Jim Thome

Fresh off the signing of ex-Twin Jim Thome, the Phillies appear focused on another Twin, Michael Cuddyer. According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the Phillies are “in serious pursuit” of Cuddyer. Cuddyer is a Type-A free agent which means the Phillies would have to surrender their first round pick (assuming the Twins offer him arbitration). He [...]

In an article by Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, sources tell him that the Phillies and Jim Thome have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.25mm, pending a physical. While it’s a low-risk move for Philadelphia, one has to wonder how the team will use the future Hall of Famer.  Thome has only made one defensive appearance [...]

Earlier this month, we learned that the White Sox would be interested in adding veteran slugger Jim Thome to their 2012 coaching staff, but according to the Associated Press, Thome is not ready to call it a career just yet. “I’ll keep playing,” said Thome. “I just need teams to call me. I can’t go play [...]

Designated hitter Jim Thome is expected to retire later this year and according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, the left handed hitter could join the White Sox’s coaching staff for 2012. The team named former third baseman Robin Ventura as their new manager and they’re expected to name Mark Parent as their new [...]

The Cleveland Indians have acquired Jim Thome from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a player to be named later, according to official sources close to Scott Miller of CBS Sports. Nick Camino of WTAM 1100 first reported earlier today via Twitter that the side were close to completing a deal with Thome joining the Tribe [...]

The Minnesota Twins’ Jim Thome may be headed back to his former club – the Cleveland Indians.  In a Tweet by Nick Camino of WTAM 1100, he reports that the Tribe and the Twins are close to completing a deal, and Thome could be in an Indians’ uniform by Friday night. Image by Keith Allison under [...]

Sources close to Buster Olney of ESPN say that the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Indians are in trade talks.  Olney presumes the talks are involving Jim Thome and/or Jason Kubel. It was reported yesterday, that both of the players were claimed by a team on Wednesday. Image by Wilson-Fam under the Creative Commons License.

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking for a left handed hitter, and the possible candidates include Jim Thome and Jason Giambi. Though both of them have not been placed on waviers yet. Giambi said he doesn’t mind being traded as long as he can re-sign with the Rockies next season. The Twins were waiting for Thome to [...]

Here a link to the video of Minnesota Twins Jim Thome hitting his 600th home run.  Congratulations! Click here for video link Image by Keith Allison under the Creative Commons License

With the trade deadline now in our rearview mirror, we embark on a different scenario for the next month where teams try to add to their rosters as they make one last push towards the playoffs. As we pointed out to you yesterday, trade scenarios are far from over, but this time they will happen through the waiver process. Buster [...]