Thome to M's?
There is no doubt the Phillies are ready to trade Jim Thome to any team that will take him. Given his back and elbow problems, the Phillies also realize they will have to pay most of his $48 million contract to see him play elsewhere.
Normally I am not thrilled with the idea of taking on an old player coming off a serious injury, but the M's still need more power in the lineup. The fact the Phillies are supposedly willing to pay all but about $15 million of the contract makes Thome seem like a possible solution.
For not much more than what Scott Spiezio was making, would you take Thome?
If he is healthy next year, he could supply much needed power at a greatly reduced rate. The M's need to be creative if they truly want to improve next year- it's not just the pitching. The M's were one of the worst hitting teams in baseball this past season.
If I were Bavasi, I would at least make some inquiries about Thome...
There is no doubt the Phillies are ready to trade Jim Thome to any team that will take him. Given his back and elbow problems, the Phillies also realize they will have to pay most of his $48 million contract to see him play elsewhere.
Normally I am not thrilled with the idea of taking on an old player coming off a serious injury, but the M's still need more power in the lineup. The fact the Phillies are supposedly willing to pay all but about $15 million of the contract makes Thome seem like a possible solution.
For not much more than what Scott Spiezio was making, would you take Thome?
If he is healthy next year, he could supply much needed power at a greatly reduced rate. The M's need to be creative if they truly want to improve next year- it's not just the pitching. The M's were one of the worst hitting teams in baseball this past season.
If I were Bavasi, I would at least make some inquiries about Thome...
posted by Tom at
10:09 AM
