Thome, Twins agree to 1-yr., $1.5M deal (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

A person familiar with the negotiations says slugger Jim Thome and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The person requested anonymity Tuesday because the team was not ready to make the announcement. Thome's contract also includes performance bonuses. The 39-year-old Thome will likely be more of a bench player for the Twins than the middle-of-the-lineup force...

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