Racing PositionsCubs activate Cabrera from IL, move him to bullpen2MCubs' Thornton avoids heel fracture, credits cleats3MCubs agree to deals with Thornton, McCormick9MMariners lose reliever Thornton to torn Achilles1YM's Thornton carted off in 9th, fears Achilles injury1YExtreme heat ails Reds' De La Cruz, M's Thornton1YMariners acquire reliever Thornton from Blue Jays3YJeff PassanJays recall Hatch from Triple-A, demote Thornton3Y