Balta1701 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Well whaddya know about that. Jim Thome goes down in 05, Ryan Howard steps in. Ryan Howard destroys his leg, Jim Thome steps in. I'd imagine he's almost got to play some 1b while Howard works back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 4, 2011 -> 07:54 PM) Well whaddya know about that. Jim Thome goes down in 05, Ryan Howard steps in. Ryan Howard destroys his leg, Jim Thome steps in. I'd imagine he's almost got to play some 1b while Howard works back. Good for Thome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Did not see that coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Nov 4, 2011 -> 08:37 PM) Did not see that coming. Ditto. Maybe he'll get his title. I'll be rooting against it, though. I don't want any stacked teams winning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I hope he hits 159 bombs next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Mayberry might split time with Thome at 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I thought Big Jim could no longer play in the field because of his back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Nov 5, 2011 -> 03:04 PM) I thought Big Jim could no longer play in the field because of his back. That's the story we got before. Maybe limited IB action and PH and DH in AL parks during interleague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 My guess is that he gets traded to the Sox at some point so that he gets a farewell tour with each team he was on for a significant amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Nov 5, 2011 -> 10:04 AM) I thought Big Jim could no longer play in the field because of his back. Clearly the Phils and Jim are both willing to risk it for a few months. It might also be a matter of preparation too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 It is really easy to wish the best for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunofgold Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Wait I thought Thome was going to retire and be the White Sox hitting coach? I am not convinced that Thome can play first base. And a NL team cannot afford to give a roster spot to a guy who really only can pinch hit. Don't the Phillies know this? Phillies need a left-handed bat who plays 1B? We have one of those. Do they want Adam Dunn in a trade? lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (sunofgold @ Nov 5, 2011 -> 07:14 PM) Wait I thought Thome was going to retire and be the White Sox hitting coach? I am not convinced that Thome can play first base. And a NL team cannot afford to give a roster spot to a guy who really only can pinch hit. Don't the Phillies know this? Phillies need a left-handed bat who plays 1B? We have one of those. Do they want Adam Dunn in a trade? lol! Actually, an NL team is ideal for a guy that will primarily be a pinch-hitter. And Thome will get plenty of run with Howard out to start '12. lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCangelosi Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Nov 5, 2011 -> 06:22 PM) Actually, an NL team is ideal for a guy that will primarily be a pinch-hitter. And Thome will get plenty of run with Howard out to start '12. lol! I find it hard to believe he'll be able to play 1B, but it goes to show you cannot trust everything you hear in the media. When he was hitting the tar out of the ball in 2006, we were told he couldn't play interleague too often because of his back and not being able to play the field. Now he's going to be playing 1B for the Phils next year part time?? Interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 05:42 AM) I find it hard to believe he'll be able to play 1B, but it goes to show you cannot trust everything you hear in the media. When he was hitting the tar out of the ball in 2006, we were told he couldn't play interleague too often because of his back and not being able to play the field. Now he's going to be playing 1B for the Phils next year part time?? Interesting... Physical conditions can change over 6 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 12:24 PM) Physical conditions can change over 6 years... Plus, he has to know going into the offseason that playing 1b is likely...which would require a different level and style of conditioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCangelosi Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 11:24 AM) Physical conditions can change over 6 years... So you're telling me his back got better?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus kinski Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 He is recruiting Cuddyear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Thome on a NL team makes no sense at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Nov 7, 2011 -> 01:57 AM) Thome on a NL team makes no sense at all. The bottom line is YOU SAID IT ALL with that short post. Paulie is a master at first base digging throws and fielding grounders to his right. He's not so great to his left for some reason. Jim Thome will be a disaster at first base. a.) He's old. b.) he's huge. c.) didn't he go to the Dodgers a few years ago down the stretch and was only a pinch hitter? Jim may want a WS title, but what good is it if you never play? I guess he'll be DH for a couple weeks during the season and pinch hitter the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 QUOTE (klaus kinski @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 04:26 PM) He is recruiting Cuddyear If that's the case, then they must be REALLY desperate. Yeah, go get a inconsistent mediocre player who's nearing his mid 30s. See how that goes for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 6, 2011 -> 11:20 PM) If that's the case, then they must be REALLY desperate. Yeah, go get a inconsistent mediocre player who's nearing his mid 30s. See how that goes for you. Gotta replace Raul Ibanez somehow, amirite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 7, 2011 -> 02:40 AM) Gotta replace Raul Ibanez somehow, amirite? With the batch of lefties they have, the injury issues to Howard, the regular injury issues to Utley, and Victorino being a FA after this season (Possibly pushing one of their youngsters to CF), Cuddyer's ability to play multiple positions, none of them great but none of them terrible and his ability to hit RH with power would both fit well there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 jcrasnick Jerry Crasnick Thome gets $50K each for PAs of 175, 200, 225, 250 and 275. So it's a $1.25M base w/ possibility of an additional $250K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Glad this happened. Surprised he decided to come back for another year. Hope he can produce for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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