Dick Allen Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ May 1, 2006 -> 08:52 PM) I have a feeling Frank is going to get booed big time. And it will suck. Terribly. Frank was occassionally booed when he PLAYED for the White Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ May 2, 2006 -> 08:14 AM) Considering its a team that came off of a 93 win season, and sold out 5 1/2 years straight, I agree, the attendance was surprisingly low. As to booing Thome, the Indians wound up offering him over $60 million, and while Philadelphia's offer blew that away, I'm sure the fans felt jilted, just as White Sox fans were upset when Magglio left. It probably didn't help their feelings when Thome was traded to the White Sox, perhaps Cleveland's biggest rival, and he basically called it coming "home". They have a right to boo whether its appropriate or not. I'm sure it didn't affect Thome either way. Im pretty sure he called it "coming home" because he is from Peoria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ May 2, 2006 -> 08:25 AM) Im pretty sure he called it "coming home" because he is from Peoria. I understand that, but Peoria isn't exactly a Chicago suburb, and Thome still has a home in Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringfieldFan Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(greg775 @ May 2, 2006 -> 01:02 AM) Our fans won't boo Frank, will they? It should be a loud ovation at least the first time he's up. I won't boo; I will graciously applaud him in thanksgiving for his service. However... I will be disappointed afterwords if, instead of reciprocating, he chooses to criticize the ownership and management of my team. SFF Edited May 2, 2006 by SpringfieldFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Regardless of how anyone tries to justify it, the booing of Jim Thome was classless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringfieldFan Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(YASNY @ May 2, 2006 -> 08:34 AM) Regardless of how anyone tries to justify it, the booing of Jim Thome was classless. Perhaps they are just trying to give Travis Hafner a friendly warning for him to remember a few years down the road before he too comes to the Sox. SFF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(YASNY @ May 2, 2006 -> 08:34 AM) Regardless of how anyone tries to justify it, the booing of Jim Thome was classless. And he got brushed back twice, and the fans loved it. That was even more s***ty. There is one thing I want Thome to do today, in Lila Thome's words: "Hit a tater for me, Daddy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Classless and trashy. And for the record, despite Frank's whining and difficulties, you can bet your a** that i will be giving him the standing O when he arrives in town. Which is why I really don't get how anyone can boo a class guy like Thome in that situation. How embarrassing for Cleveland; the team and the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(WinningUgly85 @ May 1, 2006 -> 07:42 PM) It's a shame. I mean I don't recall ever hearing jim leaving on bad terms with cleveland. All I'm thinking now what team jim thome is going to put on his HOF plaque. I thought the MLB decided that. If that's the case, he's going in as a Cleveland Indian considering he played most of his years there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ May 2, 2006 -> 08:51 AM) I thought the MLB decided that. If that's the case, he's going in as a Cleveland Indian considering he played most of his years there. The Hall of Fame (which is independent from MLB) decides what cap goes on the bust. Thome will be wearing an Indians hat regardless of who chooses it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thome was pissed off after the game. You could tell he was disappointed in the way he the fans reacted towards him. He even said something like "things happen for a reason, and now I definitely know I'm at the right place". He was also the first out out of the dugout when we won (even though he typically is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(SoxAce @ May 1, 2006 -> 11:51 PM) Damon and Thome are very similar. Both are good guys in the clubhouse, have good charities and really help children, both basically said they would have to rip/pay a million bucks to leave their respected teams (Thome saying he'll never leave Cleveland and Damon saying he'll never play for the Yankees) both taking more money to go somewhere else (NOONE can blame them, gotta take care of the family) both playing for rival teams, and both getting booed by their old teams (Thome having horrible signs from the fans and Damon getting dollar bills thrown on the field by the fans.) Not really. The Red Sox did want Damon back. Shapiro was quoted saying that Thome didnt fit into their future plans. To appease the fans they gave him an offer, but it wasnt realistic or market value for a player Thome's caliber. He was basically forced out, and was hurt because of it. Jerry Manuel even said that leaving cleveland was tough on Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 2, 2006 -> 09:13 AM) Not really. The Red Sox did want Damon back. Shapiro was quoted saying that Thome didnt fit into their future plans. To appease the fans they gave him an offer, but it wasnt realistic or market value for a player Thome's caliber. He was basically forced out, and was hurt because of it. Jerry Manuel even said that leaving cleveland was tough on Jim. Jerry or Charlie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ May 2, 2006 -> 08:14 AM) Jerry or Charlie? whoops, brain fart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I agree with those here that say hopefully this is not how we treat Frank. I always thought that was childish, that fans worship a guy until he's wearing a different uniform, and then he's instantly an asshole. I never booed Magglio--why would I do that? He was one of my favorites and I was certainly stunned when he left, but we'll never know exactly what went down that caused him to leave so I wish him the best. Plus, if people haven't learned in baseball that nobody is permanent no matter how long they've been around or how good they are... well, welcome to reality. Take the red pill next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(LVSoxFan @ May 2, 2006 -> 07:23 AM) I agree with those here that say hopefully this is not how we treat Frank. I always thought that was childish, that fans worship a guy until he's wearing a different uniform, and then he's instantly an asshole. I never booed Magglio--why would I do that? He was one of my favorites and I was certainly stunned when he left, but we'll never know exactly what went down that caused him to leave so I wish him the best. Plus, if people haven't learned in baseball that nobody is permanent no matter how long they've been around or how good they are... well, welcome to reality. Take the red pill next time. This again proves Jerry Seinfeld's "rooting for laundry" theory on team sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannerfan Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(SnB @ May 1, 2006 -> 08:33 PM) what exactly are they pissed about? this boggles my mind They live in Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigHurt Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(tealeafreaderii @ May 1, 2006 -> 07:02 PM) We weren't too nice to Maggs but then again... them booing Thome would be more along the lines of us booing big frank (and if any of you guys boo big frank, you can expect my beer to be dumped on your head) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(Tannerfan @ May 2, 2006 -> 03:33 PM) They live in Cleveland. haha, that's what I told my buddy at work. They're pissed at him cuz he got out and they can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damen Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 QUOTE(The Critic @ May 2, 2006 -> 03:36 PM) haha, that's what I told my buddy at work. They're pissed at him cuz he got out and they can't. Actually, someone from Cleveland told me that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 This again proves Jerry Seinfeld's "rooting for laundry" theory on team sports. Exactly. Perfect analogy. That's why Frank is indeed gonna get booed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I wonder if his taking the day off today had more to do with the fact that he didn't want to be torn down by the fans he used to love. It had to have hurt, especially with Thome's personality and love for Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baines3 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Indian fans must be ticked off because they had him and now he is with the Sox the World Champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 QUOTE(greg775 @ May 2, 2006 -> 10:44 PM) This again proves Jerry Seinfeld's "rooting for laundry" theory on team sports. Exactly. Perfect analogy. That's why Frank is indeed gonna get booed. I honestly don't care what happens to Frank after his first AB back. If he is not cheered in his first AB, then I am personally gonna be pissed at a lot of Sox fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelasDaddy0427 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 We need to boo Jim Thome more ourselves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.