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The Phillies had been consistently at or below average since their unlikely National league pennant in 1993. Prior to the 2004 season the Phillies actually started to make moves to acquire real baseball players and they had finally moved out of Veterans...
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The Phillies shipped him to Toronto after the season, and later parted ways with strong-armed utility man Wilson Valdez. In their place is a collection of veterans: lefty slugger Jim Thome, lefty outfielder Laynce Nix and righthanded corner...
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Minnesota Twins player Jim Thome watches the game from the dug-out during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Michigan in this August 16, 2011 file photograph. Phillies and Thome have agreed... View Photo »
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And the Phillies have done very little to bring new faces to the mix. Yes, they were smart to wait out Jimmy Rollins and get him back in the fold given the other alternatives, but the team’s other prominent free-agent signees on the position player...
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But Amaro’s public comments to that effect changed over the course of the offseason, and the club’s bench additions showed little evidence of an imperative on a new skill set. Laynce Nix, Jim Thome and Ty Wigginton are all players in the mold of the...
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They still have Roy Halladay, Lee and Cole Hamels in the rotation. They have an offense that led the NL in scoring from July 1 through the end of the regular season. They acquired one of the best closers in Jonathan Papelbon. They upgraded their bench,...
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Cleveland Indians baseball player Jim Thome, right, answers questions from the audience with broadcaster Tom Hamilton, left, at the City Club of Cleveland Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Cleveland. View Photo »
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He has no real theories on stances — "how many hitters you have is how many approaches you have" — but readily admits to copying the styles of Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and Rays manager Joe Maddon. Manuel, the guru for Jim Thome, is considered...
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Stephen Strasburg is back after missing most of 2011 because of elbow surgery, and the Nationals acquired left-hander Gio Gonzalez. They're also hoping that slugger Bryce Harper, their top prospect, can make the opening day roster. Philadelphia added...
About Jim Thome
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James Howard "Jim" Thome (pronounced /ˈtʰoʊˌmeɪ/) (born August 27, 1970 in Peoria, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox. Full Article
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Cleveland Indians baseball player Jim Thome, right, answers questions from the audience with broadcaster Tom Hamilton, left, at the City Club of Cleveland Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Cleveland.
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Cleveland Indians baseball player Jim Thome, right, talks with broadcaster Tom Hamilton at the City Club of Cleveland Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Cleveland.
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Cleveland Indians baseball player Jim Thome speaks at the City Club of Cleveland Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Cleveland.
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Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome, right, is congratulated by Lonnie Chisenhall (27) after scoring against the Detroit Tigers on a double by Shelley Duncan in the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 in Detroit.
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Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome, right, and hitting coach Bruce Fields look out from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. Thome did not play in the Detroit Tigers win over the Indians, 14-0.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians takes the field at third base to start the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins in their game on September 25, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Twins defeated theIndians 6-4.
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jim Thome, bottom center, waves to the crowd as fans give him a standing ovation after a pinch-hitting appearance in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. Thome is retiring and made his...
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CORRECTS SECOND SENTENCE, THOME NOT RETIRED - Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jim Thome, bottom center, waves to the crowd as fans give him a standing ovation after a pinch-hitting appearance in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011,...
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jim Thome plays third base for one pitch in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. The slugger had not played that position as an Indians since Sept. 29, 1996. Thome is retiring and made...
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Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome blows a bubble while playing third base in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. The slugger had not played that position as an Indians since Sept. 29, 1996. Thome is retiring and made his last...
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jim Thome tips his helmet as fans give him a standing ovation during a pinch-hitting appearance in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. Thome is retiring and made his last appearance...
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Designated hitter Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians slides safely into home as Catcher Tyler Flowers #17 of the Chicago White Sox catches the throw during the fourth inning at Progressive Field on September 20, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Designated hitter Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians hits an RBI single during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on September 20, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 18: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians at bat against Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning at Target Field on September 18, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Indians defeated the Twins 6-5.
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Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome smiles after defeating the Minnesota Twins 6-5 in a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Minneapolis. Thome, who spent all of 2010 and much of 2011 with the Twins, gave Cleveland a 4-3 lead with a broken bat single that didn't leave the infield.
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jim Thome, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting an RBI single to take the lead 4-3 against Minnesota Twins pitcher Glen Perkins during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Minneapolis. Thome was replaced by...
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jim Thome hits an RBI single to take the lead 4-3 against Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Indians defeated the Twins 6-5.
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jim Thome reacts after striking out looking against Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano during the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 16: Carlos Santana #41 of the Cleveland Indians congratulates Jim Thome #25 on a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning as fans give Thome a standing ovation on September 16, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Indians...
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 16: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning on September 16, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Indians defeated the Twins 7-6.
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Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome follows through as he hits a solo home run off Minnesota Twins' Joe Nathan during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Minneapolis. Cleveland won 7-6.
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Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome (25) celebrates his solo home run off Minnesota Twins' Joe Nathan during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Minneapolis. Cleveland won 7-6.
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Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome (25) slides in with a run as Minnesota Twins catcher Drew Butera (41) blocks the ball back into the field during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome, right, signs an autograph for a Minnesota Twins' fan prior to their baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Minneapolis. This is the first game back at Target Field for Thome after being traded to the Indians last month.
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Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome walks back to the dugout after being called out on strikes against Texas Rangers reliever Merkin Valdez in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Thome went 1-for-4 with no runs in the 9-1 Rangers win.
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Cleveland Indians baseball player Jim Thome, right, answers questions from the audience with broadcaster Tom Hamilton, left, at the City Club of Cleveland Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Cleveland.
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