THIS DATE IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: MARCH 20TH

[StatManDu]

THE WELCOME MAT FOR THORNTON

2006: General managera Kenny Williams acquired underachieving left-handed pitcher Matt Thornton from Seattle for underachieving outfielder Joe Borchard. Seattle’s first-round pick in 1998, Thornton didn’t make it to the bigs until 2004. With the Mariners, the Three Rivers, Mich., native was 1-6 with a 4.82 ERA in 74 outings. With the Sox, Thornton has blossomed into an All-Star and will become the team's closer in 2011 after serving as a dominant setup man. Like he had with the Sox, Borchard was a disappointment with Seattle, lasting just six games. When the career synoposis of Williams is written, this move will have to be at or near the top of the list as his best.

Edited March 20, 2011 by StatManDu

[ScottyDo]

THE WELCOME MAT FOR THORNTON

2006: General managera Kenny Williams acquired underachieving left-handed pitcher Matt Thornton from Seattle for underachieving outfielder Joe Borchard. Seattle’s first-round pick in 1998, Thornton didn’t make it to the bigs until 2004. With the Mariners, the Three Rivers, Mich., native was 1-6 with a 4.82 ERA in 74 outings. With the Sox, Thornton has blossomed into an All-Star and will become the team's closer in 2011 after serving as a dominant setup man. Like he had with the Sox, Borchard was a disappointment with Seattle, lasting just six games. When the career synoposis of Williams is written, this move will have to be at or near the top of the list as his best.

Perfect timing! So perfect, there are TWO Thorntons!

 

I feel like maybe I need his jersey now...

 

EDIT: Okay, now there's only one. Disappointment

Edited March 20, 2011 by ScottyDo