Twins bring in Jim Thome to Clog Bases, Sock a Few Dingers
According to the Star Tribune, the Twins have signed left-handed future Hall of Fame designated hitter Jim Thome, who hit a respectable .249/.366/.481 last season with Chicago and Los Angeles. According to the Star Tribune’s Joe Christensen:
“The Twins have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with slugger Jim Thome, a person familiar with the negotiations said today, adding that the deal includes up to $700,000 in incentives.”
Thome is an old man, with nineteen seasons in the league, and should move Delmon Young to the bench against right-handed pitchers.
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