He couldn't grip the ball. i just rewinded it on my DVR...he had the ball out of his glove and he thought about throwing home, but obviously didn't. If he makes that throw, Thome is gunned out at the plate. not like it matters anyway. This game was done when Konerko got that RBI double. Yeah, I think it was more of him just not expected to have a shot at home since he was playing back. And since there was still nobody out at that point, he was looking for the sure out off the bat.