Big Hurt retiring: Thomas calls it quits

[d107]

Two-time American League MVP Frank Thomas, one of the most feared hitters on the Chicago White Sox, is retiring after playing 19 years in the majors. The team has called a press conference for noon (et) on Friday.

Thomas was in town Thursday to receive lifetime achievement recognition from the Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards.

"It's something I've had a lot of time to think about over 14 months," Thomas told CSN Chicago. "It's time."

A five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger award winner, Thomas spent 16 seasons with the White Sox (1990-2005) before finishing up in Toronto and Oakland. He compiled a .301 batting average with 521 homers and 1,704 RBI, but couldn't land on a team last season.

The burly 6-foot-5 Thomas played primarily as a designated hitter and also had 2,468 hits and 1,667 walks. He'll become eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.

"In my heart I know I can still play, but it's not there anymore," Thomas told CSN Chicago. "I'm 41-years-old. The passion is not there to play any more."

Thomas won back-to-back AL MVP honors in 1993 and '94.

[chibob]

Originally Posted by d107

Two-time American League MVP Frank Thomas, one of the most feared hitters on the Chicago White Sox, is retiring after playing 19 years in the majors. The team has called a press conference for noon (et) on Friday.

Thomas was in town Thursday to receive lifetime achievement recognition from the Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards.

"It's something I've had a lot of time to think about over 14 months," Thomas told CSN Chicago. "It's time."

A five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger award winner, Thomas spent 16 seasons with the White Sox (1990-2005) before finishing up in Toronto and Oakland. He compiled a .301 batting average with 521 homers and 1,704 RBI, but couldn't land on a team last season.

The burly 6-foot-5 Thomas played primarily as a designated hitter and also had 2,468 hits and 1,667 walks. He'll become eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.

"In my heart I know I can still play, but it's not there anymore," Thomas told CSN Chicago. "I'm 41-years-old. The passion is not there to play any more."

Thomas won back-to-back AL MVP honors in 1993 and '94.

Very funny..What was there to think about? That he was possibly going to find the "Foutain of Youth?" Even local radio guys, BIG TIME WS homers were LTAO at him for this calling of a conference that was one year too late

[upinya83]

Originally Posted by chibob

Very funny..What was there to think about? That he was possibly going to find the "Foutain of Youth?" Even local radio guys, BIG TIME WS homers were LTAO at him for this calling of a conference that was one year too late

or 5 years too late

[Mendoza Line]

Saw him playing blackjack about 15 years ago.

[chibob]

Originally Posted by Mendoza Line

Saw him playing blackjack about 15 years ago.

That must have been when he ducked out of the All Star game early

[Seanie Mac]

I cried for a little bit, than they turned into tears of joy

[Seanie Mac]

Originally Posted by upinya83

or 5 years too late

stfu and harvest ur farm

[The Nac]

Guy was a solid hitter. He may end up in Cooperstown, but I agree he should've just made it official last year. Either way, what a beast he was in his prime.

[upinya83]

Originally Posted by Seanie Mac

stfu and harvest ur farm

lmao

im a big hurt fan, but his career was over years ago, as big as he is, his body was just worn down

[revnecro1273]

didn't even know he was still playing

[Seanie Mac]

sharp

[Chris46139]

Upinya's knowledge rivals his horse stable building abilities

[upinya83]

Originally Posted by Chris46139

Upinya's knowledge rivals his horse stable building abilities

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[Chris46139]

Originally Posted by upinya83

my horse stable sucks cause i dont post bulletins for help cause they are annoying, i would know, i get 18 mafia war bulletins a day from someone here ....

[Seanie Mac]

lmao