Jim Thome hasn't made a final decision, but the slugger is leaning towards a return to baseball next season. "We've talked to Jim a little bit about it," Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said. "He wants to take a little bit of time with his family and then assess things as the offseason progresses. The one thing that he demonstrated is that he certainly has the ability to contribute to a team, both offensively and in the clubhouse. The decision of whether or not to play next year will be Jim's." Thome, who has 604 home runs in his 21-year career, will speak to his family before making a decision.