Marcus Thames goes to Dodgers

Marcus Thames #38 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers in Game Two of the ALCS. (Oct. 16, 2010) Credit: Getty Images
Free agent Marcus Thames will be joining the Dodgers, ESPNlosangeles.com reported.
Thames, nearly 34, hit a career-high .288 with 12 home runs and 33 runs batted in for the Yankees last season. His career average is .248.
The righthanded hitting Thames could platoon in leftfield with Jay Gibbons.
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