Anthony Borbely
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The Detroit Tigers called up Cameron Maybin from Double A Erie and he is in New York already. He is their top prospect and one of the best prospects in all of baseball.
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Cameron Maybin called up by the Tigers (1 Viewer)
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RedRaiders
Mr. +EV
Why wouldn't they wait a couple weeks?
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
There is a possibility of a DL move (possibly Thames), and also, they want to see him before September 1st, because he would have to be here before then to have playoff eligibility.
Doctor Detroit
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He wasn't on the 40 man roster and it doesn't say who is getting moved out. They called him up because they think he can help right now and calling him up in two weeks makes no real difference with a guy like this IMO. He's probably as ready now as he'll be and with his range, speed, and power he can make an instant impact. Anyway it all boils down to whose roster place he is taking and if it is Thames or Monroe, I will tell you that it is done because the Tigers really don't have any better options. Might as well give the kid a look. The Tigers really only have two position players they can move and that would be Raburn back to Triple A which I doubt, the release of Craig Monroe, or someone got put on the DL (Thames again?). It could mean the Tigers dropped a pitcher also but I doubt it. On Maybin he's the best young OF I've ever seen play at this age and development level. I'm sure there were better in the past, I just didn't see them.
ditka...mike ditka
Footballguy
So does Granderson move over for him or does maybin play somewhere besides centeR?
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
I can't imagine them moving Granderson. He is playing a gold glove CF.
whoknew
Footballguy
Eventually Granderson moves to LF, yes. But for now, he stays in CF.
ditka...mike ditka
Footballguy
If granderson plays LF like he plays center that will be one hell of a defensive combo combing your outfield for years to come
Doctor Detroit
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Maybin has a better arm (much better) and he probably will have more range believe it or not. Regardless as soon as next year they will be in the OF together on a regular basis and I'd hate to be a fly ball.
Bob Henry
Footballguy
Can't wait to see Maybin play, hopefully tonight.. I thought this might happen two months ago, but I think push came to shove and, like DD said, his development isn't going to be helped along much more by him staying in Erie. The kid is ready and he's got speed, power, defense, everything.
We may lose a year on the arbitration clock, but if it betters our chances late in games with him out there defensively and potentially adding ANOTHER catalyst into our lineup... all the better.
We needs Ws right now in the worst way, and the timing is perfect IMO.. let him debut in the greatest stage of them all - Yankee Stadium.
I'm one fired up Tiger fan looking forward to tonight's game.
We may lose a year on the arbitration clock, but if it betters our chances late in games with him out there defensively and potentially adding ANOTHER catalyst into our lineup... all the better.
We needs Ws right now in the worst way, and the timing is perfect IMO.. let him debut in the greatest stage of them all - Yankee Stadium.
I'm one fired up Tiger fan looking forward to tonight's game.
whoknew
Footballguy
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
For a championshipI like the move, Mike Valenti on WXYT am 1270 said the move for a minor league OF the other day might mean this move was coming. Even if Maybin doesnt start, he's a good late inning pitch runner/ D replacement most games.But I think he will start cause bringing him up to sit might stunt his growth a little.Leyland always said he'd take talent over experience. Cant wait to see him play 2nite
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Bob Henry
Footballguy
Key statement right there, and something I love about Leyland. I'm totally in that camp. If you have talent, let's see whatcha got.. especially if we're not rushing the kid along too much. In the context of this year, it makes good sense. Maybin CAN help the team this year tremendously in the late innings, and if he continues to hit the ball and draw walks at this level, he just might help on a full-time basis in LF.. Maybin and Granderson will be here for a long time, hopefully.bicycle_seat_sniffer said:
Doctor Detroit
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Maybin will play CF and bat 2nd tonight in his major league debut. He will sport the #4, so all of you with Higgy jersey's can put some tape and "Maybin" on the back.
I haven't been this excited since Dee had her first period on What's Happening.
ETA: Correction, LF.
I haven't been this excited since Dee had her first period on What's Happening.
ETA: Correction, LF.
