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I think its nuts. Its a good move if hes a 2nd or 3rd year player that you can lock up long-term cheap.
Hes not, hes a 30 year old DH making $12mil next year in a one-year deal and hes not Ortiz or Hafner in their primes. Thome will cost you half and may not be much of a downgrade, if at all (on a one-year deal).
I'm in favor of claiming him, but trading meaningfull talent on top of that? No chance.