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Marcus Thames

Outfielder
Position
LF
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed though 2008

  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 205 lbs
  • Born: Mar 6, 1977

  • Debut: June 10, 2002

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Newsbreakers

November 6, 2009

Marcus Thames has been removed from the Tigers' 40-man roster, and will become a free agent, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.

Our View:

Thames hit .252 to go along with 13 home runs in a part-time role for the Tigers last season. Expect him to stay in the American League.

September 11, 2009

Marcus Thames went 2-for-3 with an RBI in tonight's 6-4 loss to Toronto at Comerica Park. He hit a single and a double.

Our View:

Thames has two hits in each of his last two games, but has not crushed a homer since August 12 (at Boston).

August 10, 2009

Marcus Thames went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in tonight's 6-5 loss at Boston.

Our View:

Thames was only batting .200 this month heading into tonight's game, and was in need of a solid performance.

July 18, 2009

Marcus Thames went 2-for-4 with a home run and RBI on Saturday, but unfortunately that would be the only Tigers run, as they fell 2-1 in Yankee Stadium.

Our View:

Thames is batting .286, and how has ten home runs. He is a good option at outfield in AL-only leagues.

July 10, 2009

Marcus Thames led the Tigers offensively in tonight's 5-1 win over Cleveland at Comerica Park, as he went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer off Joe Smith.

Our View:

The slugger has a homer in four of his last six games, and should remain a solid source for power if fantasy owners can handle his low batting average.

July 6, 2009

Marcus Thames went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Gil Meche in tonight's 4-3 loss to the Royals at Comerica Park.

Our View:

Thames hit a homer in two of his last three games, and should remain a good source for power if fantasy owners can deal with his high number of strikeouts.

June 19, 2009

Marcus Thames went 2-for-4 with a pair of two-run homers in Friday's 10-4 win over the Brewers at Comerica Park.

Our View:

Thames now has five homers this month, and should remain a good source for power in AL-only leagues. He has not struck out in his last two games as well.

June 18, 2009

Marcus Thames went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two RBI in Thursday's 6-3 win at St. Louis.

Our View:

Thames collected his third homer of June, and should continue to be a nice source for power in AL-only leagues as long as he stays healthy. He is hitting .313 (10-for-32) so far this month as well.

June 13, 2009

Marcus Thames went 1-for-2 with a homer and two RBI in Saturday's 9-3 loss at Pittsburgh.

Our View:

Thames started the game in left field. The slugger has two homers over eight games since coming off the DL, and is worth targeting if you need help in the power department in AL-only leagues.

June 8, 2009

Marcus Thames went 1-for-1 with a solo homer and recorded the Tigers' lone RBI in Monday's 6-1 loss at Chicago in the nightcap of their doubleheader. Thames was used as a pinch-hitter.

Our View:

Thames was activated from the DL today following his recovery from a strained ribcage, and it is encouraging to see him hit his first homer of the season. He crushed 25 homers in 2008, and the slugger is worth targeting for AL-only leagues if you are in need of power.

June 7, 2009

Marcus Thames has been activated from the DL following his recovery from a strained ribcage, according to the Associated Press. Jeff Larish was optioned to Triple-A Toledo as the adjoining move.

Our View:

Thames launched 25 homers last season, and is worth consideration if you need help in the power department in AL-only leagues.

June 4, 2009

Marcus Thames went 2-for-5 with a home run during his rehab game for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

Our View:

Jim Leyland could get his DH back as early as tomorrow.

May 28, 2009

Marcus Thames struck out three times in the second game of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo, according to the Detroit News. Manager Jim Leyland said, "Thames needs to no punch out three times. Swing the bat, hit the ball hard."

Our View:

Thames is 2-for-13 over three rehab games. He could return to the Tigers at some point next week, and is worth stashing in deeper leagues based on his power potential.

May 18, 2009

Marcus Thames is progressing in his recovery from a strained ribcage, according to MLive.com. He is expected to resume batting practice at some point this week.

