David Haugh: Paul Konerko on Jim Thome: 'He was everything they said he was — and more'

Jim Thome's official title with the White Sox is special assistant to the general manager, but Paul Konerko knows the perfect role in the organization for his former teammate.

"I've always said the best money the team could pay Jim is (to) have him just sit in the training room after games and talk to guys," Konerko told the Tribune. "He can make you think you're great. I'd be miserable after games and we'd go back to the training room, and by the time I walked out of the hot tub we're having a beer and talking, and