tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post116693200095999289..comments2023-11-05T06:49:09.637-06:00Comments on Twins Geek: Trading ThomeJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907268840665045299noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-76283686465914890652011-08-19T09:32:18.754-05:002011-08-19T09:32:18.754-05:00I would guess that the Twins would of put Thome on...I would guess that the Twins would of put Thome on waivers only if he wanted it. If they are thinking of bringing him back next year or he wants to finish his career with the Twins they would respect that. They may very well of asked him where he wanted to go. I could see him passing through waivers, before his recent home run barage in Detroit, he wasn't hitting all that well. The 600 Jim Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-62475846464980843382011-08-19T09:05:49.404-05:002011-08-19T09:05:49.404-05:00If he could get as far as Cleveland and end his ca...If he could get as far as Cleveland and end his career there (assuming he doesn't come abck next season), that would be fine with me.writerjoelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180966143625215033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-91885788088094373962011-08-19T02:24:12.317-05:002011-08-19T02:24:12.317-05:00Honestly? No, it wouldn't bother me.Honestly? No, it wouldn't bother me.MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649831883849533189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-18920888563784067072011-08-18T00:14:01.805-05:002011-08-18T00:14:01.805-05:00In 2009, Thome cleared waivers and was traded to t...In 2009, Thome cleared waivers and was traded to the Dodgers on 8/31, although he was hitting .249/.372/.493 for Chicago (similar to his current line, but with a better OBP). I'd also expect the White Sox to jump on him this time, if only to keep him from joining another contender, but who knows?<br /><br />If he did happen to help the White Sox win the division, or even a World Series, I'frightwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032512044454415717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-63535259537967548812011-08-17T23:20:58.482-05:002011-08-17T23:20:58.482-05:00Were the Sox to claim Thome, I would recommend the...Were the Sox to claim Thome, I would recommend the Twins simply fax back a picture of an erect middle finger and recall him.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660372664412873983noreply@blogger.com