Our View:

The slugger is expected to start a rehab assignment soon, and could return to Detroit within two weeks. His fantasy value will remain limited as a reserve though.

May 7, 2009

Marcus Thames is eligible to come off the DL this week, but is still ailing with his strained ribcage, according to MLive.com.

Our View:

Thames is coming along, and could begin running and hitting by May 14. He could be fit to return to Detroit by early June.

April 22, 2009

Marcus Thames suffered a strained oblique during batting practice Tuesday and is headed for the 15-day DL, according to the Detroit Free Press. Ryan Rayburn will be recalled from Triple-A to replace him on the roster.

Our View:

Thames has solid power, but is yet to hit a homer over 18 at-bats this season. Fantasy owners will manage fine while he is on the shelf.

April 1, 2009

Following the release of Gary Sheffield, Marcus Thames will get the chance to be the Tigers full-time DH in 2009, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Our View:

Thames has a reputation of struggling against right-handed pitchers, but he showed some improvement last season. Over the last three seasons, he has homered once in every 13.5 at-bats, meaning he should certainly be considered by fantasy owners looking to amp up their home run total. However, he was held to a .241 batting average last season.

March 29, 2009

Marcus Thames is on the Tigers' trading block, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Our View:

Thames has solid power as he crushed 25 homers over 316 at-bats in 2008. He is currently a reserve outfielder with Detroit, but is still worth targeting in deeper mixed leagues, namely in case he is dealt and sees regular playing time with another club.

March 23, 2009

Marcus Thames had a tough day at the plate in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Red Sox, as he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Our View:

Thames is not going to hit for a solid average, and the reserve outfielder holds fantasy value strictly as a source for power. He crushed 25 homers over 316 at-bats in 2008.

March 21, 2009

Marcus Thames returned to the Tigers' lineup following his recovery from a strained abdominal muscle, according to the Detroit News. He had a double and a single over two at-bats in his first game back.

Our View:

Thames should be fine for the start of the season. Thames should remain a solid option for power for AL-only leagues, despite serving as a reserve outfielder.

March 18, 2009

Marcus Thames took batting practice for the first time Tuesday since straining an abdominal muscle a week ago, according to the Detroit News.

Our View:

Barring a setback, the slugger could be back in action by the weekend.

March 12, 2009

Updating a previous report, Marcus Thames will miss about a week with the strained oblique he suffered in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game, according to The Detroit News.

Our View:

This doesn't sound too serious, but oblique injuries tend to be nagging ones. If he can recover completely, Thames is a decent power option in AL-only leagues.

March 11, 2009

Marcus Thames suffered a strained oblique in Tuesday's spring game against the Cardinals. According to MLB.com, he injured himself attempting a diving catch. He is considered day-to-day as he meets with team doctors.

Our View:

Thames could be a decent fantasy option, especially in AL-only leagues. The power is there, but he needs to get his average up if he wants to see consistent playing time.

March 3, 2009

Marcus Thames went 2-for-4 with a run scored Tuesday in the Tigers' 7-5 victory over the Venezuela team.

Our View:

Thames will likely be the Tigers' starting left fielder come Opening Day, but he needs to hit for a better average and become more of a well-rounded run-producer.

February 14, 2009

Lynn Henning of the Detroit News expects the Tigers to make a move before the start of he season, and he mentioned Marcus Thames as a possible trade candidate.

Our View:

Thames blasted 25 homers over 316 at-bats last season, and he could be a solid source for power in 2009 if he gets regular at-bats, potentially another club.

January 14, 2009

Marcus Thames has re-signed a one-year deal with the Tigers, according to the Associated Press. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Our View:

Thames crushed 25 homers last season on only 316 at-bats. Manager Jim Leyland is high on Thames and intends to give him more playing time in 2009, meaning he should be a solid source for power in fantasy leagues, with a shot to challenge 30-35 homers.

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