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Capella
Footballguy
Guy doesn't have a 1000 ABs in the minors. And now he's facing the big boys in a pennant race. Move reeks of desperation.Capella said:
Doctor Detroit
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They got rid of the guy that had the lowest OBP of all major league OFers to bring in Maybin. It's not desperation at all.Guy doesn't have a 1000 ABs in the minors. And now he's facing the big boys in a pennant race. Move reeks of desperation.Capella said:
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
Yeah....no players without a lot of minor league experience are worthy.Guy doesn't have a 1000 ABs in the minors. And now he's facing the big boys in a pennant race. Move reeks of desperation.Capella said:
Capella
Footballguy
I didn't say he wasn't worthy...even though he's probably not. It's just a desperate move.Yeah....no players without a lot of minor league experience are worthy.Guy doesn't have a 1000 ABs in the minors. And now he's facing the big boys in a pennant race. Move reeks of desperation.Capella said:
Doctor Detroit
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It's really not a desperation move. It's Craig Monroe, Timo Perez, or Cameron Maybin. Seriously who would you want on your team?I didn't say he wasn't worthy...even though he's probably not. It's just a desperate move.Yeah....no players without a lot of minor league experience are worthy.Guy doesn't have a 1000 ABs in the minors. And now he's facing the big boys in a pennant race. Move reeks of desperation.Capella said:
Capella
Footballguy
Again, not the point. I'd rather not stunt the development of my prime prospect.It's really not a desperation move. It's Craig Monroe, Timo Perez, or Cameron Maybin. Seriously who would you want on your team?I didn't say he wasn't worthy...even though he's probably not. It's just a desperate move.Yeah....no players without a lot of minor league experience are worthy.Guy doesn't have a 1000 ABs in the minors. And now he's facing the big boys in a pennant race. Move reeks of desperation.Capella said:
Doctor Detroit
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That's a valid concern. I think he will get a long look and if he has trouble he'll probably be shelved. Tigers will have more options when they expand the rosters.Again, not the point. I'd rather not stunt the development of my prime prospect.It's really not a desperation move. It's Craig Monroe, Timo Perez, or Cameron Maybin. Seriously who would you want on your team?I didn't say he wasn't worthy...even though he's probably not. It's just a desperate move.Yeah....no players without a lot of minor league experience are worthy.Guy doesn't have a 1000 ABs in the minors. And now he's facing the big boys in a pennant race. Move reeks of desperation.Capella said:
Wrigley
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And if he plays well?Again, not the point. I'd rather not stunt the development of my prime prospect.It's really not a desperation move. It's Craig Monroe, Timo Perez, or Cameron Maybin. Seriously who would you want on your team?I didn't say he wasn't worthy...even though he's probably not. It's just a desperate move.Yeah....no players without a lot of minor league experience are worthy.Guy doesn't have a 1000 ABs in the minors. And now he's facing the big boys in a pennant race. Move reeks of desperation.Capella said:
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
I don't think this stunts his growth at all.And if he plays well?Again, not the point. I'd rather not stunt the development of my prime prospect.It's really not a desperation move. It's Craig Monroe, Timo Perez, or Cameron Maybin. Seriously who would you want on your team?I didn't say he wasn't worthy...even though he's probably not. It's just a desperate move.Yeah....no players without a lot of minor league experience are worthy.Guy doesn't have a 1000 ABs in the minors. And now he's facing the big boys in a pennant race. Move reeks of desperation.Capella said:
Doctor Detroit
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First AB, K on three pitches. Yankee fans then boo Sheffield because I guess he screwed them or something.
ThisGuy
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You were in Germany, so I'll let it slide, but he called Joe Torre a racist and hasn't shut his mouth about how much he misses NY.
Doctor Detroit
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Boy you guys take offense to everything. I'll bet not paying a gambling debt doesn't go over well in that area.ThisGuy said:
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ThisGuy
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Bot you guys take offense to everything. I'll bet not paying a gambling debt doesn't go over well in that area.ThisGuy said:
Doctor Detroit
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How come you aren't posting with your shadyridr alias tonight?Bot you guys take offense to everything. I'll bet not paying a gambling debt doesn't go over well in that area.ThisGuy said:
ThisGuy
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I'm "alias-free"How come you aren't posting with your shadyridr alias tonight?Bot you guys take offense to everything. I'll bet not paying a gambling debt doesn't go over well in that area.ThisGuy said:
Doctor Detroit
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2nd AB: Worked the count to 3-2 but swung at ball four on that 5th pitch. 2 K's.
The Commish
Footballguy
Even though he's struck out twice tonight, this kid is going to be special. He played little league for my dad and his parents still live across the street from my parents. They are all at the game tonight I watched this kid grow up and now I am watching him in his first MLB game...pretty cool !!!!!
