O's aquire Thome

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The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a trade with the Phillies that sends prospects P Kyle Simon and C Gabriel Lino to Philadelphia in return for veteran DH Jim Thome.

Thome could possibly take over full time at DH for Baltimore.

Thoughts on the deal?
 
Jim Thome is 41 years old and he'll probably retire after this season, as he only signed a one-year deal. He had that amazing pinch-hit walk-off home run against the Rays last month, but I think that will be his last big moment. He'll probably get a few more home runs and pass Sammy Sosa on the all-time home run list, but I think his career will be over after this season. I think the Phillies got the better deal then. Although, Jim Thome is a good guy to have on the Orioles, as they're a pretty young team. I'm sure Jim Thome has at least five years on every other player in the locker room. I bet he feels old. :P
 
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