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The Dugout: Wizard World Minnesota

Justin Morneau, looking less like John Cena and more like television's Dexter these days, is on track to return to the Minnesota Twins in 2011. He won't, however, be well enough to participate in this year's TwinsFest, which features appearances from current, former, and future players as well as a live set from the band...

Jim Thome Re-Signs With Twins

Minnesota seemed to suit Jim Thome well in 2010, and he'll be back there next season as he shoots for 600 career home runs. The Twins announced Friday they have re-signed the slugger to a one-year deal, which MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports will be worth $3 million plus incentives. That figure is double Thome's base...

Before Spring Comes, Here Are Top 7 Storylines to Watch

This year's Baseball Hall of Fame induction class is complete, most of the big free agents are off the board and the NFL playoffs are in full swing. Yes, spring training is close. But before we get to the palm trees, pitcher's fielding practice and split squad games, there are a few more loose ends to tie up in the...

Rangers Reportedly Pursuing Jim Thome

The Rangers already have moved one of their most prominent players into the designated hitter's role, and now it looks like they're seeking another DH. Texas is "actively trying to lure" free agent Jim Thome, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. The veteran slugger would apparently form the lefty-swinging side of a platoon...

Steve Phillips' Fix My Team: Twins

Every team has a few precious months in the offseason to make tweaks to their roster and ensure that they improve in 2011. Steve Phillips has taken a team to the World Series before, and over the course of November and December he will present his plan for every major league team to get there as well. It's the 25th episode...

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06/01/12 Thome, Martinez begin Minors rehabs Source: MLB - Philadelphia Phillies First baseman Jim Thome and infielder Michael Martinez each got a hit in their first rehab games with Class A Clearwater on Friday night.
05/24/12 Howard, Thome make some progress; Utley status quo Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA Progress has been made in relation to the rehabs of Ryan Howard and Jim Thome down in Clearwater, Fla.
05/22/12 Jim Thome, former Cleveland Indian star, buys $4.6... Source: Cleveland.com Those 604 big league home runs he's slugged -- including a franchise-record 337 with the Cleveland Indians -- have paid off in a big way for Jim Thome.
05/20/12 Philadelphia Phillies: Just Waive Jim Thome Already Source: Bleacher Report In the offseason, with Ryan Howard out for an extended period of time, the Philadelphia Phillies grabbed Jim Thome for $1.25 million.
05/17/12 Phils hope sluggers see some Interleague action Source: MLB - Philadelphia Phillies Jim Thome and Ryan Howard scanned the lineup card tacked to the bulletin board one March morning at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla. Howard was not on the list, which was not a surprise considering he was recovering from left Achilles surgery.