JIM THOME NEWS
Dodgers acquire Thome, Garland
September 01, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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The Dodgers made a big push to lock up the NL West, acquiring slugging first baseman Jim Thome from the White Sox and right-hander Jon Garland from the Diamondbacks Monday night.
If you're ESPN.com, 3-Run Homers are called "Grand Slams"
August 07, 2008 by
Home Run Derby
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ESPN.com needs to hire better headline writers.
Thome has two homers to lead White Sox over Angels 6-2
August 05, 2009 by
Chicago Sun Times
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Jim Thome homered twice, giving him 561 for his career, and Gavin Floyd pitched into the ninth Wednesday night as the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 for their fifth win in six games. Floyd (9-6), who was aided by three double plays, allowed six hits and two runs...
Tale of the Tape - Los Angles - Playoff Edition
October 15, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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Jim Thome Traded to Dodgers, Jose Contreras to Rockies
August 31, 2009 by
South Side Sox
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
See ya later, big guy.
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Jim Thome agreed to waive his no-trade clause and was traded to the Dodgers. Obviously, for a player who...
Meet the new Dodgers, Jim Thome and Jon Garland
A quick look at the two newest members of the Dodgers.
The trades for Jim Thome and Jon Garland has caused a lot of discussion among Dodgers fans, some wondering who exactly these two guys are. So here's a quick look at the two:
The Sox Surrender, Trade Both Jim Thome and Jose Contreras
September 01, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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Shortly after the White Sox lost in Minnesota last night it was announced that Jim Thome had been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Jose Contreras was on his way to the Colorado Rockies.Both go from a team who have nothing left to play for to playoff contenders. Though now that...
Thome blasts two homers as Floyd, ChiSox tame Angels
August 05, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Jim Thome homered twice, giving him 561 for his career, and Gavin Floyd pitched into the ninth Wednesday night as the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 for their fifth win in six games.
Major League Crotch Grabbers
December 11, 2007 by
Home Run Derby
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A visual look at one of baseball's greatest fringe benefits - being able to grab your crotch in front of 40,000 people.
To: Jeremy Sowers, From: WFNY
July 01, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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Is the coast clear? I hate to be that guy to stear us off of the whole Lebron/NJ debate, but I couldn't pass up the chance to talk more Tribe. Yep, the same team that is now over 10 games out of first place with the half-way point in the rear view. The same slew of guys that is...
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Gonzalez, Thome, Hinske, Red Sox, D'Backs, Twins
October 23, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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On this date 64 years ago, the Dodgers announced the signing of Jackie Robinson, who would become the first African-American to play major league baseball since the 1880s. Robinson would spend the '46 season with Triple-A Montreal, hitting .349. The next season he would hit .297...
Tribe Announces Minor League Awards, Staff
November 21, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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Since I know how much you all love baseball news in November, I couldn't help but report on the Tribe's Minor League Players of the Year.
First baseman Beau Mills and left handed pitcher David Huff will take home their respective trophies as the top position player (Lou...
Let the MLB Playoffs begin
October 01, 2008 by
Sports Crackle Pop
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The MLB playoff picture is now complete as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins thanks in part to the pitching of John Danks and the moon-blast from Jim Thome. Now lets see if they can get over the celebratory hangover and beat the upstart Rays.
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquire Jim Thome
September 01, 2009 by
Dodgers Locker
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The Dodgers have acquired 39-year old lefty swinging 1B Jim Thome from the White Sox and some cash for 26-year old lefty swinging infielder Justin Fuller. Thome played in 107 games for the White Sox this season and he was 86 for 345 (.249 avg, .864 OPS) with 55 runs scored, 23 homers and [...]
Will Carroll On Jim Thome
September 02, 2009 by
6-4-2: Double Play Blog
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... in today's UTK:
There's a story going around that after signing off on the trade to the Dodgers, Jim Thome asked if they knew he couldn't play the field. I'm not sure if it's true—and no one would confirm it—but there's a big difference between "...
Is This The End For Jim Thome?
September 01, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Is this the end of the line for Jim Thome? Is there nothing left for the big guy to do?
Jim Thome is my favorite active player in MLB. I have always found him to be a very solid clutch power hitter with an excellent presence in the clubhouse. That is evidenced by the fact that the...
Dodgers get Thome from White Sox, Garland from D'Backs
August 31, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired veteran slugger Jim Thome from the Chicago White Sox in a waiver trade deadline deal.
Jim Thome joins Dodgers after trade from White Sox
September 02, 2009 by
SportingNews.com
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Trading Thome and Contreras: Right Move at the Right Time
September 01, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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It’s white flag trade II!
Not quite.
The decision by Kenny Williams to move Jim Thome and Jose Contreras late Monday night wasn’t a decision to surrender the season—that would imply there was a part of the season remaining that was worth surrendering.
Instead of these...
Trading Thome and Contreras: Right Moves at the Right Time
September 01, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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It’s white flag trade II!
Not quite.
The decision by Kenny Williams to move Jim Thome and Jose Contreras late Monday night wasn’t a decision to surrender the season—that would imply there was a part of the season remaining that was worth surrendering.
Instead of...
Mouthpiece Faux-Exclusive: Chicago Sports Fans Are Bad At Polls
September 23, 2009 by
Mouthpiece Blog
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Earlier today, Bob Romashko dug up a disturbing ESPN Chicago poll. The question: “Which baseball player’s return is most important for 2010?” The verdict: Mark DeRosa. It hurts my soul to see that Jim Thome only accrued three percent of the vote, but DeRosa’...
Thome Trade Reactions
September 01, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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The White Sox sent designated hitter Jim Thome to the Dodgers last night, paying part of his remaining $2.4MM salary and receiving 26 year-old High A shortstop Justin Fuller ("just a player," according to Mark Gonzales' Dodgers source). Thome is hitting .249/.372...
Thome's 4 RBIs helps Sox hang on
July 11, 2009 by
Chicago Sun Times
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Jim Thome drove in four runs for the White Sox, countering two home runs by ex-teammate Joe Crede in an 8-7 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Bobby Jenks picked up his 20th save, but nearly blew it when Jose Morales hit a two-run single with one out in the ninth after...
Is Thome the greatest 'clean' HR hitter?
August 06, 2009 by
Chicago Sun Times
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When Jim Thome crushed home runs number 560 and 561 last night, it got us thinking. Is Thome the greatest home run hitter of the steroid era WHO IS NOT ON STEROIDS?
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