Thome accepts deal, returning to Indians (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Jim Thome has accepted a trade to the Cleveland Indians from the Minnesota Twins. The Indians are hoping their career leader in home runs can help them catch first-place Detroit in the AL Central. Thome spent 12 seasons with Cleveland from 1991-2002, hitting a team-record 334 homers. He hit 52 in his final year before signing as a free agent with Philadelphia, a decision that angered many Indians...

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