Yanks Sign Thames, Make Winn Signing Official

post from A Die Hard Yankees Fan on 08 February 2010 10:06:31 PM. © A Die Hard Yankees Fan

Not only did the Yanks make the Randy Winn signing official, but also picked up another option for left field by adding Marcus Thames on a Minor League deal. If he makes the 25-man roster Thames will make $900K.

Thames has spent the last six seasons in Detroit, but made his MLB debut back in 2002 with the Yanks. You might remember his first career at-bat when he took Randy Johnson deep for a home run.

In 2009, with the Tigers, Thames hit .252/.323/.453 with 13 HR and 36 RBI in 258 at-bats.

He should make the 25-man roster. This is a great pickup because he's experienced and can hit better than Winn, Gardner and the AAA OF options. His defensive isn't too bad either.