June 26, 200917 yr ESPN's Rob Neyer ponders whether its time to call up Cameron Maybin and sheds light on Emilio Bonifacio's deficiency in a way that WildMarlinsMan would never compare. As David Pinto notes, the Marlins and the Mariners have both balanced their streaks this season to sit around .500 and are actually contending in their weak divisions. I've already given my prescription for the M's -- get Mike Carp and Michael Saunders into the lineup, stat -- but what about the Marlins? R.J. Anderson suggests that maybe it's Maybin Time: Cameron Maybin's stay in the minors could be coming to an end soon. The Marlins' collective centerfielders aren't getting the job done, ranking in the bottom third of the league in offensive and defensive contributions. Meanwhile, Maybin has scorched Triple-A in his second month at the level. Overall, Maybin is hitting .323/.404/.452 with a homerun, four stolen bags, and a passable BB/K ratio. --snip-- There's also the question of whether Maybin is indeed ready for major league action. Given a limited sample size of just under 200 plate appearances, Maybin has hit a pedestrian .242/.309/.345; although, the incumbent group of centerfielders is not doing much better, with a combined line of .272/.321/.443. If Maybin is able to make contact better than 70% of the time, he could do a lot better. Anderson is selling the Marlins' center fielders short, because lately center field has been manned solely by Cody Ross, and Ross' hitting stats would place him in the upper third of the league's center fielders. While it's true that his fielding stats this season aren't good, career-wise he's been fine. The question really isn't whether Maybin's better than Ross. The question is whether Maybin's better than rookie left fielder Chris Coghlan or right fielder Jeremy Hermida, both of whom have been less than brilliant. And the question might even be whether Maybin's better than backup outfielders Alfredo Amezaga and Alejandro De Aza, both of whom haven't ever hit (or ever will). In a close-run thing, the only way to win is to get your talent on the field. Maybin's struggled during two of his major league trials, but he's pretty clearly more talented right now than the Marlins' fourth and fifth outfielders. I suppose they don't want him sitting on the bench and wasting developmental (and service) time, but they probably should find a place for him. All that said, though -- and I hate to keep harping on this, but the Marlins leave me no choice -- the real problem isn't in the outfield; it's at third base, where Emilio Bonifacio just keeps sucking up plate appearances, game after game after game after game. Which Marlin has the lowest on-base percentage? Emilio Bonifacio. Which Marlin has the lowest slugging percentage? Emilio Bonifacio. Which Marlin has the most plate appearances? Emilio Bonifacio. Naturally. And you know what the kicker is? He's not even a good third baseman. If Marlins management were a doctor, the fans could sue for malpractice. I love an underdog, but any team that believes Emilio Bonifacio is an every-day third baseman simply doesn't deserve to win.
June 26, 200917 yr are they joking since when is cody ross not getting the job done at CF????? hes been solid offensively and Defensively this is a ridiculous article!!!!
June 26, 200917 yr Cody is fine in center. I'm getting tired of being laughed at for having boni start at third by all of baseball.
June 26, 200917 yr Calling up Maybin to play OF makes sense if Coghlan can take over at 3rd. I don't know if he can though.
June 26, 200917 yr are they joking since when is cody ross not getting the job done at CF????? hes been solid offensively and Defensively this is a ridiculous article!!!! I don't think the same person wrote the part that is all wrong is the part written by David Pinto the rest is on the money... And yes Ross has been just about as good as anyone in CF other then 1 error which we all know about what else bad can be said about him out there? He has been fine. They forgot to point out that the reason WHY our CF numbers look wear overall is because Cody just started playing there not to long ago I mean CF was manned by the same Maybin that Pinto wants called up! Sorry Pinto no Maybin for you that kid is not ready... The other guy hits the nail on the head tho with saying "I hate to keep harping on this, but the Marlins leave me no choice -- the real problem isn't in the outfield; it's at third base, where Emilio Bonifacio just keeps sucking up plate appearances, game after game after game after game. Which Marlin has the lowest on-base percentage? Emilio Bonifacio. Which Marlin has the lowest slugging percentage? Emilio Bonifacio. Which Marlin has the most plate appearances? Emilio Bonifacio. Naturally. And you know what the kicker is? He's not even a good third baseman. If Marlins management were a doctor, the fans could sue for malpractice. I love an underdog, but any team that believes Emilio Bonifacio is an every-day third baseman simply doesn't deserve to win." I also believe that any team that believes Emilio Bonifacio is an every-day third baseman simply doesn't deserve to win. Like I've said all season we should have given the job to either Sanchez or McPhearson! Someone who played great last year in AAA, and lead your entire franchise in HR. If not then let Gaby get a chance I mean is he not one of our top prospects? I mean hell then trade him away, and let him get a chance somewhere else so he could become the next Adrian Gonzalez! The Marlins do this all the time they develop power hitting players like Adrian Gonzalez, Gaby Sanchez, Jason Stokes, and then never promote them! But yet when they trade for some chump like Bonifacio he gets to suck at the big league level in a position he has not played before, and is terrible at! That kid is a TERRIBLE BALL PLAYER, and he is the one major hole we have on this team! WE NEED TO DUMP BONIFACIO! Either promote Gaby already or trade him for DeRosa or something but get Bonifacio out of 3rd already I mean this is becoming a national joke now! Even ESPN is talking trash about Boni-fraudio!
