Indians retire HOF Thome's No. 25

Indians honor Jim Thome CLEVELAND -- Just as Jim Thome had done so many times throughout his 22-year Major League Baseball career, his exit from the pregame ceremony held in his honor at Progressive Field Sunday was only fitting.

Rounding the bases, Thome donned his Indians jersey while wearing his iconic stirrups and high socks, this time over dress slacks. He was mobbed at home plate by a flock of former Indians coaches and teammates, while a capacity crowd came to its feet in ovation for the pregame ceremony.

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"It's good to be back and see a lot of people you care about and you want to thank," Thome said Saturday. "You want to look them in the eye and thank them and…