Marcus Thames has retired from baseball.

Thames actually hasn't officially announced his retirement, but he didn't play in 2012 and has been hired as he new hitting coach for the Yankees' High-A affiliate in Tampa. The 35-year-old batted .246/.309/.485 with 115 homers over 10 major league seasons.

Yankees signed OF Marcus Thames to a minor-league contract.

A solid role player for the Yankees a year ago, Thames hit just .197 with two home runs and seven RBI in 66 at-bats while battling calf and quad injuries as a member of the Dodgers this season. The owner of a career .260 average and .824 OPS against lefties, Thames should likely be up in New York at some point this summer as long as he can round back to full health.

Dodgers designated OF Marcus Thames for assignment.

The Dodgers signed Thames to a one-year, $1 million contract this offseason with the hope that he'd mash left-handed pitching. Instead he struggled mightily in 70 plate appearances, missing about a month with a quad strain, and posting a .197/.243/.333 slash line with two homers when healthy. Thames could still be salvaged, however. Between 2006-2010, as a member of the Tigers and Yankees, he had an .820 OPS and 94 homers in 1,547 plate appearances. A team in desperate need of outfield punch might give him a shot.

Marcus Thames was scheduled to do outfield drills before Monday's game against the Mets.

Thames hasn't played in the field since leaving a game on June 24 with a left calf strain. Don Mattingly said that Thames will also field some ground balls at first base, as the Dodgers are without a backup first baseman now that Casey Blake is on the disabled list.

Marcus Thames (calf) is in the lineup Tuesday as the designated hitter.

Thames hasn't played since leaving Friday's game with a left calf strain. He'll bat sixth Tuesday against the southpaw Brian Duensing.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly indicated that Marcus Thames (calf) might have to be placed on the disabled list.

An MRI on Thames' calf was negative, and he probably doesn't need a full 15 days off, but Mattingly isn't sure he wants to carry him on the roster if all he can do is DH and pinch-hit. Thames is only able to run at about 75 percent. "I just have to know if I can use him," Mattingly said. "At this point, I don't think there's any way he can play in the field." The Dodgers should make a decision on Thames soon.

Marcus Thames is day-to-day after leaving Friday's game against the Angels in the second inning with a left calf strain.

Thames suffered the injury while running to second base on a double. He was replaced by Tony Gwynn Jr. on the basepaths and in left field.

Dodgers activated OF Marcus Thames from the 15-day disabled list.

Thames has battled a nagging quad injury for most of the season. He returns to a .176/.222/.412 batting line over 36 plate appearances.

Marcus Thames (quad) is expected to return from the 15-day disabled list on Monday.

Thames spent a full week on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque, batting .176 in 19 plate appearances. He will return to his role as a backup outfielder.

Marcus Thames (quad) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Monday in a rehab game at Triple-A Albuquerque.

It was Thames' second minor league rehab game. He went 1-for-3 with a home run in his debut for Albuquerque on Sunday and is about a week from the majors.

Marcus Thames (quad) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Albuquerque.

Thames has been on the disabled list since the first week of May with a right quadriceps strain. He'll likely need several games in the minors before being activated.

Dodgers placed OF Marcus Thames on the 15-day disabled list with a right quad strain.

It's the same injury that dogged him for most of April. He started two games in the past week, but simply isn't 100 percent. Thames is batting .176 with two homers and four RBI over his first 34 at-bats this season.

Marcus Thames (quad) was out of the Dodgers' starting lineup Friday night against the Cardinals.

Thames hasn't started the last two games due to a sore quadriceps muscle, but is available to pinch-hit. Tony Gwynn, Jr. started in left field Friday against Kyle Lohse.

Marcus Thames has been dealing with a heel issue and will be given Saturday off.

The Dodgers have assigned him a new set of spikes that they hope will help the problem. This sounds like a day-to-day issues that's not worth getting worked up over. Thames is slated to see most of the playing time in left field against left-handed pitching this season.

Dodgers signed OF Marcus Thames to a one-year, $1 million contract.

He'll have the opportunity to earn more through incentives. Thames, who will turn 34 before the season starts, batted .288/.350/.491 with 12 home runs and 33 RBI over 212 at-bats with the Yankees this past season. He's better off as a DH since he's a butcher in the outfield, but he's a legitimate threat against left-handed pitching and should see plenty of at-bats against southpaws in 2011.

According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Marcus Thames.

According to Hernandez, the deal could be finalized as soon as Tuesday. Thames, who turns 34 in March, batted .288/.350/.491 with 12 home runs and 33 RBI over 212 at-bats with the Yankees this past season. We're not crazy about Thames playing in the outfield, but he has a legitimate chance at topping double-digit home runs again should he receive regular at-bats.

According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, the Dodgers are "on the verge" of signing Marcus Thames.

The Dodgers would presumably use him as part of platoon with Jay Gibbons in left field, though the club has declined to confirm that a deal is close. According to Gurnick, the Dodgers are also considering Eric Chavez and Gabe Kapler among free agents.

According to Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com, the Dodgers have interest in free agent outfielder Marcus Thames.

The Dodgers are still attempting to find some help for their outfield, primarily in left field. While Thames is coming off a productive season for the Yankees, he is a severe liability defensively. Likewise, he's best utilized against left-handed pitching. We wouldn't rule out a match with the Dodgers, but Thames is a far better fit in the American League.

The Yankees are not expected to re-sign free agent Marcus Thames.

The Yanks are going to use Jorge Posada as their primary designated hitter in 2011 and need bench players that have a bit of defensive versatility. That's also why a deal with Manny Ramirez or Johnny Damon is said to be unlikely. Thames has drawn interest from Japanese clubs and the Orioles.

The Orioles have talked to the agent for Marcus Thames, according to the Baltimore Sun.

Thames has considered Japan, but it sounds like he'd prefer to remain in the U.S. If the Orioles sign him, it'd be a clear sign that they're not including Nolan Reimold in their plans for 2011.