JIM THOME RUMORS & GOSSIP

MLB Rumors: Jim Thome still hoping to return to baseball

Jim Thome couldn't find work this offseason.  He couldn't find work through the first month of the season.  He's been relegated to working out on his own to stay in game-shape.  Yet, with all the hurdles ahead of him, Thome still hopes to play later this season. Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer says Thome has spoke to Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, but...
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18 days ago  |  Discuss

Jim Thome’s Desire to Keep Playing Puts Him Among Top 10 MLB Players 40 or Older in 2013 (Photos)

Jim Thome is still looking for work, but he could be in luck. According to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN, there is mutual interest between Thome and Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, leaving some to believe the 42-year-old slugger could end up continuing his career in Minnesota in 2013. Wolfson reports that not everyone in the Minnesota organization is on board with the idea, as the major...
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March 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Twins rumors: Mutual interest between Jim Thome, Minnesota

It was reported last week that the Minnesota Twins previously had some level of interest in reuniting with designated hitter Jim Thome. Darren Wolfson of ESPN 1500 is now reporting that there is mutual interest between Thome and the Twins, though not all team officials are on board. Thome update: Gardy wants. Told there's mutual interest, although not all MN officials...
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March 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Twins rumors: Minnesota interested in Jim Thome?

The Minnesota Twins expressed interest in free agent designated hitter Jim Thome earlier this offseason, and discussions could pick up where they left off later in the spring, according to La Velle E. Neal III of The Star Tribune. Neal notes that the Twins had conversations with Thome and his camp about a month ago. There hasn’t been recent contact, but Minnesota could...
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February 26, 2013  |  Discuss

Jim Thome Selling Precious Illinois House For $3.5 Million

And why doesn’t Jim Thome’s Hinsdale, Illinois house have deer mounts in every room? The guy is trying to sell this massive house for $3,500,000 and doesn’t have a single dead animal in the house. All mystique associated with Jim Bunyan has been ruined. And what’s up with all the tulips? We figured Thome had goats keeping his yard trimmed. According to his Realtor: This...
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February 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Baltimore Orioles look to Joe Blanton for help

The Orioles need to make a move. With the deadline fast approaching, and the Baltimore Oriole’s playoff hopes slowly slipping away, it is time for a deal to get done. Every rumor involving the AL East squad has fallen by the wayside. With both Manny Machado and Dylan Bundy off the market there is very little Baltimore can offer to sign that big name pitcher. So it seems like a...
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July 30, 2012  |  Discuss

Jim Thome traded to Orioles

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June 30, 2012  |  Discuss

Thome adds to Target Field memories, as foe

MINNEAPOLIS This three-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins is likely Jim Thome's last go-round at Target Field, the site of some of his mammoth home runs over the past few years. Thome added one more to the list Wednesday. In the fourth inning of the Phillies' 9-8 win, Thome took Twins reliever Anthony Swarzak deep for a two-run homer to...
Via Fox Sports North
June 14, 2012  |  Discuss

At 41, Thome's powerful swing still has value

CLEARWATER, Fla. During his two seasons with the Minnesota Twins, slugger Jim Thome never played in the field. His 664 plate appearances all came as either a designated hitter or pinch hitter. "He didn't even have a glove when he was with us," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "I looked in his locker for one more than once. I couldn't find one." Now...
Via Fox Sports North
March 14, 2012  |  Discuss
CHI-TOWN BOUND?

Report: Thome will work for White Sox

Jim Thome reportedly has a handshake agreement in place with the Chicago White Sox to work within the organization once he retires from playing.

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January 28, 2012  |  Discuss
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