BRAVES V INDIANS

24 OCT 1995: JIM THOME OF THE CLEVELAND INDIANS SLIDES INTO SECOND BASE AS SECOND BASEMAN MARK LEMKE OF THE ATLANTA BRAVES TURNS AN INNING-ENDING DOUBLE PLAY IN THE THIRD DURING GAME THREE OF THE WORLD SERIES AT JACOB''S FIELD IN CLEVELAND, OH. Mandator

INDIANS V ANGELS

11 Apr 1994: CLEVELAND INDIANS THIRD BASEMAN JIM THOME MAKES CONTACT WITH A PITCH WHILE AT BAT IN A GAME VERSUS THE CALIFORNIA ANGELS AT ANAHEIM STADIUM.

Jim Thome

26 May 1997: First basemen Jim Thome the Cleveland Indians steps up to bat during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinios. The Indians won the game 10-4. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

Jim Thome

6 Mar 1998: Infielder Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians in action during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at the Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Florida. The Tigers won the game, 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

Jim Thome

6 Mar 1998: Infielder Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians in action during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at the Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Florida. The Tigers won the game, 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

Jim Thome

2 Mar 1998: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians looks on during a spring training game against the New York Yankees at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Florida. The Yankees defeated the Indians 11-6. Mandatory Credit: Craig Melvin /Allsport

JIM THOME INDIANS

11 APR 1994: CLEVELAND INDIANS INFIELDER JIM THOME FIELDS A GROUNDBALL DURING THE INDIANS VERSUS CALIFORNIA ANGELS GAME AT ANAHEIM STADIUM IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA. MANDATORY CREDIT: STEPHEN DUNN/ALLSPORT

JIM THOME INDIANS

11 APR 1994: CLEVELAND INDIANS INFIELDER JIM THOME MAKES CONTACT WITH A PITCH DURING THE INDIANS VERSUS CALIFORNIA ANGELS GAME AT ANAHEIM STADIUM IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA. MANDATORY CREDIT: STEPHEN DUNN/ALLSPORT

Jim Thome

23 Apr 1997: First basemen Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians swings at the ball during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians won the game 11-7.

Jim Thome

7 Mar 1997: Infielder Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians in action during a spring training game against the Florida Marlins at the Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida. The Indians defeated the Marlins 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Jim Thome

7 Mar 1997: First baseman Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians waits for the ball during a preseason game against the Florida Marlins at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida. The Marlins won the game 11-5.

Indians V Marlins

18 Oct 1997: First baseman Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians tags out shortstop Edgar Renteria of the Florida Marlins during game one of the World Series at Pro Player Park in Miami, Florida. The Marlins won the game 7-4.

Indians V Marlins

18 Oct 1997: First baseman Jim Thome and catcher Sandy Alomar of the Cleveland Indians high five each other during game one of the World Series against the Florida Marlins at Pro Player Park in Miami, Florida. The Marlins won the game 7-4.

Phillies v Marlins

MIAMI - APRIL 11: Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies gets ready to bat during the game against the Florida Marlins on April 11, 2004 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Marlins won 3-1. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

Reds v Phillies

PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 12: Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies gets in position at first base during their home opening game at the Citizens Bank Park against the Cincinnati Reds on April 12, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Reds won 4-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Phillies v Pirates

PITTSBURGH - APRIL 5: Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds third base during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 5, 2004 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pirates won 2-1. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Braves v Phillies

PHILADELPHIA - MAY 30: Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run home run to right field in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves as the Phillies defeated the Braves 4-1 during MLB action at the Citizens Bank Park on May 30, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Braves v Phillies

PHILADELPHIA - MAY 30: Phillies fan Ben Snyder (R) recieved an autographed baseball from Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies as they partake in pregame activities before the Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 during MLB action at the Citizens Bank Park on May 30, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Reds v Phillies

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 14: Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies watches his 400th career homerun leave the park on a two out, full count pitch from Jose Acevedo of the Cincinnati Reds which tied the score 2-2 in the first inning before rain delayed the game after 2 1/2 innings with the Reds winning 4-3 during MLB action at the Citizens Bank Park June 14, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Tigers v Phillies

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 17: Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies slides into second safely with a first inning double as shortstop Carlos Guillen #9 of the Detroit Tigers tries to collect the throw as the Phillies defeated the Tigers 6-2 during MLB interleague action at the Citizens Bank Park on June 17, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

