After signing a minor league deal with the New York Yankees last month, Marcus Thames can opt out of his contract with the Yankees if he does not make the opening roster come April 4th. Thames hit 252 with Detroit last year blasting 13 home runs in 258 at bats. "He was brought in to compete for a spot on the 25-man roster," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Friday. "And at the end of camp, if he makes it, great. If he doesn’t make it, he’s free." Thames will compete for the left field job this spring training with veteran Randy Winn and young speedster Brett Gardner. Marcus came up with the Yankees in 2002, only playing in 7 games but getting his first hit which was a home run off of future hall of famer Randy Johnson.
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