Balta1701 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Really, no surprises here. Frank Thomas, who will have his No. 35 retired by the White Sox in August, rejoined Chicago as a team ambassador, the club announced in a press release Tuesday. "Frank Thomas is one of the greatest offensive players in Major League Baseball history and, without question, one of the greatest players in our franchise's long history," said White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. "It is with great pleasure that we formally welcome Frank back to the White Sox family." On Aug. 29, the two-time American League Most Valuable Player will be honored at U.S. Cellular Field, an event the team will call "Frank Thomas Day," the White Sox announced in February. Moving forward as an ambassador, the 42-year-old will be making appearances for the team by joining its speaking bureau, which consists of Carlton Fisk, Minnie Minoso, Ron Kittle, Bill Melton and Bill Skowron, the AP added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 No surprise there, great to see it happening so soon. My favorite player and best White Sox hitter of all-time. Think I'm gonna have to scoop up some tickets for August 29. #35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowninginflame Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 White Sox are old school. Classy move letting it happen so soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygoat Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Can we reactivate Big Frank for that game? Let's DH him and see if we can get some more production out of that spot. I would love to see him in the batters box again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Frank > Kotsay + Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hibbard Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Let's give him a sellout, boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'm actually planning to go to a game around this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Ambassador= FIAL Its just a made up title from what I seen. Its laughable....just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (IceCreamPants @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 03:30 PM) Ambassador= FIAL Its just a made up title from what I seen. Its laughable....just saying. The Bulls did something similar a week or so ago with Scottie Pippen...probably in an effort to spit in DWade's face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 02:34 PM) The Bulls did something similar a week or so ago with Scottie Pippen...probably in an effort to spit in DWade's face. Thats exactly what came to my mind when I read about Thomas. Pippen is not what I would call an ambassador of anything other than his own ego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'm driving out to Chicago for a few days for that weekend so I'll be at the game (just my second White Sox home game) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (IceCreamPants @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 02:30 PM) Ambassador= FIAL Its just a made up title from what I seen. Its laughable....just saying. The Blackhawks have been doing that for a while now. I think it just gives the old-timers another reason to come around to games more often. Fire Dennis Savard as head coach, but make him an "ambassador" immediately after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 02:41 PM) The Blackhawks have been doing that for a while now. I think it just gives the old-timers another reason to come around to games more often. Fire Dennis Savard as head coach, but make him an "ambassador" immediately after. Its a false and imaginary job title. I guess if you want to still keep a certain name tied to your organization but they are not talented or good enough for any other job you give them that title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 On Aug. 29, the two-time American League Most Valuable Player will be honored at U.S. Cellular Field, an event the team will call "Frank Thomas Day," the White Sox announced in February. A+ for originality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) Next up... build a statue for the man, then the hall of fame. Edited July 27, 2010 by J.Reedfan8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I think they should still bring back the Big Hurt as our DH. He probbaly can still hit better than 90% of what's out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 04:58 PM) I think they should still bring back the Big Hurt as our DH. He probbaly can still hit better than 90% of what's out there Honestly his numbers would be really similar to Andruw's, I would bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (IceCreamPants @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 02:35 PM) Thats exactly what came to my mind when I read about Thomas. Pippen is not what I would call an ambassador of anything other than his own ego. Leave PIP outta this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (IceCreamPants @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 02:30 PM) Ambassador= FIAL Its just a made up title from what I seen. Its laughable....just saying. True. Fisk was named an ambassador a couple of years ago. Even he didn't know exactly what that meant, and he hasn't been doing anything White Sox-related since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I want to be a White Sox ambassador. And congrats to my baseball man crush. I will see you August 29th. No doubt about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I was shocked that there were still tickets available for the 29th. Just snagged two in good ole 506, where a man can fly away with a brisk wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 The side of the new structure on 35th street has been painted white. I have the feeling a Frank Thomas mural is going to be put there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 04:56 PM) Next up... build a statue for the man, then the hall of fame. In all honesty, his needs to be huge. Like, put a giant statue on the fan deck of him hitting a HR, or right outside next to the Plaza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChrisSamsa Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I've had tickets to this game for a while now, and I'm very much looking forward to it. But I just realized that they'll also be giving away Frank Thomas bobbleheads to the first 10,000 in attendance. If that's not worth getting there early, I don't know what is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidepride15 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 QUOTE (PlunketChris @ Jul 28, 2010 -> 07:49 AM) I've had tickets to this game for a while now, and I'm very much looking forward to it. But I just realized that they'll also be giving away Frank Thomas bobbleheads to the first 10,000 in attendance. If that's not worth getting there early, I don't know what is! Gonna be at this entire Sox/Yanks series (Fri-Sun)....which begs the question, anyone have any clue what the hell it's like to go to an entire series? I've never done it due to several things (mostly lack of funds) but I'm sure some of you have. Either way I don't think I could have picked a better one with the finale being the retiring of my childhood hero's number. I'm guessing I get drunk and enjoy beating the Yanks on Friday and Sat and then just enjoy the ceremony (and probably cry like a girl) on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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