** FILE ** Frank Thomas of the Chicago White Sox acknowledges the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox in Chicago, in this file photo from, Oct. 4, 2005. In a cruel fate, the White Sox are making a rare postseason appearance and the guy who's been the face of the team formore than 15 years can only be a cheerleader. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey,File)