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Thome on target.

Publication: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Publication Date: 28-FEB-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Thome on target.(Sports)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Scot Gregor Daily Herald Sports Writer

TUCSON, Ariz. -Two at-bats, two bullets.

Jim Thome's career with the White Sox officially began with a bang Monday, as the 35-year-old designated hitter crushed two Mark Buehrle pitches during an unexpected appearance in an intrasquad game.

Thome's first shot was gloved by minor-league first baseman Casey Rogowski. The second was a hard single to right field.

"He hit two balls right on the nose," Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said. "If Thome stays the way we think he can stay, he's going to help this ballclub."

Considering the White Sox are defending World Series champions, Thome is hardly being viewed as a savior. But after coming over from...

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