PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that former first baseman Jim Thome will be the 38th inductee of the franchise's Wall of Fame on Friday, August 12, 2016, prior to a 7:05 p.m. game against the Colorado Rockies.
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According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Orioles have officially acquired Jim Thome from the Phillies.
Jim Thome is heading to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for for two single-A players catcher Gabriel Lino and Right handed pitcher Kyle Simon.
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One of the biggest questions the rest of this month will be buyer or seller?
Right now the Phillies appear to be in stand pat mode, waiting for their injured stars to regain past form. Could they deal a guy like Jim Thome or another veteran high-priced player...
Jayson Stark of ESPN.com was told by two American League clubs that the Phillies have made Jim Thome available to AL teams that need a designated hitter.