Big Hurt out for the year.

[PierBridge]

Designated hitter Frank Thomas likely will not be around to help the Chicago White Sox in their quest for a first trip to the World Series in 46 years.

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[fishyguy]

I gotta say I am not surprised but I don't think that will have a large impact on the Sox. They have plenty of bats. The only worry I would imagine for them is if the pitchers who are all having career years will falter. Otherwise, they will be just fine.

[Jarrod32]

It just meant that the Sox couldn't trade Everett...