Jim Thome is coming back to Philadelphia.
The Phillies have signed the 600 home run club member to a one year deal that is reportedly worth $1.25 million. Thome's contract is pending a physical.
In 2011, Thome spent the season with the Minnesota Twins, then was claimed off trade waivers by the Cleveland Indians after the trade deadline.
Thome hit for a .256 average, with 15 home runs,and 50 RBI's total last season. He also hit his 600th home run and finished the season with 604 total career home runs.
With this signing, the Phillies have a left-handed power bat that they can use off the bench. In addition, Thome can play at first base if needed, in the event that Ryan Howard is not ready in time for the start of the season.
Thome played for the Phillies from 2003-2005. During the 2005 off-season, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox, since Ryan Howard was ready to takeover as the starting first baseman.
Re-signing with Philadelphia also means that Thome will be re-united with his former hitting from early in his career with the Indinas, except now he will be his manager, Charlie Manuel.
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