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Matt Thornton | Relief Pitcher
Team:
Chicago White Sox
Ht / Wt:
6'6' / 235
Age / DOB:
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35
) / 9/15/1976
Bats / Throws:
Left / Left
College:
Grand Valley State
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2012: $5.5 million. 2013: $5.5 million. 2014: Club Option
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White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper expressed surprise on the Mully and Hanley Show Friday when told that manager Robin Ventura views Matt Thornton as the favorite to be the team's closer.
"Who said that? You're giving me news,'' Cooper said. "It's news to me.'' The pitching coach added: "Like I said, Matt is certainly capable. You have Addison Reed is a kid who has to work into it. You can't name him. You got Jesse Crain -- he is a guy who is more than capable. We'll figure it out.'' In reality, Thornton is probably the favorite, but there will be a battle for the job in spring training. We like Reed best over the long term, but the Sox might ease the youngster into the role.
Jan 27 - 11:46 AM
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Chicago Sun-Times
White Sox manager Robin Ventura confirmed Wednesday that he's viewing Matt Thornton as his closer.
"It's open, but right now I would say Matt is probably the guy to do that," Ventura told WSCR-AM 670 in Chicago. Thornton, a 35-year-old left-hander, has a 2.84 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 260 innings since the start of the 2008 season. He should do just fine in the ninth inning.
Jan 25 - 7:54 PM
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According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, a trade that would potentially send left-hander Matt Thornton to the Braves is "picking up steam."
The White Sox unloaded closer Sergio Santos to Toronto on Tuesday and may now be looking at other moves as part of an offseason fire-sale. Thornton, 35, posted a 3.32 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 59 2/3 innings this past year. He's owed $12 million over the next two seasons.
Dec 6 - 2:17 PM
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Joe Cowley on Twitter
ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the White Sox are trying to trade left-hander Matt Thornton.
Thornton posted an underwhelming 3.32 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 59 2/3 innings this year for the White Sox and is owed $12 million over the next two seasons. The 35-year-old southpaw might still fetch a decent prospect because of his past dominance, but it's unlikely that the Pale Hose will be blown away by trade offers.
Nov 29 - 8:58 AM
Source:
Buster Olney on Twitter
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