Jim Thome now a Dodger…Hall of Fame next?

September 2, 2009 by Jesus Melendez
Filed under Baseball News

When news circulated around the interwebs that the Chicago White Sox had sent out a memo stating that a number of their players were available to whoever wanted them…you kinda knew the night would end with a few guys getting dealt.

Such was the case for Jim Thome.

The future Hall of Famer (yes, I said it…more on that later) packed his bags following a 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins and headed west to Los Angeles.

According to reports, Dodgers general manager Ned Colleti envisions Thome playing a role similar to the one Matt Stairs filled for the World Series champion Phillies last year.

“We’re not brining him over here to play first base,” Colleti told ESPN. “We’re bring him here to come off the bench and be a great influence in the clubhouse. He’s one of the true great guys in the game.”

Has Jim Thome really been that great of a player? Many think so, but does he ready deserve a HOF bid? The Hall Of Very Good makes a great case.

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