Official Site of the Brewers · Feb 27, 2017
Thames rides KBO tear into Majors
Brewers manager Craig Counsell talks about first baseman Eric Thames playing in the Majors for the first time since 2012PHOENIX -- Eric Thames has gotten over the shock. But three months later, he's still filled with joy about one of baseball's most intriguing developments in the offseason.
The Brewers non-tendered first baseman Chris Carter, the National League home run champion, to open up a spot for the 30-year-old Thames, who spent the last three years giving fits to pitchers in Korea.
It's going to be fascinating to see how he fits into a team seemingly on its way up in the highly competitive National League Central.