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Joe Torre Baseball Nerd
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Starting Nine: A study in No. 10, Chipper Jones - Battery Power
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Jim Thome moved by Hall of Fame tour
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Baseball Hall of Fame: Jim Thome delivers passionate Hall of Fame induction speech centered on family and baseball: “This is the ultimate dream come true”
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At Cooperstown, Jim Thome thanks Charlie Manuel and recalls time with Phillies Phillies Nation - Your source for Philadelphia Phillies news, opinion, history, rumors, events, and other fun stuff.
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Complete text of Chipper Jones' Baseball Hall of Fame speech
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Joy of a team set, update 18 (putting the '88 Dodgers to bed)
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Jim Thome elected to Hall of Fame
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Jim Thome elected to Hall of Fame
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