Jim Thome signs with Minnesota Twins

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports

Feb. 4, 2010 11:48 AM PT

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts.

Jim Thome‘s brief stint with the Dodgers is over.

The veteran slugged signed with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in a deal that will become official once Thome passes a physical. The one-year deal is reportedly worth $1.5 million.

Thome, who played in 17 games with the Dodgers last season, will pinch hit for the Twins next season. Manager Ron Gardenhire told the Associated Press that Thome could also see time at designated hitter and at first base.

-- Austin Knoblauch

Sports Now

Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.