CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday that former designated hitter Jim Thome has joined the franchise as a special assistant to general manager Rick Hahn. Thome spent parts of four seasons with the White Sox, hitting 134 home runs and driving in 369 runs. He will consult with Hahn and assistant general manager Buddy Bell while working with the White Sox and their minor league affiliates. Thome, who pointed out he is not officially retired from baseball, said he was contacted by Bell two weeks ago about the opportunity to help coach. "Hes a strong baseball guy," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "I look forward to having him around." Thomes 612 homers over his 22-year career are seventh in major-league history. He also had 1,699 RBIs. He was a member of two pennant-winning teams in Cleveland (1995, 1997) and his solo home run was the only run in the White Soxs 1-0 win over Minnesota in a one-game playoff for the 2008 American League Central division title. Thome was a favourite of White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf when he played in Chicago from 2006-2009. "When I left here, Jerry always joked he wanted me to come back at some point," Thome said. The Peoria, Ill., native called the fact that its a Chicago team a key to being involved in coaching. "This is my home," he said. "This is where I live." Nike Vapor Max Plus Triple Black . The 28-year-old from Calgary matched his career best after missing just one shot in his two rounds of shooting in the mens 10-kilometre sprint competition. Smith finished in 23 minutes 15. Nike Vapor Max Plus Triple Black . -- In a span of seven Washington Redskins offensive plays, Justin Tuck sacked Robert Griffin III four times. http://www.vapormaxplus.com/ . Team physician Dr. Steve Traina performed the surgery Friday. Robinson was injured in a spill underneath the Nuggets basket during the first quarter of Wednesday nights loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. Nike Vapormax Plus Womens . Tracey comes to the Blue Bombers after spending over a decade with Queens University. Most recently he was the schools assistant football coach. Nike Vapormax Plus Bleached Aqua . Pence singled in the winning run with no outs in the ninth inning to give the Giants a 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.Aitor Karankas future at Middlesbrough is in doubt after he stormed out of a team meeting, according to Sky sources. It is understood the Boro head coach told his players he no longer wanted to manage them before leaving the meeting.Karanka is said to have called into question his players desire to play in the Premier League next season, following a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Rotherham in midweek. That result means Boro are now four points behind Championship leaders Burnley after winning just three of their past 10 games.Boro travel to face Charlton at The Valley on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 3.20pm. Highlights of Middlesbroughs 1-0 defeat at Rotherham in midweek Also See: Charlton v Mboro preview Ollies predictions Rotherham 1-0 Mboro Championship table ' ' '