Whether it was positioning Thome’s feet at home plate in a different manner or how he pointed the bat to develop a relaxing approach, Manuel’s fingerprints are firmly implanted on Thome’s ...

Slugging first baseman Jim Thome a Minnesota Twin. The Twins signed free-agent Thome earlier this week to bolster their bench. The Twins already have a bench loaded with left-handed bats but nothing ...

200. Jim Thome didn't hang his head or reach for an excuse. He weathered daily criticism from the town he's dedicated his career to, and -- eventually -- he caught fire. Posting the best offensive ...