BridgeportHeather Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 I just wanted to make light on the fact that 13 years ago today, Frank Thomas made his major league debut for us. He hit a tripple in his first at bat, and has been a gem for us all this time! Happy anniversary, Frank! In hoping for more success, as well as an HOF bid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clujer420 Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 I just wanted to make light on the fact that 13 years ago today, Frank Thomas made his major league debut for us. He hit a tripple in his first at bat, and has been a gem for us all this time! Happy anniversary, Frank! In hoping for more success, as well as an HOF bid! , rock on Frank, let's see you kick ass for another 5 years or so and see you go into Cooperstown in a Sox uniform with a couple rings on your fingers! -- 1 for each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 He hit a tripple in his first at bat, and has been a gem for us all this time! And, I think that might have been the last time Frank had a triple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Lets keep in overdrive and hit the HOF as a WHITE SOX! And lets gets some titles to make it a sure thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 The HOF is a sure thing. So I say lets all worry about the TITLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clujer420 Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 The HOF is a sure thing. So I say lets all worry about the TITLE. Depends on who you ask. I say he's in, but a lot of "experts" talked about Frank and the HOF when he hit #400, and they mostly all said that if he retired right now, he would not be in. They said he needs to get to 500 HR to be a lock. Although, I'm sure 4_ _ would be just fine if he helped lead the Sox to a WS title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 During the 90s Frank was the only player that would stop me in my tracks to watch him bat. That was as close to perfection in form as I've ever seen. I think his lack of time on defense will be a factor in not voting for him. Still his offensive numbers should be enough. The other factor that should help is his warm fuzzy image, gift of gab, and love fest with the media. That last part should be in green but I can't get it to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 We're not going to start this conversation again, are we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxplosion Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 We love ya Frank! If he retires right now, hell get in but not on the first ballot. If he makes 500 hell be in on the first tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innersanctum Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Am I wrong with the information that because the White Sox invoked the diminished skills clause in his contract, he is eligible to become a free agent at the end of this year again? A friend and I were discussing it and were having trouble verifying it. If, in fact, this is true, would the team that signs him be signing a fresh contract or would they be required to sign him for the almost $40 mil that the Sox owe him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted August 11, 2003 Author Share Posted August 11, 2003 Am I wrong with the information that because the White Sox invoked the diminished skills clause in his contract, he is eligible to become a free agent at the end of this year again? A friend and I were discussing it and were having trouble verifying it. If, in fact, this is true, would the team that signs him be signing a fresh contract or would they be required to sign him for the almost $40 mil that the Sox owe him? It is true that Frank will be a free agent again at the end of this year, since his contract sits as a one-year deal. Because of this, I don't believe that if another team signed him, they'd have to go with the $40 million that's owed to him. I don't think we have to worry about this, though, because Frank has made it clear that he wants to stay a Sox for his entire career. I'm just hoping that KW will sign him soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Frank has an option at $6Million. If he passes, the Sox have an $8Million option. However, Frank does then have the option to become a free agent, regardless of what the Sox do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2003 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 13 f***in years. Where o where has the time gone? Congrads though at the big hurt for 13 great years of service...1st ballot hof in my book.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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