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Big Hurt retiring: Thomas calls it quits

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02/12/2010 - Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two-time American League MVP Frank Thomas, one of the most feared hitters on the Chicago White Sox, is retiring after playing 19 years in the majors. The team has called a press conference for noon (et) on Friday.

Thomas was in town Thursday to receive lifetime achievement recognition from the Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards.

"It's something I've had a lot of time to think about over 14 months," Thomas told CSN Chicago. "It's time."

A five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger award winner, Thomas spent 16 seasons with the White Sox (1990-2005) before finishing up in Toronto and Oakland. He compiled a .301 batting average with 521 homers and 1,704 RBI, but couldn't land on a team last season.

The burly 6-foot-5 Thomas played primarily as a designated hitter and also had 2,468 hits and 1,667 walks. He'll become eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.

"In my heart I know I can still play, but it's not there anymore," Thomas told CSN Chicago. "I'm 41-years-old. The passion is not there to play any more."

Thomas won back-to-back AL MVP honors in 1993 and '94.

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Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value

If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture.  Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).

For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot.  The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.

TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the  drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.

"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,'  it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."

"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.

Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash.  Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win. 

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