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Frank Thomas isn't a HOFer??

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Frank Thomas was on the post-season roster??

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No, he wasn't. I thought OP said "Roster", not PS roster. My mistake. My point was that Thomas helped them win ballgames this year, which effected their ability to even make the playoffs to begin with. So the WS win has to be attributed to some seasonal help from Frank Thomas. Although, they make the playoffs even without him in this instance.

My point is, it doesn't really matter that Thomas wasn't on their PS roster. The Chicago White Sox still employed the services of a player in 2005, who has a high probability to get into the HOF when he's done.

That being said, I think Buehrle can make it if he stays healthy, and pitches until he's nearly 40. Garland...highly less likely. HIGHLY.