Eric Thames (30), who has returned to the major leagues from the KBO League, is looking forward to play for the Milwaukee Brewers.
USA Today Sports reported an anticipation of Milwaukee's 2017 season on Wednesday. Here, Thames received high expectation from his team. In the expected line-up, Thames entered the first baseman as number four batter.
USA Today has focused on the Thames, with newly hired players including first baseman Tees, third base first baseman Travis, and relief pitcher Neftalie Felice. Thames returned to the majors in five years after signing with Milwaukee for $ 16 million three years after finishing last season.
The media said, 'The Thames will be one of the most exciting players this spring. Teams, the last season of 2012 in the major leagues, hit 40 home runs in Korea last year. A year ago, he had 47 homers and 40 stolen bases. "He explained the footsteps left by Teams in the KBO League NC Dynasty.
"The merit of the Thmases is very exciting," he said. "I think Thames will meet the expectation with Milwaukee and fill up the offensive power of the left-handed batter." Although he has not played in major league for the past four years, Thames have already secured the spot with first baseman as forth batter in the Milwaukee. Milwaukee is confident of his ability to release Chris Carter, who has won the National League home runs (41) last year.
Milwaukee's expected lineup includes Kean Broxton (center fielder) Jonathan Villa (second baseman) Ryan Bron (left fielder) Eric Teams (first baseman) Domingo Santana (right fielder) Travis Show (third baseman) Orland Arcea (shortstop) Vandy (over catcher). Starting pitchers were Junior Gera, Jimmy Nelson, Matt Garza, Jack Davis and Chase Anderson.