suited for the AL. Now that this has been settled (I hope), I hope Frank puts up an MVP type season and shut all the doubters and naysayers up. GO BIG FRANK! GO YOU WHITE SOX! (BTW, I heard this on the Score. I'll try to find a link. And if this has already been posted, sorry.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSF Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 Here's the tidbit from Newsday: LA Rejects Big Hurt New Dodgers GM Paul DePodesta scuttled the Frank Thomas-Odalis Perez deal that was in place before he was hired, telling people Thomas is "an AL player." The new idea might be to try to redo the deal, substituting Paul Konerko, though his $8-million salary is rich for the Dodgers' new pauper owner, Frank McCourt . . . There's word that Dodgers scouting director Logan White could be in trouble, odd given that "the Dodgers have the best prospects of anyone," one NL exec said ... Former Yankees exec Kim Ng has been asked to return by DePodesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Hmmm Konerko, well tradin his 8 million salary could definitely help keepin Maggs around. I think he's a Depodesta type of guy more than Frank, betta .OBP percentage and hits for a betta avg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillieHarris2 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 According to Newsday, DePodesta and the Dodgers think Big Frank is only suited for the AL. Now that this has been settled (I hope), I hope Frank puts up an MVP type season and shut all the doubters and naysayers up. GO BIG FRANK! GO YOU WHITE SOX! (BTW, I heard this on the Score. I'll try to find a link. And if this has already been posted, sorry.) i hope your right because Big Frank having an MVP caliber year would be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Hmmm Konerko, well tradin his 8 million salary could definitely help keepin Maggs around. I think he's a Depodesta type of guy more than Frank, betta .OBP percentage and hits for a betta avg. Ummm....... Frank's OBP is much better than Konerko's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillieHarris2 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Ummm....... Frank's OBP is much better than Konerko's. the reason why franks obp is higher then paulies is beacuse he draws way more walks them paul does, Frank had 100 walks last year whereas paul only had 43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Ummm....... Frank's OBP is much better than Konerko's. Oops, dunno what I was thinkin, definitely not .OBP, Thomas was .390 last year while Konerko in a bad year was way down to .305 down from .359 a year ago. But in 2002 Thomas has an .OPS of 833 while Konerko had of .857. Think that's what I first meant. Paul should rebound to that this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattyguy78 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 This is good news for me, of course i do love frank thomas...that last tidbit about the scouting director was interesting, i wouldn't mind him coming over here and working his magic for us in our depleted system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 According to Newsday, DePodesta and the Dodgers think Big Frank is only suited for the AL. Now that this has been settled (I hope), I hope Frank puts up an MVP type season and shut all the doubters and naysayers up. GO BIG FRANK! GO YOU WHITE SOX! (BTW, I heard this on the Score. I'll try to find a link. And if this has already been posted, sorry.) I think we all know Franks mvp days r over. But i'd be happy if he were to match last years 42 hr's and 105 rbi's...I would like the average to be a lil higher too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I think we all know Franks mvp days r over. But i'd be happy if he were to match last years 42 hr's and 105 rbi's...I would like the average to be a lil higher too... I still think it's very conceivable that Frank could put up MVP type numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattyguy78 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I think we all know Franks mvp days r over. But i'd be happy if he were to match last years 42 hr's and 105 rbi's...I would like the average to be a lil higher too... I'm pretty sure Frank finished in the top 5 last year for MVP voting, I see no reason why he couldn't have a repeat year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierSox Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 The big question is will Frank show up on Wednesday and what will Ozzie do if he doesnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorthsox Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I'm pretty sure Frank finished in the top 5 last year for MVP voting, I see no reason why he couldn't have a repeat year 15th, tie with...........Keith Foulke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 As for Konerko and his OBP, doesn't he have to actually get on base to have an OBP? I seem to remember that for the majority of last season he never even saw the field from an on-base perception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Oops, dunno what I was thinkin, definitely not .OBP, Thomas was .390 last year while Konerko in a bad year was way down to .305 down from .359 a year ago. But in 2002 Thomas has an .OPS of 833 while Konerko had of .857. Think that's what I first meant. Paul should rebound to that this year. Meanwhile, Thomas's career OPS of .996 destroys Konerko's career OPS of .812. And Thomas's OPS of .952 last year will probably be repeated this year(if not better), and it will most likely wipe out whatever Konerko does. If we can get Odalis for Konerko, straight up, get it done and over with and make DePodesta's first move a very s***ty one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillieHarris2 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 If we can get Odalis for Konerko, straight up, get it done and over with and make DePodesta's first move a very s***ty one. that would be solid for us but im highly doubtful of kw making any more moves until june or july Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmookie Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 id watch out with konerko i think last year was a fluke depodestas like beane, a shark, he'll get u with a trade for pk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSF Posted February 24, 2004 Author Share Posted February 24, 2004 id watch out with konerko i think last year was a fluke depodestas like beane, a shark, he'll get u with a trade for pk. Part of the reason why I'm not ready to part with PK is the same reason why I didn't want Foulke to leave: He'll go elsewhere and rediscover his hitting stroke while we wonder "What if?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 I agree. I think Paulie is going to hit much better this year. I base this on a very reliable and factual source .... gut instinct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninetyfour Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Meanwhile, Thomas's career OPS of .996 destroys Konerko's career OPS of .812. And Thomas's OPS of .952 last year will probably be repeated this year(if not better), and it will most likely wipe out whatever Konerko does. Yeah, tell me about it. This DBAHO guy needs to lay off the crack rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 The big question is will Frank show up on Wednesday and what will Ozzie do if he doesnt. That's a very good question. Unless there is a valid reason, he should get the same 'punishment' (it's not the word I am looking for, but it's close) that anyother player showing up late. Overall, I think he and the rest of the boys will be there when they are supposed to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Yeah, tell me about it. This DBAHO guy needs to lay off the crack rock. Hey.. :dips*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninetyfour Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Hey.. :dips*** You know, this place feels like church. Do I not have the right to assume that someone is smoking crack when they talk about the Dodgers wanting Konerko moreso than Thomas on the strength of OPS? Am I in the wrong here? Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 You know, this place feels like church. Do I not have the right to assume that someone is smoking crack when they talk about the Dodgers wanting Konerko moreso than Thomas on the strength of OPS? Am I in the wrong here? Let me know. It's ok if you feel that person's opinion is not very good, but don't assume he's smoking a crack pipe or is mentally retarded. That's very disrespectful. It's ok if you mean as sarcasm (state it in green ) but not as an actual statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 besides J.Reedfan8 is the only crack smoker on this site. it'll ruin his image if it's known that there are other cracker smokers on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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