It's tough to strike out. Believe me. I hate striking out. It's no fun. It's embarrassing. But there really isn't anything I can do. It's just a part of my game. — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
I sign every autograph I can for kids because I remember myself at that age. I think it's ridiculous that some guys won't sign for a kid. — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
The passion is my favorite part of the city [Philadelphia]. You go from 'we love you' to 'we hate you' back to 'you walk… — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
When do you know it's time to say, 'OK, that's it?' That is the most difficult part of any decision like that because you… — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
My favorite thing to do is still to go back to Peoria, go to my cabin and hunt with the boys. This is a… — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
It's tough to strike out. Believe me. I hate striking out. It's no fun. It's embarrassing. But there really isn't anything I can do.… — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
If I had to give advice about parents, it would be this: Value your relationships with them. Those relationships are what you stand for.… — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
Not playing every day, I kind of healed up a little bit from the little injuries that I had the year before. Then, when… — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
This is a tremendous honor (winning the 2002 Roberto Clemente Award), to be considered in the same class as Roberto Clemente. He is a… — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
My family has loved Minnesota and that was one of the big reasons we decided to come back. For me, family decisions were a… — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
Every player that plays for any organization, having great fans on your side every night is a great thing. — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
The strongest thing I put into my body is steak and eggs. I just eat. I'm not a supplement guy. Steroids are not even… — Jim Thome Copy Share Image
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