The Detroit Tigers' top pick in the 2005 draft, outfielder Cameron Maybin, joined 10 other prospects who were sent down to the clubs' minor league system on Monday.
Maybin, 19, is expected to begin the season with the Class-A Lakeland Flying Tigers after batting .429 in 17 Grapefruit League games, displaying both power and speed.
Manager Jim Leyland said that Maybin could probably play at the major league level right now, but the talented Tigers have the luxury of bringing him up slowly.
Throughout the 2005-06 seasons, Maybin earned a few honors and awards, including a Futures' game selection in July followed by MID Prospect of the Year and Post-Season All-Star Awards in August. Then, Baseball America recognized him as a Low Class-A All-Star in September and MiLB.com gave him the Best Class-A Playoff Performer Award in November.
The club also optioned catcher Mike Rabelo and outfielder Brent Clevlen to the AAA Toledo Mudhens.
Right-handed pitchers Craig Dingman and Dennis Tankersley; lefty Joey Eischen; infielders Brent Dlugach, Mike Hessman and Kevin Hooper and outfielder Brandon Watson were all sent to minor league camp to be assigned later.
[Detroit Tigers News]
2 comments:
That's a tough pic.
We're either looking at some great trade-bait or the future of Detroit's outfield.
Good take.
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