June 26, 200917 yr are they joking since when is cody ross not getting the job done at CF????? hes been solid offensively and Defensively this is a ridiculous article!!!! I don't think the same person wrote the part that is all wrong is the part written by David Pinto the rest is on the money... And yes Ross has been just about as good as anyone in CF other then 1 error which we all know about what else bad can be said about him out there? He has been fine. They forgot to point out that the reason WHY our CF numbers look wear overall is because Cody just started playing there not to long ago I mean CF was manned by the same Maybin that Pinto wants called up! Sorry Pinto no Maybin for you that kid is not ready... The other guy hits the nail on the head tho with saying "I hate to keep harping on this, but the Marlins leave me no choice -- the real problem isn't in the outfield; it's at third base, where Emilio Bonifacio just keeps sucking up plate appearances, game after game after game after game. Which Marlin has the lowest on-base percentage? Emilio Bonifacio. Which Marlin has the lowest slugging percentage? Emilio Bonifacio. Which Marlin has the most plate appearances? Emilio Bonifacio. Naturally. And you know what the kicker is? He's not even a good third baseman. If Marlins management were a doctor, the fans could sue for malpractice. I love an underdog, but any team that believes Emilio Bonifacio is an every-day third baseman simply doesn't deserve to win." I also believe that any team that believes Emilio Bonifacio is an every-day third baseman simply doesn't deserve to win. Like I've said all season we should have given the job to either Sanchez or McPhearson! Someone who played great last year in AAA, and lead your entire franchise in HR. If not then let Gaby get a chance I mean is he not one of our top prospects? I mean hell then trade him away, and let him get a chance somewhere else so he could become the next Adrian Gonzalez! The Marlins do this all the time they develop power hitting players like Adrian Gonzalez, Gaby Sanchez, Jason Stokes, and then never promote them! But yet when they trade for some chump like Bonifacio he gets to suck at the big league level in a position he has not played before, and is terrible at! That kid is a TERRIBLE BALL PLAYER, and he is the one major hole we have on this team! WE NEED TO DUMP BONIFACIO! Either promote Gaby already or trade him for DeRosa or something but get Bonifacio out of 3rd already I mean this is becoming a national joke now! Even ESPN is talking trash about Boni-fraudio! McPherson's back is so bad it's almost July and he hasn't played a single inning of baseball yet.
June 26, 200917 yr are they joking since when is cody ross not getting the job done at CF????? hes been solid offensively and Defensively this is a ridiculous article!!!! Reading comprehension FTL ESPN's Rob Neyer ponders whether its time to call up Cameron Maybin and sheds light on Emilio Bonifacio's deficiency in a way that WildMarlinsMan would never compare. As David Pinto notes, the Marlins and the Mariners have both balanced their streaks this season to sit around .500 and are actually contending in their weak divisions. I've already given my prescription for the M's -- get Mike Carp and Michael Saunders into the lineup, stat -- but what about the Marlins? R.J. Anderson suggests that maybe it's Maybin Time: Cameron Maybin's stay in the minors could be coming to an end soon. The Marlins' collective centerfielders aren't getting the job done, ranking in the bottom third of the league in offensive and defensive contributions. Meanwhile, Maybin has scorched Triple-A in his second month at the level. Overall, Maybin is hitting .323/.404/.452 with a homerun, four stolen bags, and a passable BB/K ratio. --snip-- There's also the question of whether Maybin is indeed ready for major league action. Given a limited sample size of just under 200 plate appearances, Maybin has hit a pedestrian .242/.309/.345; although, the incumbent group of centerfielders is not doing much better, with a combined line of .272/.321/.443. If Maybin is able to make contact better than 70% of the time, he could do a lot better. Anderson is selling the Marlins' center fielders short, because lately center field has been manned solely by Cody Ross, and Ross' hitting stats would place him in the upper third of the league's center fielders. While it's true that his fielding stats this season aren't good, career-wise he's been fine.
June 27, 200917 yr Cody Ross has been oustanding in CF , he had that one error but he has more range than anyone since JP. Jp could only dream of having Cody's arm. Cody is easily top 3 CF in the NL
June 27, 200917 yr Uh what??? I understand ragging on Bonifacio but this article turned into blasting essentially ALL of our outfielders... If Maybin isn't ready at the major league level then he IS NOT better than any of our outfielders at this point. I hate articles written by people who dont actually WATCH the Marlins on a consistent basis.
June 27, 200917 yr Apparently the Marlins are the only ones who don't realize Bonifacio is not an everyday 3rd baseman.
June 27, 200917 yr Author Nobody likes the idea of Gload at first and Cantu at third? I like the Idea of Gload at 1st, Cantu at DH, and Helms at 3B----
June 27, 200917 yr Nobody likes the idea of Gload at first and Cantu at third? I like the Idea of Gload at 1st, Cantu at DH, and Helms at 3B---- Well since we don't usually have the DH.....
June 28, 200917 yr Author Nobody likes the idea of Gload at first and Cantu at third? I like the Idea of Gload at 1st, Cantu at DH, and Helms at 3B---- Well since we don't usually have the DH..... I'd settle for Emilio sitting the next two games--- But since theres no DH --- Cantu at 3B, Gload at 1st, Helms a defensive replacement. Boner to the Bench to spell Helms, Cantu or Gload when they get on base late in a game. Edit: Just realized--- could Gload or has Gload ever played 3B?
June 28, 200917 yr CANT HIT HIGH CANT HIT HIGH YOU KNOW YOU CANT HIT HIGH BONERFACE HE CANNOT HIT NOBODY
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