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RKMeibalane
06-12-2004, 02:30 PM
If Frank Thomas is to see any significant action next week in Florida and Montreal, it will be as a first baseman. With that in mind, the Sox plan to give the veteran designated hitter a start or two at first base this weekend.

"Any player who misses many games and (suddenly) goes to the position in the field — you're going to feel uncomfortable no matter how good you are," Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said Friday before his team began a three-game series against Atlanta at U.S. Cellular Field. "I think Frank should play first base before we start the next series."

Thomas has been primarily a DH since 1998. He played 27 games at first base last season, his most since appearing in 30 games at the position in 2000.

"I don't think Frank is a bad first baseman," Guillen said. "He's not Gold Glove (caliber). I think Frank, when I played with him, did his job."
Frater Perdurabo
06-12-2004, 02:50 PM
I like this move very much.

But my pro-Frank-at-first militancy has subsided slightly now that Paulie is hitting more than his weight and actually is contributing, unlike last season when he was a complete boat anchor.
Nellie_Fox
06-13-2004, 01:28 AM
It has always been obvious to the most casual observer that Frank is a better hitter when he also plays in the field. Tonight he went 3 for 4 with a walk and two home runs. With Frank at first and Shingo closing, this team could go on a tear.
RKMeibalane
06-13-2004, 01:31 AM
It has always been obvious to the most casual observer that Frank is a better hitter when he also plays in the field. Tonight he went 3 for 4 with a walk and two home runs. With Frank at first and Shingo closing, this team could go on a tear.
Unfortunately, it wasn't obvious to Jerry Manuel last season. :angry:

:jerry

"I can't imagine any reason short of an emergency for playing Frank at first base."
CubKilla
06-13-2004, 04:09 AM
Unfortunately, it wasn't obvious to Jerry Manuel last season. :angry:

:jerry

"I can't imagine any reason short of an emergency for playing Frank at first base."
At least Guillen is a man of his word and he actually started Frank at 1B on the day he said he would. Dummy would mention giving someone a start here-and-there and it would never happen.
my5thbench
06-13-2004, 05:58 AM
Frank looked just fine & he got 2 dingers for his Mom's

birthday.....atta'boy big hurt!!