Orioles Acquire DH Jim Thome From The Phillies
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired Jim Thome as a designated hitter from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for two minor league players-- right-handed pitcher Kyle Simon and catcher Gabriel Lino.
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The Baltimore Orioles have acquired Jim Thome as a designated hitter from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for two minor league players-- right-handed pitcher Kyle Simon and catcher Gabriel Lino.
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