2004 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

HOUSTON - JULY 12: Jim Thome of the National Team swings at a pitch during the Major League Baseball Century 21 Home Run Derby at Minute Maid Park on July 12, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

2004 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

HOUSTON - JULY 12: Reggie Jackson and Jim Thome #25 of the National League team hug as Ken Griffey Jr. #30 and Sammy Sosa #21 look on before the Major League Baseball Century 21 Home Run Derby at Minute Maid Park on July 12, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

75th All-Star Game

HOUSTON - JULY 13: Jim Thome of the National Team strikes out during the sixth inning of the Major League Baseball 75th All-Star Game at Minute Maid Park on July 13, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Home Run Derby

HOUSTON - JULY 12: Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies and the 2004 National League All-Star Team swings during the Major League Baseball Century 21 Home Run Derby at Minute Maid Park on July 12, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Home Run Derby

HOUSTON - JULY 12: Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies and the 2004 National League All-Star Team swings during the Major League Baseball Century 21 Home Run Derby at Minute Maid Park on July 12, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Phillies v Mets

FLUSHING, NY - JULY 15: Infielder Jim Thome #25 of the Philidelphia Phillies prepares to bat against the New York Mets during the game at Shea Stadium on July 15, 2004 in Flushing, New York. The Mets defeated the Phillies 3-2. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Home Run Derby

HOUSTON - JULY 12: National League All-Star Jim Thome of the Philadelphia Phillies watches the flight of the ball as he bats during the Major League Baseball 2004 Century 21 Home Run Derby at Minute Maid Park on July 12, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Phillies v Dodgers

LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 8: Jim Thome of the Philadelphia Phillies looks to catch the ball as Brent Mayne of the Los Angeles Dodgers is out at first base on a ground ball to third in the eighth inning of the game on August 8, 2004 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 4-1. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome waves o

MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome waves off pitcher Bartolo Colon and makes the force out himself after picking up a Minnesota Twins' Ron Comer grounder in the bottom of the first inning at the Metrodome 21 July 2000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP PHOTO/Craig LASSIG (Photo credit should read CRAIG LASSIG/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians DH Jim Thome drives a home run o

CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indians DH Jim Thome drives a home run off of Oakland A's pitcher Tim Hudson in the second inning 23 August 2000 at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. The home run was Thome's 999th career hit. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/David MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome hits a t

CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome hits a two-run home run off of Minnesota Twins pitcher Eric Milton during the second inning 28 September, 2000 at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. Indians third baseman Travis Fryman also scored on the play. AFP PHOTO/David MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

New York Yankees left fielder Chuck Knoblauch (11)

WINTER HAVEN, UNITED STATES: New York Yankees left fielder Chuck Knoblauch (11) is forced back to first base by Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome during the fourth inning of their spring training game at Chain O'Lakes Stadium in Winter Haven, FL., 26 March 2001. AFP PHOTO/Tony RANZE (Photo credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indian Jim Thome circles the bases follo

CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indian Jim Thome circles the bases following his two-run home run off of Detroit Tigers pitcher Todd Jones in the eleventh inning on 21 April 2001 at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland defeated Detroit 5-4 in 11 innings.AFP PHOTO/David MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Reds base runner Aaron Boone dives back

CLEVELAND, : Cincinnati Reds base runner Aaron Boone dives back to first base ahead of the tag by Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome to avoid the pick-off attempt by Indians pitcher Steve Reed on 11 July, 1999, at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Reds won the game 9-4. AFP photo/David MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome collides

WINTER HAVEN, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome collides with a press photographer as he stretches to catch a foul ball during the third inning of the spring training game with the New York Yankees at Chain O'Lakes Stadium in Winter Haven, FL., 20 March 1999. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Tony RANZE (Photo credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP/Getty Images)

Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians watches his gra

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians watches his grand slam home run off New York Yankees pitcher Orlando Hernandz clear the outfield fence in the second inning of their game 31 May 1999 at Yankee Stadium. It was the third grand slam of Thome's career. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome reaches

CLEVELAND, : Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome reaches into the crowd to catch a fly ball hit by New York Yankees second baseman Chuck Knoblauch for the first out in the first inning on 16 September, 1999, at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Yankees defeated the Indians 9-5. AFP PHOTO David MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome watches

CLEVELAND, : Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome watches his RBI double hit off of Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Thompson as Tigers catcher Bill Haselman looks on in the third inning 26 July 1999, at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. Inidans base-runners Roberto Alomar and Jacob Cruz scored on the play, and Cleveland won the game 6-3. AFP photo/David MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome tosses h

CLEVELAND, : Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome tosses his bat as he takes first base after being walked by Boston Red Sox pitcher Bret Saberhagen in the third inning of game two of the American League Division Series playoff 07 October, 1999, at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland scored six runs in the inning and went on to defeat Boston 11-1. AFP photo/David MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome is congratulated by t

CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run off New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte 09 October during their American League Championship series game at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO Timothy CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians watches his se

CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES: Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians watches his second home run of the evening off of New York Yankees Andy Pettitte in the fifth inning 09 October during their American League Championship series game at Jacobs Feild in Cleveland, OH. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO Timothy CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome stretche

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome stretches to catch a wild throw by third baseman Matt Williams as Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees (behind Thome) is safe in the first inning of their game 27 June at Yankee Stadium. Williams was charged with an error as the Yankees went on to win, 3-2. AFP PHOTO/STAN HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome hits a h

CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome hits a home run off of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling during the second inning, 30 June, 2002 at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. Thome has homered in five consecutive games, but Arizona defeated Cleveland 5-2. AFP PHOTO/DAVID MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Jim Thome (R) of the Cleveland Indians and Javier

CLEVELAND, : Jim Thome (R) of the Cleveland Indians and Javier Lopez of the Atlanta Braves (L) watch the ball as he hits an RBI single in the sixth inning of game six of the World Series at Cleveland's Jacobs Field 26 October. Thome hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to put Cleveland ahead, giving them a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read CHRIS WILKINS/AFP/Getty Images)

Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians tosses his bat

CLEVELAND, : Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians tosses his bat as he watches the flight of the ball as he hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of game six of the World Series at Cleveland's Jacobs Field 26 October. The home run gave Cleveland the lead and the 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians (L) is congratu

CLEVELAND, : Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians (L) is congratulated at home plate by Omar Vizquel after Thome hit a solo home run in the eighth inning of game six of the World Series at Cleveland's Jacobs Field. The home run gave Cleveland a 5-4 lead over the Atlanta Braves and the win. Game six will be played in Atlanta 28 October. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians' first baseman Jim Thome hits a

CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indians' first baseman Jim Thome hits a home run off of Minnesota Twins pitcher Rick Reed in the fourth inning. The home run was Thome's 49th of the year as Cleveland defeated Minnesota 9-1 to clinch the American League Central Division championship on 30 September, 2001 at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. AFP PHOTO/David MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indian Jim Thome misses a pitch en route

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indian Jim Thome misses a pitch en route to his second strikeout during the fourth inning of his game against the Seattle Mariners in game two of the American League Divisional Series in Seattle 11 October 2001. Seattle won 5-1 to even the series at 1-1. AFP PHOTO/Dan Levine (Photo credit should read DAN LEVINE/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians batter Jim Thome breaks his bat

CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indians batter Jim Thome breaks his bat on a pitch from Seattle Mariners pitcher Jamie Moyer in the seventh inning 03 August 2001 at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. AFP PHOTO/David MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome drives t

CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES: Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome drives the game winning home run off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ray King in the bottom of the 10th inning, 13 June, 2001 at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland defeated Milwaukee 5-2 in 10 innings. AFP PHOTO/David MAXWELL (Photo credit should read DAVID MAXWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indian third baseman Jim Thome makes a d

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 29: Cleveland Indian third baseman Jim Thome makes a diving play for a grounder hit by Atlanta Braves Mike Mordecai during their spring training game 29 March at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The two teams met for the final time before starting regular season play 01 April. (Photo credit should read DOUG COLLIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Louis Polonia gets tagged out at

BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 28: Baltimore Orioles Louis Polonia gets tagged out at third by Cleveland Indians third baseman Jim Thome (L) on a throw from Kenny Lofton as third base umpire Al Clark watches in the twelveth inning in Baltimore 28 July. Thome hit a three run home run in the thirteenth inning, allowing the Indians to win, 6-3. AFP PHOTO/Ted MATHIAS (Photo credit should read TED MATHIAS/AFP/Getty Images)

