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Phillies, Orioles Discussing Thome Trade

By Zachary Links | June 29, 2012 at 4:29pm CDT

The Phillies and Orioles are talking seriously about a deal involving Jim Thome, a source tells Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com.  Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. recently disclosed that he's open to moving the veteran if there is a deal that makes sense for both the slugger and the team.

After Thome's recent strong showing at designated hitter during interleague play, he is on board with joining an American League club in need of a bat.  The Phillies have been reportedly been shopping Thome to teams in need of a DH and a team like the O's would fit the bill.      

This post was originally published on June 30th.

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  1. K-Hopp

    13 years ago

    Don’t the Orioles already have enough players without positions? I know that they’re being decimated by injuries, but having Davis, Reynolds and Betemit on the roster, among others, doesn’t seem to leave a lot of room for Thome at DH.

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    • ryanfea

      13 years ago

      They seem like they might be moving Davis into the outfield which will open more room for Thome

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    • K Stiffler

      13 years ago

      “…having Davis, Reynolds and Betemit on the roster, among others, doesn’t seem to leave a lot of room for Thome at DH.”

      It does if you face righthanded pitching…

      Reply
  2. Rabbitov

    13 years ago

    I am pretty surprised.  Absolutely want Thome’s bat, but defensively I am scared of the repercussions of not having that DH spot open for one of Betemit, Reynolds, or Davis.

    Reply
  3. letsgogiants

    13 years ago

    I think Thome would be a good fit for the Orioles. At the very least, he would be a good clubhouse presence while offering some power off the bench. Plus, his playoff experience wouldn’t hurt on a team trying desperately to make the playoffs for the first time since 1997. 

    Reply
  4. Christopher Sisk

    13 years ago

    Matsui and Scott are on the Rays. 

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  5. Kyle Haker

    13 years ago

    Baltimore hasnt gotten much production from Luke Scott and Matsui mainly because they dont play for the Orioles.  

    Reply
  6. Chris Daubert

    13 years ago

    “Baltimore hasn’t gotten a great deal of production out of Luke Scott and Hideki Matsui at the position this year.”  uh thats because they play for the Rays

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  7. Frank Christopher Giarratano

    13 years ago

    Scott and Matsui have been giving Baltimore absolutely ZERO production this year, largely in part because they play for the Rays. 

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  8. Largebill 2

    13 years ago

    ” Baltimore hasn’t gotten a great deal of production out of Luke Scott and Hideki Matsui at the position this year.”  That might be partly due to neither one being on their roster.

    Reply
  9. Lee Keeler

    13 years ago

    Could it be that the Orioles have not had a lot of production form Matsui or Scott because they are on the Rays?

    Reply
  10. ryanfea

    13 years ago

    Luke Scott and Hideki Matsui play for the Rays

    Reply
  11. Os69

    13 years ago

    Luke Scott and Hideki Matsui?  That’s true.  Baltimore also hasn’t gotten much production out of Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder or about 700 other guys who haven’t played for the Orioles this year.

    Reply
  12. Largebill 2

    13 years ago

    Wow, six nearly identical slams within a couple minutes of each other. Ya know you screwed up when everyone jumps on it at once.  

    Reply
  13. Joe

    13 years ago

    Would the Phillies be able to get anything better than cash or a mediocre PTBNL for him?

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    • 1980CHAMPS

      13 years ago

      They were able to get a decent left handed pitcher for Valdez so anything is possible.

      Reply
  14. $1529282

    13 years ago

    The originality and cleverness of all these comments is trumped only by the eagerness of commenters to rag on a site which they visit regularly enough to feel the need to sign up for accounts.

    Reply
  15. David Silverwood

    13 years ago

    Good deal for Thome and Orioles—nl Phillies need nl players

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