Indians complete trade for Jim Thome

[elcheato]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6896481/jim-thome-agrees-play-cleveland-indians-sources-say

CLEVELAND -- Jim Thome has accepted a trade to the Cleveland Indians from the Minnesota Twins.

The Indians are hoping their career leader in home runs can help them catch first-place Detroit in the AL Central.

Thome spent 12 seasons with Cleveland from 1991-2002, hitting a team-record 334 homers. He hit 52 in his final year before signing as a free agent with Philadelphia, a decision that angered many Indians fans.

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[Elite]

LeBron James in 10 years lol

 

[RipCity32]

Wish he would just GTFO out of the Central lol.

 

[Lake Louise]

Wish he would just GTFO out of the Central lol.

x1

Those were my thoughts and that "Well, at least we have a few more games until we face him again, instead of this series." lol

 

[RipCity32]

x1

Those were my thoughts and that "Well, at least we have a few more games until we face him again, instead of this series." lol

Lmao no shit. At least it didn't happen after the Twins series.

 

[elcheato]

smh

 

[Elite]

Wish he would just GTFO out of the Central lol.

Why? He's half the player he used to be.

 

[The Lone Granger]

Great move for Cleveland. Thome will bring some power, and is a great designated hitter. If they use him as a DH, I think they have a big addition to this lineup. Good move.

 

[RipCity32]

Why? He's half the player he used to be.

Cause he still destroys Tigers pitching.

 

[elcheato]

I guess that's an added plus to have him back lol. It's just great to have Thome back in Cleveland regardless of what happens the rest of the year.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

THey actually really need the extra bat. Haffner out for season and Brantley went on DL just now, which I'm sure they knew was likely to happen.

It may not be the best addition, but it's something.