O's aquire Thome

[Ozzie]

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?

 

[Cam Cam]

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