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Thome Headed To OriolesJim Thome is headed to the Orioles, whose struggling offense is in dire need of some punch. Thome was traded from the Phillies on Saturday for two minor leaguers, right-hander Kyle Simon and catcher Gabriel Lino. Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, Official Trade Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Thome Happy, But Would Listen To Trade InterestJim Thome is happy to be a Phillie, but said on Friday night that he will listen to trade interest as the July 31 deadline approaches. "I would have to sit down and listen," he said of a possible trade to an American League team, where the slugger could serve as a designated hitter. Thome was Philadelphia's DH in nine straight interleague games this month and hit .333 (12 for 36) with four homers, 14 RBIs and a 1.137 OPS. Philadelphia Phillies, Trade Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Utley Will Play Two, Sit One As PrecautionThe Phillies want to be cautious with second baseman Chase Utley, who made his 2012 debut on Wednesday night and hit a home run in his first at-bat. "He and I talked, and we'll try two on and one off before the all-star break," manager Charlie Manuel said. "I want to keep it to where he feels as good as possible every day until the point where we can turn him loose." Manuel practiced a similar lineup routine with Utley when he returned from the disabled list last season, but eventually the second baseman started playing almost daily. "I think him and I definitely communicate with each other," Manuel said. "I trust him a lot, and he's a tough player. He might need a blow some day, but I don't expect him to come around and say, "Charlie, I can't play today.' I think he might throw me a line and let me run with it." Philadelphia Phillies, Misc Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Howard Plays In Class A GameRyan Howard went 2 for 4 with three RBIs Thursday night to start a minor league rehab assignment that the Phillies will watch closely as they determine whether they will be buyers or sellers at the trading deadline, according to an ESPN.com report. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Phillies Could Trade Thome To ALThe Phillies are making Jim Thome available to American League teams looking for a DH, executives of two AL clubs said Thursday. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. wouldn't confirm to ESPN.com that he already has talked to other teams, but the GM would not rule out a deal that would send Thome to a club that could give him more regular playing time. Philadelphia Phillies, Misc Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Phillies Jun 2012 Archive
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