Jim Thome Returning To White Sox?

"The White Sox were one of several teams putting a claim in for Thome, reports Daryl Van Schouwen of the Sun Times. The White Sox could be trying to block a claim by the Indians or seeking another lefty bat in place of the unproductive Adam Dunn (ESPN)."



Wow, how far has Adam Dunn fallen that a 40 year old Jim Thome is a better option. Guillen always said he regretted letting Thome go, and why wouldn't he? His piece of shit DH (Dunn) is hitting .167 with 11 HRs and 40 RBIs. Thome has better stats (.253 12 HRs 40 RBI) and he has had 162 less at bats.



The White Sox aren't the only teams that are interested in Thome. The Red Sox, Rangers, Angels, Tigers, Indians and Yankees are alll rumored to be interested. I would love for the Sox to be able to make a deal for them, but they are so far down the waiver list I doubt they will even get a chance.

Jered Weaver Gets Paid

The Elephant in the room for the Angels was Jered Weaver's upcoming free agency, everyone in Los Angeles of Anahiem can rest assure Jered is going no where any time soon.



Weaver agreed to a 5 year, 85 million dollar extension Saturday night. Which is an excellent deal figuring Weaver is neck and neck with Justin Verlander for the Cy Young award.



I was never a believer in Jered Weaver, he's not a hard thrower and I don't like his face or hair, but you can't ignore his stats. This year he is 14-6 with a 2.10 era and 158 ks. He could have easily got a CC Sabathia like contract if he opted for free agency, however, since they settled it now, they can spend a little bit more on offense.



The Angels are overachieving this year behind the arms of Jered, Dan Haren and Ervin Santana, however a pathetic offense and awful bullpen has really held them back from catching Texas.

Angels Finally Cut Scott Kazmir

The Angels have released left-hander Scott Kazmir. He has been getting lit up in AAA and had an ERA over 17. He has been a joke for awhile now. The weird thing is he is only 27 years old. Kazmir posted a 3.51 ERA and 742 strikeouts in 689 2/3 innings for the Rays between 2005 and 2008, including a league-high 239 K's in 2007. Then he went to the Angels and his career end (5.31 ERA and 5.7 K/9 in 35 starts).

He is young enough that if he can find his stuff he can make a comeback, and I guarantee some team will pick him up. I just don't know if he will ever find his stuff again. Mets are rumored to have interest...seems about right.