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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Prolific slugger Jim Thome has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced Saturday.
Thome, who has 604 career homers -- eighth on the all-time list -- began last season with the Minnesota Twins and was dealt to the Cleveland Indians at the trade deadline.
The 41-year-old left-handed hitter belted 15 home runs and drove in 50 over 93 games between the two clubs.
The first baseman had previously played for the Phillies from 2003-06. He reached the 400-homer plateau during a game in Philadelphia against the Cincinnati Reds in June 2004.
"We're very happy to be able to bring Jim back to Philadelphia at this point in his career," Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "He will be an option for (Manager Charlie Manuel) to use off the bench each night and brings a great attitude to the ballpark every day."
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