Wade Boggs of the New York Yankees (R) is safe on

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 23: Wade Boggs of the New York Yankees (R) is safe on third as Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians scrambles for the loose ball in the seventh inning of their 23 June game at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Boggs drove in two runs with this triple to help New York beat Cleveland 6-5. The Yankees swept their four-game series with the Indians. (Photo credit should read KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP/Getty Images)

Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians (L) sits near s

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 23: Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians (L) sits near second base after he was tagged out during Cleveland's 23 June game against the New York Yankees at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Yankees won 6-5, sweeping the four-game series. (Photo credit should read KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians Jim Thome watches as his three r

BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 28: Cleveland Indians Jim Thome watches as his three run home run off the Baltimore Orioles' Garrett Stephenson clears the fence in the thirteenth inning in Baltimore, Maryland, 28 July. The hit won the game for Cleveland, 6-3. (Photo credit should read TED MATHIAS/AFP/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals short stop David Howard is nabb

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Kansas City Royals short stop David Howard is nabbed at third base by Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians attempting to steal in the eight inning of game action at Jacobs Field, Cleveland, Ohio,USA. The Royals defeated the Indians 6 to 4. (Photo credit should read KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP/Getty Images)

Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians reacts to hitti

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 15: Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians reacts to hitting a two-run homer off of Seattle Mariners pitcher Chris Bosio in the sixth inning of game five of the American League Championship Series at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio 15 October. The home run gave the Indians a 3-2 lead. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read BRIAN BAHR/AFP/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox baserunner Dwayne Hosey is tagged o

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 4: Boston Red Sox baserunner Dwayne Hosey is tagged out by Cleveland Indians third baseman Jim Thome (25) as umpire Don Denkinger (L) and Red Sox third base coach Dave Oliver(R) watch in the first inning 04 October during the divisional playoffs at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Hosey was trying to advance to third on an infield hit by John Valentin. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians Jim Thome (L) is greeted at home

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: Cleveland Indians Jim Thome (L) is greeted at home plate by his teammates after scoring the first run of the game on a single by Matt Williams in the seventh inning of game three of the American League Championship Series against the Baltimore Orioles at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH 11 October. (Photo credit should read DOUG OSTER/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jim Thome watches

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 10: Cleveland Indians third baseman Jim Thome watches his game-winning, three-run home run clear the left field wall in the tenth inning of Cleveland's 10 April game with the Anaheim Angels at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. Thome got the hit off a pitch from Troy Percival of the Angels. After opening the season on the road, Cleveland defeated the Angels 8-5 in their home opener in front of a sellout crowd. (Photo credit should read KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians player Jim Thome slams a two-run

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 2: Cleveland Indians player Jim Thome slams a two-run hom run over the centerfield wall off a pitch from Esteban Yan of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the seventh inning of their game 02 May at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. After a 50-minute rain delay, the Indians defeated the Devil Rays 5-1. (Photo credit should read KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome (R) dive

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 10: Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome (R) dives after Pittsburgh Pirates baserunner Turner Ward after Thome bobbled Ward's hit during the fourth inning of their game 10 June at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. Ward made it safely back to first base. (Photo credit should read ANTHONY ONCHAK/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians batter Jim Thome watches as his

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 19: Cleveland Indians batter Jim Thome watches as his solo home run goes over the right field wall during the second inning against the New York Yankees 19 June at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. Thome had two home runs as the Indians defeated the Yankees 7-4 . AFP PHOTO/Anthony ONCHAK (Photo credit should read ANTHONY ONCHAK/AFP/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Philadelphia Phillies

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 5: First baseman Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies takes a pick off throw as Ronnie Belliard #20 of the Cleveland Indians ducks for cover and gets back to first safely as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 during a preseason game at the Bright House Networks Field on March 5, 2005 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 7: Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the Washington Nationals on April 7, 2005 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nationals won 5-4 in 10 innings. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies v St. Louis Cardinals

ST. LOUIS - APRIL 9: First baseman Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies fields a ball hit by Larry Walker #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on April 9, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Phillies defeated the Cards 10-4. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies v Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA - APRIL 23: Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the Atlanta Braves during the game at Turner Field on April 23, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies v Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE - JUNE 16: First baseman Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies fields a low throw in time to get out Randy Winn #2 of the Seattle Mariners in the first inning on June 16, 2005 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies v Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 18: Infielder Jim Thome #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies prepares to bat against the Oakland Athletics during an MLB game at McAfee Coliseum on June 18, 2005 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won 2-1. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Jim Thome Press Conference

