Jim Thome once stole home. Now he could be a steal for contender

SI.com | Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:39 -0700

Jim Thome was better known for the force of a swing via which he clouted 612 homers than for his foot speed, but 16 years ago on Tuesday, he stole home for the only time in his 22-year major league career. Lest you imagine some Jackie Robinson-esque ...

Jim Thome just looking for a friend

USA TODAY (blog) | Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:09:29 -0700

That could be you, on-deck hitters! I'm not even kidding: If Jim Thome is bored enough to find this, he should probably come to New York and join me at the pickup baseball game I play in on weekends. Jim: We're so bad you could play shortstop if you want.

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Thome Still Hopes To Play This Season

RealGM.com | Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:34 -0700

Jim Thome is working out in Arizona in hopes of catching on with a Major League team at some point this season. The 42-year-old called Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, a longtime friend, with a request two weeks ago. "Chuck, can I come ...

Jim Thome: Jim Thome not ready for retirement

Rotoworld.com | Wed, 01 May 2013 11:13:26 -0700

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel told Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer that Jim Thome still hopes to continue his career. "He still thinks he can play," said Manuel. "He misses the game. Baseball is his identity. That's all he's done for 20-some ...