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08:16 AM ET 08.23 | Jim Thome, back in Cleveland? The Twins placed [Thome] on trade waivers Monday, according to major-league sources. Whether they actually trade him remains to be seen. The Phillies want Thome as a left-handed hitter off the bench. But Thome, who recently hit his 600th home run, is almost certain to be claimed before the Phils get a crack at him, sources say. ... In Thome's case, he first must clear waivers in the AL. Every NL team also would get a shot at him before the Phils, who own the best record in the majors. Chances are, Thome will not even get through the AL. The Indians, another of Thome's previous clubs, might want to reunite with him; the team on Monday placed Travis Hafner on the DL with a strained right foot.

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August 23, 2011  08:22 AM ET

Hats off to this guy!! One of the truely greats of the game. I think the Phillies could use him.

August 23, 2011  08:33 AM ET

The Phillies could use him but I don't see it happening. He didn't do well with the Dodger's coming off of the bench last year. Cleveland could be an interesting possibility I'm just not sure at Thome's age if he can play every day even as a DH.

August 23, 2011  08:33 AM ET

This could be great for anyone who claims him

August 23, 2011  08:34 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

The Phillies could use him but I don't see it happening. He didn't do well with the Dodger's coming off of the bench last year. Cleveland could be an interesting possibility I'm just not sure at Thome's age if he can play every day even as a DH.

If he ends up moving, I think he'll remain in the AL.

Morning Mongo.

August 23, 2011  08:41 AM ET

I hope Thome gets a chance to get a ring.

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August 23, 2011  09:20 AM ET
QUOTE:

Thome, he's like 48 years old right....wow

isnt he 40?!

August 23, 2011  09:34 AM ET
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no A-roid goes to a casino whilst on rehab thread?-5

I know.

disappointing.

August 23, 2011  09:34 AM ET
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no A-roid goes to a casino whilst on rehab thread?-5

That's not news. They all go to casino's.

August 23, 2011  09:35 AM ET
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isnt he 40?!

Yup. He'll be 41 in September.

August 23, 2011  09:36 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

That's not news. They all go to casino's.

Morning Sith, hoof head, BostonPayne.

August 23, 2011  09:36 AM ET

Morning all...COJONES!!!

August 23, 2011  09:38 AM ET
QUOTE(#13):

Morning all...COJONES!!!

Hello barkeep. Nice off you to join us.

August 23, 2011  09:38 AM ET
QUOTE(#12):

Morning Sith, hoof head, BostonPayne.

Good morning Clem, Moose, etal. Hope all is well.

August 23, 2011  09:39 AM ET
QUOTE(#14):

Hello barkeep. Nice off you to join us.

Busy busy busy today...already had someone stop by, which is why I'm a bit late signing on...also had to "take inventory" of...I mean with...my assistant.

August 23, 2011  09:41 AM ET

Wow...#17 went quick!

August 23, 2011  09:41 AM ET

Good morning to all you fine people. And to Clem too.

August 23, 2011  09:42 AM ET
QUOTE(#19):

Good morning to all you fine people. And to Clem too.

Morning Scott!

August 23, 2011  09:44 AM ET
QUOTE(#19):

Good morning to all you fine people. And to Clem too.

:P

 
August 23, 2011  09:45 AM ET
QUOTE(#19):

Good morning to all you fine people. And to Clem too.

Be careful...Clem is Hell's (the bar's) head of security...one wave of his hand and six bouncers may be carrying you out the door.

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