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 28: Jim Thome, traded to the Chicago White Sox from the Philadelphia Phillies last week, displays his new jersey at a press conference at U.S. Cellular Field on November 28, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - APRIL 02: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox hits his first home run of the season, a two-run shot in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians during the Opening Day game on April 2, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - APRIL 04: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox prepares to hit against the Cleveland Indians on April 4, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Indians defeated the White 8-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - APRIL 4: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the Cleveland Indians on April 4, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Indians won 8-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - APRIL 4: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the Cleveland Indians on April 4, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Indians won 8-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - APRIL 4: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the Cleveland Indians on April 4, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Indians won 8-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - APRIL 2: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the Cleveland Indians during the Opening Day game on April 2, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox won 10-4. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox v Detroit Tigers

DETROIT - APRIL 12: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox crosses home plate after a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers on April 12, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The White Sox won the game 4-3. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - MAY 20: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox prepares to bat against the Chicago Cubs on May 20, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - MAY 20: Infielder Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox fails to hit a Chicago Cubs pitch on May 20, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Cubs 7-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - JUNE 10: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the Cleveland Indians on June 10, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Indians 4-3 in 11 innings. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - JUNE 21: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox readies for the pitch during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 21, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Cardinals 13-5. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - AUGUST 9: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox makes a hit during the game against the New York Yankees on August 9, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 7-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox v New York Yankees

NEW YORK - JULY 15: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox gets ready at bat during the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2006 in the Bronx, New York City. (Photo by: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox v Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox hits a RBI single in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 13, 2006 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The White Sox defeated the Angels 9-0. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox v Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox stands ready at bat during the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 13, 2006 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The White Sox won 9-0. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Jim Thome #25

26 Oct 1995: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates with teammates after a solo home run in the 8th inning during game five of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves at Jacob's Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Braves 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport

Jim Thome

26 Oct 1995: Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians celebrates his sixth inning home run during the game five of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves at the Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Braves 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport

Jim Thome

24 Feb 1998: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians at Spring Training at the Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Florida.

Chicago White Sox v Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 9: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox hits an RBI single in the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics on the A's opening day at McAfee Coliseum April 9, 2007 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - JUNE 10: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox swings at the pitch against the Houston Astros on June 10, 2007 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Astros 6-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - JUNE 10: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox swings at the pitch against the Houston Astros on June 10, 2007 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Astros 6-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox v Boston Red Sox

BOSTON - JULY 19: Catcher Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox is unable to stop Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox from scoring in the first inning on July 19, 2007 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 14: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox prepares to bat against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 14, 2007 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox v New York Yankees

NEW YORK - JULY 31: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the New York Yankees on July 31, 2007 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - APRIL 12: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the Detroit Tigers on April 12, 2008 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox v Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE - AUGUST 27: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox is tagged out at second base by Juan Castro #2 of the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards August 27, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox v Boston Red Sox

BOSTON - AUGUST 31: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox keeps his eyes on the flight of the ball against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on August 31, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. The White Sox won 4-2. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 30: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run to give the White Sox a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins during the American League Central Division Tiebreaker game at U.S. Cellular Field on September 30, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

ALDS Game 1: Chicago White Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 02: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox waits on deck to bat while taking on the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American Leaugue Divisional Series at Tropicana Field on October 2, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays defeated the White Sox 6-4. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - APRIL 09: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox fouls off a pitch in the bottom of the first inning against the Kansas City Roayls at U.S. Cellular Field on April 9, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - APRIL 7: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox high fives teammates during introduction before the Opening Day game against the Kansas City Royals on April 7, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - JUNE 28: Jim Thome #25 of the Chicago White Sox takes a swing against the Chicago Cubs on June 28, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Cubs 6-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: Jim Thome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on September 4, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: Jim Thome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single in the eight inning agaisnt the San Diego Padres on September 4, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jacob de Golish/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: Jim Thome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on September 4, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: Jim Thome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on September 4, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 06: Jim Thome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on September 6, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 1

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: Jim Thome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after he strikes out swinging in the sixth inning with the bases loaded against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game One of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Jim Tome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Jim Thome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Two of the NLCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

