DBAHO Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Konerko gets peers' praise The Sporting News' awards are based on the votes of 552 major-leaguers Comeback players of the year White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko's rebound from a .234 average with 18 home runs and 65 RBIs in 2003 to .277, 41 and 117 in 2004 won him the AL honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I know many around here called that one back in February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 The only other player that had a legitimate shot was burrel but he hurt his chances by getting hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted October 27, 2004 Author Share Posted October 27, 2004 The only other player that had a legitimate shot was burrel but he hurt his chances by getting hurt. This was only the AL award. Chris Carpenter won the NL comeback player of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 He was also chosen as the best 1b in the AL, the "all star" 1b. But obviously Esty was the Sox all-star this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Congrats to Paulie. One of the few bright spots in a dismal season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 This was only the AL award. Chris Carpenter won the NL comeback player of the year. To win the award you should have to of been good at one point in. I am being a little to hard on carpenter, he was decent for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Congrats to Kong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Congrats PK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Congrats to Paulie. Don't trade him, KW. We still need some bombers to go with the speedsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuehrleTheAce Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Congrats Paulie on the dual distinction! Hope to see more of it on the Southside in the years to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 This was a no brainer. Paulie had to win that award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 This was a no brainer. Great year for Paulie. This should up his trade value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Kudos to all on SoxTalk that didn't badmouth Kong like on another White Sox board because his name isn't Pauly Thomas. Tools over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Kudos to all on SoxTalk that didn't badmouth Kong like on another White Sox board because his name isn't Pauly Thomas. Tools over there. I knew 2003 was one of those "career years" on the negative side for Paulie. This year may been his positive career year, but I don't think so. I don't think he has topped out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I knew 2003 was one of those "career years" on the negative side for Paulie. This year may been his positive career year, but I don't think so. I don't think he has topped out yet. Unless if he stays here or goes to another really good hitters park this may just be the best we see from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Unless if he stays here or goes to another really good hitters park this may just be the best we see from him. It may be. Paulie's no dummy and I believe that as he gets older and smarter, he'll be a better hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 BRAVO Paulie! The final nail in the coffin of all his detractors on here that said he was done for after a bad half a season last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Pauly Way to be big man. I am thrilled to see an all around good guy and fan favorite recover from the disaster that was 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 to PK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawaiisoxfn Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Konerko deserved it. Congrats Paulie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 BRAVO Paulie! The final nail in the coffin of all his detractors on here that said he was done for after a bad half a season last year. second half of 2002 and the first half of 2003 he hit 12 homers combined. OPS of about .650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Thanks for peaking your trade value PK! See ya later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I knew 2003 was one of those "career years" on the negative side for Paulie. This year may been his positive career year, but I don't think so. I don't think he has topped out yet. This wasn't a career year, in fact, this year was really no different from 2001 or 2002. He hit more homers this year in large part due to the upper deck being changed up. Here's the numbers 2001 - 67 2B + HR 2002 - 57 2B + HR 2004 - 63 2B + HR And, fwiw, he hit 32, 27, and 41 homers respectively in those years. I am thinking that he would have hit 40-45 homers in 02 had the roof been like it is now back then, and I'm thinking he probably would have hit somehwere in the neighborhood of 30-35 homers this year had the roof not been cut open. I'm sure someone has mentioned this before...I'm just re-iterating it. Not saying it's a bad thing...in fact, it's pretty much a good thing. Just pointing out that his numbers are a little misleading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 This wasn't a career year, in fact, this year was really no different from 2001 or 2002. He hit more homers this year in large part due to the upper deck being changed up. Here's the numbers 2001 - 67 2B + HR 2002 - 57 2B + HR 2004 - 63 2B + HR And, fwiw, he hit 32, 27, and 41 homers respectively in those years. I am thinking that he would have hit 40-45 homers in 02 had the roof been like it is now back then, and I'm thinking he probably would have hit somehwere in the neighborhood of 30-35 homers this year had the roof not been cut open. I'm sure someone has mentioned this before...I'm just re-iterating it. Not saying it's a bad thing...in fact, it's pretty much a good thing. Just pointing out that his numbers are a little misleading. The one important stat that you're missing... One SB in 2004 -- and it came on, not a passed ball, not a wild pitch, but PK getting a nice jump. Ah - those were the days, back in April. That was awesome, when he stole second against KC. Congrats Paully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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