99 Quotes by Jim Thome

He has got such good stuff, I don't think you really want to get in a hole on him. One of the first two pitches, he's probably going to throw for a strike, so the main thing with him is to make sure you get out ahead and look to hit early.

He had good command of all his pitches. I've faced him over the years and he had really good stuff. Credit him a lot.

We swung the bats really well today. This was a huge series for us - we knew we had to step it up against them, because they have been playing really well.

He's been great. This guy is trying to make me a good player. And I respect that.

He was one of my idols growing up. Those guys every moment and every minute that they talk to you, you just sit back and take it all in.

There are so many. We could sit here all night.

Jose pitched a great ball game and it carried over.

I think it's a very well constructed lineup. There's a thought process. I'm just happy to be in it.

I think what really helped was going down to the minor leagues. I had that little hamstring deal, and then I had sat out a couple games. I think I came back and struck out like three times. I felt I needed to go down and get some at-bats, and it worked out good.