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Tigers call up Maybin; Monroe DFA (Latest: Monroe to Cubs for PTBNL)

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Seems like a panic type move to me, but who knows maybe the kid is ready. Monroe's fairly similar to Mench, stats-wise. I would think he'd have decent value. Plus the Tigers have Thames who I thought was playing well. Maybin has only played in 6 games above Single A. Monroe is making over 4.7 million this season.

 

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What I don't get is if they were even considering this move, why not put him in AAA a month ago so he can at least see pitchers that throw breaking balls for strikes? I assume he's just going to be used as a role player, and would have been up in a couple weeks anyway, but it seems like like a lack of planning overall.
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Making his debut this afternoon in Yankee Stadium, Maybin collects his first Major League hit off of Roger Clemens in his first at-bat and then hits a home run off The Rocket in his second AB. Wow. Talk about a way to start a career...both your first hit and your first home run come off the best pitcher of this generation. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/laugh.gif

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Making his debut this afternoon in Yankee Stadium, Maybin collects his first Major League hit off of Roger Clemens in his first at-bat and then hits a home run off The Rocket in his second AB. Wow. Talk about a way to start a career...both your first hit and your first home run come off the best pitcher of this generation. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Mlb.com shows he made his debut yesterday and went 0-4.
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Maybin has done very well, but I see no indication in his numbers that he's destined to be a superstar.
Huh? You know he's 20 years old right? And he's just been called up to play LF and bat 2nd for a team in the middle of the playoff race.

 

I'm not really sure what "numbers" we're talking about MSC. What "numbers" indicate future superstar anyway?

 

I'd have thought a nearly .390 OBP in two years in the minor leagues would be pretty good. I know his OPS hasn't been superstar level but you're forgetting that he's 20. His SLG is going to go up.

 

Believe me when I tell you the kid has better raw power than Braun. When he figures out how to use it at the big league level he's going to be Griffey-esque.

 

He's a superstar. He's also a really grounded and humble kid. He's a guy fans will love for years. Detroit is lucky to have him.

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Huh? You know he's 20 years old right? And he's just been called up to play LF and bat 2nd for a team in the middle of the playoff race.

 

I'm not really sure what "numbers" we're talking about MSC. What "numbers" indicate future superstar anyway?

 

It takes a lot to convince me that an A/A+ baller is going to be a "superstar" like a Pujols, Manny, A-Rod type. Like I said, he has produced very well, but as a 19 year old in the midwest league his OPS was .843, a bit lower than Fielder's .935 at the same age and league. I thought at the time that Prince had the potential to project to be a great hitter, but there was nothing that even came close to ensuring that. 19 year-old Delmon Young had an OPS of .968 in over a half season at AA. 18 year-old Griffey had a 1.006 OPS at A+.

 

Like I said, Maybin has been a very good player, but he's nowhere near being in uncharted territory.

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Well if there was one area which the Cubs needed a body was corner outfield right? Does Pinella think Murton ran over his dog or something?

I was watching the Cubs on WGN this afternoon, and they were talking about how apparently the Cubs like that Monroe can play all 3 OF positions. I guess that could explain the move, but at the same time, couldn't Jacque Jones, Felix Pie, or even Alfonso Soriano when he gets back play all 3 OF positions? I'm not complaining too much, though...I'm in favor of any panic move the Cubs make without thinking twice. Didn't they almost trade for Scott Podsednik a week or two ago?

 

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Since it was after August 1, did he have to pass through waivers without some other team filing a claim?

 

Yup, but he's making over a million dollars the rest of the way to be a mediocre player, so I'm guessing you didn't have teams foaming at the mouth over him.

I agree -- he's average, and he strikes out a ton. What's funny, though, is that his career numbers (.751 OPS) are only a little bit worse than those of Eric Byrnes (.786 OPS).

 

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