1998 MLB All-Star Game

DENVER - JULY 7: Jim Thome #25 of the American League runs onto the field during the MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field on July 7, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. The American League defeated the National League 13-8. (Photo by:Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

1998 MLB All-Star Game

DENVER - JULY 7: Jim Thome #25 of the American League bats during the MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field on July 7, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. The American League defeated the National League 13-8. (Photo by:Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

1998 MLB All-Star Game

DENVER - JULY 7: Jim Thome #25 of the American League bats during the MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field on July 7, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. The American League defeated the National League 13-8. (Photo by: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

68th MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby

CLEVELAND - JULY 7: Jim Thome participates in the 1997 MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby at Jacobs Field on July 7, 1997 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

1998 MLB All-Star Game - Home Run Derby

DENVER - JULY 6: Jim Thome #25 of the American League and Cleveland Indians bats during the 1998 MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby at Coors Field on July 6, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

1998 MLB All-Star Game - Home Run Derby

DENVER - JULY 6: Jim Thome #25 of the American League and Cleveland Indians bats during the 1998 MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby at Coors Field on July 6, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

1998 MLB All-Star Game - Home Run Derby

DENVER - JULY 6: Jim Thome #25 of the American League and Cleveland Indians bats during the 1998 MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby at Coors Field on July 6, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

1998 MLB All-Star Game - Home Run Derby

DENVER - JULY 6: Jim Thome #25 of the American League and Cleveland Indians bats during the 1998 MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby at Coors Field on July 6, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

69th MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby

DENVER - JULY 6: Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals and Jim Thome of the Cleveland Indians participate in the Home Run Derby prior to the 69th MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field on July 6, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

MLB - Spring Training - Houton Astros vs Philadelpia Phillies - March 7, 2005

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Jim Thome bats against the Houston Astros in a spring training game March 7, 2005 in Clearwater, Florida. The Phillies won 9 tp 8 . (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins

FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 30: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins doubles against the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 30, 2010 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 08: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on April 8, 2010 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v New York Yankees

NEW YORK - MAY 16: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins in action against The New York Yankees during their game on May 16, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 27: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins bats in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees during the game on May 27, 2010 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Yankees 8-2. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Boston Red Sox

BOSTON - MAY 19: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins takes his turn at bat as Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox defends on May 19, 2010 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Twins 3-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE - JUNE 02: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 2, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 06: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the Oakland Athletics during an MLB game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on June 6, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 04: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the Oakland Athletics during an MLB game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on June 4, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers v Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 28: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers during their game on June 28, 2010 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tigers defeated the Twins 7-5. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - AUGUST 10: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins takes a swing against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on August 10, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Twins defeated the White Sox 12-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - AUGUST 10: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins prepares to bat against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on August 10, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Twins defeated the White Sox 12-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 6: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins speaks with home plate umpire Jerry Crawford #2 during game one of the ALDS against the New York Yankees on October 6, 2010 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins Workout Sessions

FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Infielder Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins runs the bases during a spring training workout session at Hammond Stadium on February 23, 2011 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 23: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins hits a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during in the fourth inning of their game on May 16, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Mariners defeated the Twins 8-7 in ten innings. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Milwaukee Brewers v Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 3: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins hits a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the second inning on July 3, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 09: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the Chicago White Sox on July 9, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Twins 4-3. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 17: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins hits a three-run home run against the Kansas City Royals in the sixth inning on July 17, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 26: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on July 26, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 27: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on July 27, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 27: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on July 27, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 28: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on July 28, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 31: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on July 31, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 31: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins hits a home run in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on July 31, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox v Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 9: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins looses his grip on his bat as Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox catches in the third inning on August 9, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v Detroit Tigers

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 17: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins stands just outside the on-deck cirle before his first at bat against the Detroit Tigers during a MLB game at Comerica Park on August 17, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Cleveland Indians

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 26: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians looks to the scoreboard prior to his first at bat for the Cleveland Indians during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on August 26, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 03: Designated hitter Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians gets ready to bat against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 3, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-1. (Photo by Tim Umphrey/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers v Cleveland Indians

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning of their game on September 7, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Tigers defeated the Indians 8-6. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Texas Rangers

Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians / (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 14: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians at bat against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on September 14, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians v Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 16: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning on September 16, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Indians defeated the Twins 7-6. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)