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Chicago White Sox slugger Jim Thome wants to play at least two more years

Feb. 18, 2009
Jim Thome said he'd like to play at least two more seasons in the majors to get homer No. 600 and the World Series ring that's eluded him for 18 seasons so far.
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MLB: Chicago White Sox 4, Boston 2

BOSTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Jim Thome's two-run first-inning homer Sunday started the Chicago White Sox on their way to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

MLB: Chi. White Sox 6, Kansas City 2

CHICAGO, June 5 (UPI) -- Orlando Cabrera finished off a four-run second with a two-run single Thursday and the Chicago White Sox went on to defeat Kansas City 6-2.

MLB: Chicago White Sox 3, Baltimore 1

BALTIMORE, April 16 (UPI) -- Jose Contreras allowed four hits over seven innings Wednesday in carrying the Chicago White Sox past Baltimore 3-1.
Thome suspended 1 game for arguing

Thome suspended 1 game for arguing

NEW YORK, April 15 (UPI) -- Major League Baseball suspended Chicago White Sox designated hitter Jim Thome for one game Tuesday for arguing a call after he struck out.

MLB: Chi. White Sox 5, Detroit 2

CHICAGO, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Paul Konerko's three-run homer Friday night, along with Jim Thome's 506th MLB career home run, carried the Chicago White Sox to a 5-2 win over Detroit.

MLB: Chi. White Sox 7, Cleveland 4

CHICAGO, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Jim Thome hit the 499th home run of his career Wednesday as the Chicago White Sox rolled over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians 7-4.

Jim Thome sidelined

DETROIT, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The Chicago White Sox have listed first baseman and designated hitter Jim Thome as day-to-day with a left hamstring injury.

MLB: Chicago W. Sox 10, Cleveland 4

CHICAGO, April 3 (UPI) -- Jim Thome hit a home run helping the Chicago White Sox open the defense of their World Series title with a 10-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

Konerko to stay on with White Sox

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Paul Konerko has signed a five-year, $60 million deal to remain with the White Sox, for whom he has played the last seven seasons.

Thome back in lineup wearing finger splint

CLEARWATER, Fla., March 22 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Phillies slugger Jim Thome, who broke a finger earlier this month, can now play wearing a splint, the team reported Monday.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch