lostfan Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I had to read this article a couple times to make sure I was reading this right. Does it jump out at anyone else? Curious. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...sp&c_id=mlb Thome hits historic home run ST. PETERSBURG -- After going 0-for-3 in Saturday's shutout loss, designated hitter Jim Thome didn't wait long to get the White Sox back on the board. Thome blasted a 2-2 pitch off Rays starter Edwin Jackson in the first inning on Sunday for his 512th career home run, tying him with Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews for 19th on the all-time list. The two-out solo shot was Thome's fifth of the season, and it sailed over the right-center-field wall at Tropicana Field. The Rays' home ballpark long has been a sweet spot for Thome's bat, as he has reached base in 27 of 28 career games in St. Petersburg. The mark comes just two days removed from home run No. 511, a blast Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen said was the longest ball he had seen anyone hit. "If that ball didn't hit the catwalk, it would have hit the wall out there [behind the scoreboard]," Guillen said. Although Thome's home run on Sunday afternoon didn't equal the distance of Friday's rocket, it moved the slugger closer to former teammate Frank Thomas, who has 516 dingers. The homer caps off a whirlwind week for Thome, who served a one-game suspension on Tuesday for his actions in the game against the Tigers on April 11. Thome also drew a pair of walks on Thursday to move past Willie Mays into 18th place all-time with 1,456. Next in line for Thome, who now has 1,458 career walks, is Hall of Famer Eddie Collins (1,499). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 to former teammate Frank Thomas should be former White Sox, not teammate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Frank and Jim played together on the 1997 All-Star team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sin city sox fan Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 QUOTE (mr_genius @ Apr 20, 2008 -> 05:57 PM) should be former White Sox, not teammate. I think they were teammates on an all star team or two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Apr 20, 2008 -> 05:58 PM) Frank and Jim played together on the 1997 All-Star team. lol... I guess that counts if the author doesn't want to go "oh s***" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Apr 20, 2008 -> 04:58 PM) Frank and Jim played together on the 1997 All-Star team. I don't think that counts as them being former teammates in context Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 20, 2008 -> 05:00 PM) lol... I guess that counts if the author doesn't want to go "oh s***" I guess he could write former teammates Bobby Jenks and Mariano Rivera too, if he really wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 (edited) I caught it right away, do I get a prize? Edited April 20, 2008 by TitoMB345 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the People's Champ Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I caught it right away, do I get a prize? Congratulations, you are now a proud owner of a Dundie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Didn't we sign Thome forst, then release Frank? That would make them former team mates. Pass me the trophy . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the People's Champ Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Didn't we sign Thome forst, then release Frank? That would make them former team mates. Pass me the trophy . . . Congrats Tex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thank you, thank you very much. I am certain they will always remember with fondness the four days they were team mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Apr 20, 2008 -> 05:45 PM) Didn't we sign Thome forst, then release Frank? That would make them former team mates. Pass me the trophy . . . Actually Frank Thomas' contract was bought out and he was granted free agency 21 days before Jim Thome was acquired so you win nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the People's Champ Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Actually Frank Thomas' contract was bought out and he was granted free agency 21 days before Jim Thome was acquired so you win nothing. Sorry Tex..............I'm gonna be needing that trophy back, PRONTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 QUOTE (the People's Champ @ Apr 20, 2008 -> 07:34 PM) Sorry Tex..............I'm gonna be needing that trophy back, PRONTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I noticed it when I read it on mlb.com today. I thought about e-mailing her so she could correct it, but then I figured, why give her more credibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 lol @ this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I noticed this same glaring error in a 2nd article as well. I think it was a Trib article, but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Apr 20, 2008 -> 08:30 PM) Actually Frank Thomas' contract was bought out and he was granted free agency 21 days before Jim Thome was acquired so you win nothing. I said 'Good Day' Sir!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Frank and Thome played football together at Auburn. Thome was a wide receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan3530 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 20, 2008 -> 06:49 PM) lol @ this thread LOL i know. people get bored (Myself included) on off days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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