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Orioles Get America's Favorite DH

by R.J. Anderson and Kevin Goldstein

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Acquired DH-L Jim Thome from the Phillies for RHP Kyle Simon and C-R Gabriel Lino. [6/30]

The Orioles have been using Chris Davis as their designated hitter since placing Nick Johnson on the disabled list Thursday. To compensate, Buck Showalter has penciled in either Mark Reynolds or Wilson Betemit at first base, and Robert Andino at third base. Not content with the configuration, Dan Duquette went out and got himself the best designated hitter in the National League.

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