February 21, 20188 yr Our other OF options were Jon Jay who was a Miami native and Melky. I think Maybin fitted us realistically as a stopgap. We might not guarantee them a multiple-year contract.
February 21, 20188 yr Remember they lost Longoria, Souza, Morrison, and Dickerson. That’s all Of their run producers. But you’re right, it doesn’t really matter anyway lol
February 21, 20188 yr I believe it's one or two-year contract. Really going out on a limb with that prediction aren't ya?
February 21, 20188 yr I would have preferred Cabrera in left. No fucking clue why Dietrich goes from utility infielder to starting left fielder.
February 21, 20188 yr Maybin became third oldest position player in Marlins camp now. : Prado(34), Scott Van Slyke(31) and Maybin(30).
February 21, 20188 yr I only asked are we better than the Rays facetiously playing off who's had more of a fire sale.
February 21, 20188 yr So serious question... will he be cheaper and better than Ichiro? If not, then the Ichiro move really seems even weirder in hindsight. Ichiro is effin' 44 years old. Zero power. His best possible season would still be equivalent to an expected/bad season by Maybin being that it'd be with an OPS of around .650-.680. At least Maybin is 30, can play all OF spots and has speed on his side, and can crank 8-12 HRs in a season. If he can put up a season like he did in 2016 with Detroit, which is a possibility because again he's 30 and not 44, he would have some trade value. Are we paying more for Maybin that we would've for Ichiro? I'd be very surprised if not. But isn't this exactly what we wanted? Sign a veteran player to a one year deal that could potentially be traded for value before the trade deadline before we call up our youngsters while not messing up with their service years?
February 21, 20188 yr Ichiro is effin' 44 years old. Zero power. His best possible season would still be equivalent to an expected/bad season by Maybin being that it'd be with an OPS of around .650-.680. At least Maybin is 30, can play all OF spots and has speed on his side, and can crank 8-12 HRs in a season. If he can put up a season like he did in 2016 with Detroit, which is a possibility because again he's 30 and not 44, he would have some trade value. Are we paying more for Maybin that we would've for Ichiro? I'd be very surprised if not. But isn't this exactly what we wanted? Sign a veteran player to a one year deal that could potentially be traded for value before the trade deadline before we call up our youngsters while not messing up with their service years? It's a nice baseball signing. The only problem I have with it is that he reminds me of Miguel Cabrera.
February 21, 20188 yr Frisaro with some insight on the team's thinking of why Maybin was the better fit. I wish we knew more of what his salary will be, I'm curious of that.
February 21, 20188 yr Maybin Brinson Dietrich Realmuto Bour Castro Prado Riddle? I've seen worse lineups than that. Down with the Triple A comparisons!
February 21, 20188 yr I think Jon Jay was probably asking for too much salary wise. Maybin is a good addition and I'm pretty sure he does really good against LHP.
February 21, 20188 yr I'm really curious what the dollar amount for the contract is. It's the amount he'll be paid to play here.
February 21, 20188 yr I like this move. Maybin will be a great fit. This is best deal the Marlins have made so far, in the Sherman era ! Now lets get Pablo Martinez.
February 21, 20188 yr I like this move. Maybin will be a great fit. This is best deal the Marlins have made so far, in the Sherman era ! Now lets get Pablo Martinez. BTW, the Yankees released Jabari Blash after getting Drury.
February 21, 20188 yr @taiwanmarlin Get a Maybin jersey. You may laugh but I actually have a team issued Maybin jersey, one of the old black alternates from the tealish era. Ironic considering it’s about the only one my fat ass can wear now.
February 21, 20188 yr http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article201293084.html Nice first interview from Maybin. It's funny to see him as "the veteran guy" now. lol a reporter jokingly compared him returning here to Dwayne Wade returning to the Heat.
February 21, 20188 yr Meh, not an over pay but not necessarily a steal either. If he produces how he typically produces it’s “whatever”, but if he manages to repeat something similar to 2016 then it’s great. So here’s to hoping he’s an even years kind of guy.
February 21, 20188 yr Not a horrible deal price wise but where's the logic in paying $3.25 million when Ichiro could have stayed here for like $2 million? Maybe Jeter really didn't cut Ichiro as a cost cutting move? Maybe Jeter really wanted to pay more for a potentially more productive Maybin than to pay $2 million for Ichiro to sit on the bench and be not much more than fan service?
February 21, 20188 yr with Maybin returning to the Marlins is the Cabrera trade now complete? Not yet. When we trade away Realmuto and resign Mike Rabelo then yes it will be complete. [ATTACH]1781._xfImport[/ATTACH]
February 21, 20188 yr Not yet. When we trade away Realmuto and resign Mike Rabelo then yes it will be complete. I thought for a sec you wanted to bring Miller back too
February 21, 20188 yr Author I thought for a sec you wanted to bring Miller back too His name says he's more of a Coors guy.
February 21, 20188 yr "He's got a tremendous talent, kind of reminds me of a younger me looking at him," Maybin said of Brinson UGH!! That's it, Brinson is a bust already!
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