Frank Thomas says if managed White Sox: `It’s time to snap. It’s time to kick over the spread.

By: The Associated Press Posted: 12:01 AM CDT Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 Last Modified: 12:22 AM CDT Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

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CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Famer Frank Thomas says he would throw a postgame tantrum with reporters if he were managing the Chicago White Sox.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Famer Frank Thomas says he would throw a postgame tantrum with reporters if he were managing the Chicago White Sox.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Famer Frank Thomas says he would throw a postgame tantrum with reporters if he were managing the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago lost its 21st consecutive game on Monday night, tying the American League record set by the 1988 Baltimore Orioles.

“It’s time to snap,” Thomas said on the team’s postgame show on NBC Sports Chicago following a 5-1 loss to Oakland. “That’s the only way through the players right now. Snap. I’m serious. I don’t want to hear no more: `We’re trying.′ No more: `They’re working hard every day.′ No, it’s time to snap. It’s time to kick over the spread.”

FILE - Former Chicago White Sox player Frank Thomas watches during a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds at the Field of Dreams movie site Aug. 11, 2022, in Dyersville, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Thomas played for the White Sox from 1990 to 2005 as part of a 19-season career. Now 56, the two-time AL MVP hit 521 home runs, including 448 for Chicago. He was elected to the Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 2014.

“I’m not being nice. Kick the door. Slam the door! `Get out of here! I’m tired of answering questions,” Thomas suggested would be his reaction as manager. “We’ve lost 21 in — we’re the laughing stock of baseball. You think I don’t know that?’”