White Sox's Jim Thome trying to stay sharp
Published 6/26/2008 at chicagotribune.com - Sports
Doesn't start in NL parks but ready for return to Cell
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There was extra incentive for Jim Thome to pay special attention Sunday night against the Cubs.
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