Jim Thome Keeps Playing Despite Phillies Telling Him to Leave
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
SAN DIEGO (Sportsman’s Daily Wire Service) Future Hall of Famer Jim Thome, who’s thrilled fans with over 600 Major League home runs, is struggling mightily so far this season and many people believe his career is through – including the Phillies. Thome apparently believes he’s still on the Phillies. The team told him his services are no longer required, but the aging slugger continues to suit up for games and managed to force himself into the lineup Sunday afternoon in a 6-1 loss where he committed an error and struck out twice. (more…)




