Would Frank Thomas be nuts, or what? [Archive]

sschirmer

12-20-2005, 05:38 PM

Am I crazy, or would a one year deal with Frank Thomas not be a bad thing? I'm not sure the extent of his injuries, but if we could low-ball him a one year offer, and see if he bites. He'd solve a lot of problems from the right side of the plate. Is this nuts? Has anyone else thought of this?

BoofBonser26

12-21-2005, 04:53 AM

It sounds crazy enough to work...but we'd have to be ready for the Big Hurt to pull a Juan Gone and use Broussard again the entire season. If he'll sign for cheap, that actually doesn't sound all that crazy. Don't think it'll happen, but...

Last of the Indian fans

12-21-2005, 05:48 AM

yeah but what would do with him? he is falling apart... cant play the field anymore... if we signed him it would only hurt hafner's playing time...

sschirmer

12-27-2005, 06:10 PM

yeah but what would do with him? he is falling apart... cant play the field anymore... if we signed him it would only hurt hafner's playing time...

I actually wondered about this very thing. I have to agree with you and Boof, it probably won't happen. It would, however, be a little interesting.

Last of the Indian fans

12-28-2005, 06:24 AM

I actually wondered about this very thing. I have to agree with you and Boof, it probably won't happen. It would, however, be a little interesting.

to say the very least... but two words TRAVIS HAFNER

Ytown Tribe fan

12-28-2005, 10:40 AM

I'd be happier seeing Nomar patrol third base. Not a LOT happier though.

Last of the Indian fans

12-30-2005, 10:21 AM

NomAAAAAAAAR sucks, juice fenway and injuries

sschirmer

01-03-2006, 04:37 PM

NomAAAAAAAAR sucks, juice fenway and injuries

and mia.;)

Last of the Indian fans

01-04-2006, 08:00 PM

and mia.;)

more of a man than he is

sschirmer

01-06-2006, 02:38 PM

more of a man than he is

That may actually be true. I see where Eduardo Perez may be coming to town. I'd rather have big Frank than that slug.

TOPPS

01-06-2006, 11:30 PM

That may actually be true. I see where Eduardo Perez may be coming to town. I'd rather have big Frank than that slug.
well to be honest with you i dont think that perez had a bad year last year fielding or hitting.

South Side Hitmen

01-07-2006, 05:48 PM

sschirmer

01-09-2006, 06:44 AM

If Frank's healthy, he will hit 35-40 home runs this year. Now, he's not going to give you a very high batting average, but his OBP will be high as usual. Frank also has something to prove-and if he plays in the central, he will face the Sox 19 times in the year.

As a Sox fan, I'd be scared to see him in that lineup.

This is fairly close to how I feel about the situation. I am, however, scared to death of Big Frank's health. I'd hate to have another Juan Gone episode.

KCGHOST

01-09-2006, 08:26 AM

If a team was totally lacking for a DH, the Big Hurt would be worth the risk. But if you sign him you might want to try for one of those deals where the money is contingent on playing time.

sschirmer

01-09-2006, 10:06 AM

I would only sign him at a bargain price. I certainly wouldn't go opening the vault for him.

BoofBonser26

01-09-2006, 01:15 PM

I would only sign him at a bargain price. I certainly wouldn't go opening the vault for him.
Of course not. But thankfully this seems to be moot, as Perez shall soon be signed.

Honus Wagner Rules

01-10-2006, 09:53 AM

to say the very least... but two words TRAVIS HAFNER
This may be a dumb question but why doesn't Hafner play first base? Is his defense that bad?

Honus Wagner Rules

01-10-2006, 09:55 AM

If Frank's healthy, he will hit 35-40 home runs this year. Now, he's not going to give you a very high batting average, but his OBP will be high as usual. Frank also has something to prove-and if he plays in the central, he will face the Sox 19 times in the year.

As a Sox fan, I'd be scared to see him in that lineup.

What sad day it has become when this has become true. I can remember when the Big Hurt could hit .340 with his eyes closed? :(

sschirmer

01-10-2006, 10:15 AM

This may be a dumb question but why doesn't Hafner play first base? Is his defense that bad?

Elbow problems.

Honus Wagner Rules

01-10-2006, 10:20 AM

Elbow problems.
So he can't throw? I know he had some elbow problems in the past but I didn't know it was an ongoing problem.

TOPPS

01-10-2006, 12:03 PM

I heard that Hafner is expected to play atleast 30 games this year at 1B.

sschirmer

01-10-2006, 01:02 PM

I heard that Hafner is expected to play atleast 30 games this year at 1B.

I've heard the same, we'll see what happens. We still need a RH bat with pop.

BoofBonser26

01-10-2006, 01:39 PM

The answer to that is Todd Hollandsworth. :) :rolleyes:

sschirmer

01-10-2006, 01:56 PM

Please tell me that you're kidding.:dance

BoofBonser26

01-10-2006, 04:53 PM

Please tell me that you're kidding.:dance
Fear not. Didn't you see the eye-rolling smiley in my last post? :p

sschirmer

01-12-2006, 10:22 AM

Hell, I was hoping that you were kidding about the whole thing, but I see he's been signed.