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Chicago White Sox manager Jim Fregosi, left, throws up his hands
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Jim Thome on White Sox stretch run
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Jim Thome signs one-year deal with Phillies – The Times Herald
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Jim Thome mentors White Sox prospects
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Jim Thome will have no trouble entering the Hall of Fame - Sports
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Top 100 Cleveland Indians: #7 Jim Thome - Covering the Corner
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Jim Thome discusses how he helps young White Sox hitters
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Jim Thome will have no trouble entering the Hall of Fame - Sports
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Hall of Fame awaits another 500th HR ball
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Case study: Jim Thome's Hall credentials - The San Diego Union-Tribune