Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome warms up during batting practice before …

Mark Duncan | published: August 27, 2011

Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome warms up during batting practice before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in Cleveland. Nine years after leaving and losing some fans and credibility, Thome returns to the Indians, his team for 12 seasons and one that needs his big swing to help them get to the postseason. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)