I watched this kid grow up and now I am watching him in his first MLB game...pretty cool !!!!!
Doctor Detroit
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Awesome. You're from Asheville? He's a pretty good kid no? Seems very happy about life and all. Can't drink and drive though. Not good.Even though he's struck out twice tonight, this kid is going to be special. He played little league for my dad and his parents still live across the street from my parents. They are all at the game tonight
The Commish
Footballguy
Yeah...born and raised. He played for the same HS coach that I did. This kid's a good one. Made a dumb decision with the D&D, but he's 20 freakin' years old. To listen to him talk about the negotiations of his contract it was amazing. He didn't care about the $$...he kept saying "I just want to play baseball". Very quiet from a very good family.Awesome. You're from Asheville? He's a pretty good kid no? Seems very happy about life and all. Can't drink and drive though. Not good.Even though he's struck out twice tonight, this kid is going to be special. He played little league for my dad and his parents still live across the street from my parents. They are all at the game tonight
Doctor Detroit
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Sweet. Keep us updated when you hear good insider stuff.Yeah...born and raised. He played for the same HS coach that I did. This kid's a good one. Made a dumb decision with the D&D, but he's 20 freakin' years old. To listen to him talk about the negotiations of his contract it was amazing. He didn't care about the $$...he kept saying "I just want to play baseball". Very quiet from a very good family.Awesome. You're from Asheville? He's a pretty good kid no? Seems very happy about life and all. Can't drink and drive though. Not good.Even though he's struck out twice tonight, this kid is going to be special. He played little league for my dad and his parents still live across the street from my parents. They are all at the game tonight
The Commish
Footballguy
Will do my bestSweet. Keep us updated when you hear good insider stuff.Yeah...born and raised. He played for the same HS coach that I did. This kid's a good one. Made a dumb decision with the D&D, but he's 20 freakin' years old. To listen to him talk about the negotiations of his contract it was amazing. He didn't care about the $$...he kept saying "I just want to play baseball". Very quiet from a very good family.Awesome. You're from Asheville? He's a pretty good kid no? Seems very happy about life and all. Can't drink and drive though. Not good.Even though he's struck out twice tonight, this kid is going to be special. He played little league for my dad and his parents still live across the street from my parents. They are all at the game tonight
Doctor Detroit
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I can't find the stats at the moment but I don't think he's played LF more than a handful of times in the minors.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
Not only has he not likely ever played left in the minors, I don't think he has ever played left in his life.
The Commish
Footballguy
I think I can cut him a break for being a 20 year old kid playing his first MLB game in Yankee Stadium at a position he's never played before. He had two plays that stand out to me. One was a hard hit ball that turned him around a little bit and the other he went into the corner too aggressively while the ball was bouncing around. I see those mistakes by MLB vets so I can cut a rookie some slack given the overwhelming situation he was in.
The Commish
Footballguy
I honestly don't know what their plans are for him, but his dad seemed to think they were bringing him up for a little while, possibly through the end of the year, but he would start next year off in Triple A. Let's face it....the Tiger bats have gone silent. Bringing up a kid like this could be a spark, but it could also backfire. I don't think there is any harm in bringing him up if they continue to work with him and coach him.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
I don't have any problem at all with the Tigers brining Maybin up. It's the way things are today. These kids can play.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
That hit will relax him. The outfield plays look more like nerves than anything. He just needs to calm down.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
How much better can it get for Maybin?
First hit AND first HR off of Clemens.
The ball really jumps off his bat. That is telling to me.
First hit AND first HR off of Clemens.
The ball really jumps off his bat. That is telling to me.
Darth Cheney
Footballguy
That kid is a babyface. I swear he delivered my newspaper last summer. It's always good to see a player that young in the Show. You could see it on his face how excited he was.
Greco
Footballguy
Even with the home run and single off of Clemens, I agree. I don't like the way he looks out in the field. Never played left in his life? He's an outfielder, play outfield.
The Commish
Footballguy
There is no question it's his true passion. I did miss a couple innings yesterday, but I don't see the cause for concern regarding his field play. In the first game he did charge into the corner too quick and did get turned around on a linedrive, but those are things that I have seen out of major league vets who have been playing the specific position their entire careers. He'll be fine.
