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Eric Thames | Outfielder

Team: Seattle Mariners
Age / DOB:  (26) / 11/10/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 210
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Mariners optioned OF Eric Thames to Triple-A Tacoma.
Thames batted .267 (8-for-30) with three doubles and five RBI in 16 games this spring. There's no room for him in Seattle's crowded outfield right now, but he could be an option at some point this year. Mar 20 - 11:13 AM

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Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames ripped a solo shot Monday, accounting for the only run in a win over the Twins.

It's all Felix Hernandez needed, as he dominated the hapless Twins lineup. Thames has batted .274 with four homers over 23 games since arriving in Seattle.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 10:30:00 PM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames doubled in two runs in the bottom of the eighth to break a 1-1 tie in the Mariner's 3-1 win over the Indians on Wednesday.

That's a three-game sweep for the AL's hottest team. Thames has two homers and five RBI in his last four games. Even though he's struck out 20 times, he's hitting .286 with three homers and 10 RBI in 19 games since being picked up from the Blue Jays.
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 07:11:00 PM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Making his Mariners debut against his former team, Eric Thames hit a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Blue Jays.

Appearing in his first major-league game since May 28, Thames took Carlos Villanueva deep in the fifth. The home run was his fourth in 151 at-bats this season. Thames should get plenty of playing time for the Mariners, but shouldn't be anything to call home about in AL-only leagues in pitcher-friendly Seattle.
Thu, Aug 2, 2012 12:39:00 AM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Mariners acquired OF Eric Thames from the Blue Jays for RHP Steve Delabar.

Thames won the starting left field job over Travis Snider during spring training for the Blue Jays, but blew his golden opportunity by hitting just .243/.288/.365 with three homers, 11 RBI and a .652 OPS across 160 plate appearances. Toronto sent him packing to the farm two months ago. Ironically, the Jays jettisoned Snyder (to the Pirates) from the organization within an hour of cutting ties with Thames. Thames is just the type of bat that Seattle should buy-low on, which is precisely what they did by procuring him for a fringe middle-reliever. If Seattle trusts him enough to thrust him into a platoon role, Thames will immediately become relevant in AL-only leagues.
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 01:30:00 AM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Blue Jays optioned OF Eric Thames to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Thames won the starting left field job over Travis Snider during spring training, but he's hitting just .243/.288/.365 with three homers, 11 RBI and a .652 OPS across 160 plate appearances this year. Snider is currently sidelined with a wrist injury, so Rajai Davis figures to get most of the playing time in left field in the short term. Mike McCoy has been called up in a corresponding roster move and will provide some depth while Yunel Escobar (groin) and Kelly Johnson (hamstring) deal with nagging injuries.
Tue, May 29, 2012 11:09:00 AM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames' solo home run accounted for all of the Blue Jays' scoring in their loss to the Orioles Tuesday.

Thames finished the night 2-for-4 and is now hitting .273 on the season. The towering blast off Tommy Hunter in the third inning was his first of the season. It left the yard and landed on Eutaw Street before bouncing off the awning of a warehouse beyond the right field wall. He became just the 58th person in history to reach Eutaw.
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 09:55:00 PM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames is not in Monday's lineup against the Red Sox.

He's sitting against Felix Doubront, which is something that should be common practice against southpaws. Rajai Davis will start in his place in left field, but Ben Francisco is another option.
Related: Rajai Davis, Ben Francisco
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Mon, Apr 9, 2012 05:45:00 PM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames went 2-for-2 with a homer Tuesday in the Blue Jays' 13-8 victory over the Tigers.

Thames will not only be the Jays' primary left fielder, but it looks like he'll probably bat seventh in the lineup, rather than the ninth spot he was penciled in for initially. He should prove to be a decent enough third or fourth outfielder in AL-only leagues.
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 03:37:00 PM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames (calf) is back in Thursday's lineup against the Phillies.

Thames didn't play Wednesday due to a cramp in his calf, but the issue was deemed minor. The 25-year-old is currently battling Travis Snider for the starting left field job.
Related: Travis Snider
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 10:14:00 AM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames was held out of action Wednesday in Blue Jays camp because of leg cramps.

It's believed to be a minor issue. Thames, 25, is battling Travis Snider for the Blue Jays' starting left field gig. At this point, there isn't really a frontrunner.
Related: Travis Snider
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Wed, Mar 21, 2012 04:06:00 PM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a steal in the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Astros on Thursday.

Travis Snider had a two-run double in the game. Both left fielders are still performing well, with Thames having hit .320 with a homer and five RBI through 25 at-bats. Snider is at .296 with three homers and 12 RBI in 27 at-bats.
Related: Travis Snider
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 04:25:00 PM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames collected an RBI double and two walks Friday in the rout of the Astros.

Thames couldn't match Travis Snider's homers the last two days, but it was a nice game for him. He's 4-for-14 with a homer this spring. He's also struck out just twice so far, and the Blue Jays are definitely watching to see who does a better job of cutting back on the strikeouts of those two.
Fri, Mar 9, 2012 04:38:00 PM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI against the Pirates on Saturday.

Thames drew the start over Travis Snider today and furthered his cause ever so slightly in the Blue Jays' left field competition. Either Thames or Snider will start against righties, with the other likely returning to Triple-A.
Sat, Mar 3, 2012 04:25:00 PM
Eric Thames - OF - Mariners

Eric Thames went 3-for-5 on Tuesday with two runs scored against the Angels.

Thames' average is up to .270, thanks to six hits in his last two games. He added two strikeouts, pushing his K/BB mark to a disappointing 79/19.
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 04:34:00 AM

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2B1Dustin Ackley
SS1Robert Andino
2Brendan Ryan
3B1Kyle Seager
LF1Michael Morse
2Raul Ibanez
CF1Franklin Gutierrez
2Endy Chavez
RF1Michael Saunders
2Jason Bay
DH1Kendrys Morales
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PosRoleName
S1Felix Hernandez
2Hisashi Iwakuma
3Joe Saunders
4Brandon Maurer
5Aaron Harang
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PosRoleName
R1Tom Wilhelmsen
2Stephen Pryor
3Carter Capps
4Oliver Perez
5Charlie Furbush
6Josh Kinney
7Lucas Luetge
8Yoervis Medina
9Danny Farquhar