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Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:26 pm EST

Maybin's September earns him starting job in April

By Joe Zedalis

Cameron Maybin

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Cameron Maybin was so good during his September call-up with the Florida Marlins that when April rolls around, there's little doubt he'll be trotted out with the Marlins' Opening Day starters. The fuzzier question is where he'll wind up in the order. Will he bat leadoff, as he did to sensational results when the Marlins called him up at the end of the season? Or will that role remain with Hanley Ramirez?

''That one's probably not decided yet,'' Marlins general manager Mike Hill said.

The Marlins on Wednesday continued to talk with other clubs about possible trades that could alter the look of the lineup. But with the general managers' meetings winding down, it's almost a given that Maybin will be the Marlins' starting center fielder after he spent nearly all of last season in the minors.

''I think everyone saw in September what he is capable of doing, and the excitement and the talent he brings to the ballpark every day,'' Hill said. ``That's what we traded for.''

The Marlins gave up Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to reel in Maybin and five others from the Detroit Tigers last December.

Maybin dropped jaws with his end-of-season play — at the plate, in the field and on the base paths. He went 16 for 32, stole four bases and showed off his vast defensive range in center. He went 12 for 25 in the leadoff spot.

Source: Miami HeraldNew Window

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  1. davfied
    1. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    I would think that Ramirez would be the 3 hole hitter. Now, if they can get some pitching.
  2. brian g
    2. Posted by brian g Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    Who cares, it's football season
  3. Dan
    3. Posted by Dan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    The Marlins are undoubtedly going to be a force in 2009.
  4. Jessica
    4. Posted by Jessica Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    Who??????
  5. gpd809
    5. Posted by gpd809 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    davfied- We would be glad to send you Willis back.
  6. J
    6. Posted by J Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:09 pm EDT

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    poor Dontrelle. Maybe a shrink could help?
    But what a dumb move by Dave Dombrowski to sign him to a 3 year extension bvefore he threw 1 pitch for the team.
  7. zoobie
    7. Posted by zoobie Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    He'll never be worth a crap...
  8. Marvelous
    8. Posted by Marvelous Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:09 pm EDT

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    I'm bummed out that we lost him in Detroit. I loved watching him run with that "spinning arm" thing!
  9. darrin2121
    9. Posted by darrin2121 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:36 pm EDT

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    Zoobie is a moron!!!!!! Care to back up your comment?
  10. nick
    10. Posted by nick Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:30 pm EDT

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    haha maybin showing them what his home town fans watched all through his school ball now maybe they will understand that us dumb hicks can do one thing and thats play baseball. good luck kid make the city in the sky proud.
  11. Singingscotty2001
    11. Posted by Singingscotty2001 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:23 pm EDT

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    The Willis signing was terrible but giving up Maybin was more than worth it just to get Cabrera.
  12. Magic
    12. Posted by Magic Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    let hanley bat behind maybin. if maybin gets on, its a guaranteed run.
  13. Daniel
    13. Posted by Daniel Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    I am a die hard Tiger's fan and I was sad to see this kid leave. He did one hell of a job in Detroit when he was called up and I am glad to see that he is doing good. A future All-Star for sure.
  14. mustangmexx
    14. Posted by mustangmexx Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    Getting Cabrera was well worth giving up Maybin the tigers can probaly get him back in 3 or 4 years when marlins trade him because they refuse to give anyone a big payday
  15. marlinfan911
    15. Posted by marlinfan911 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:08 pm EDT

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    He's the real deal.... Hope he is a marlin for a long time. That spacious center at Dolphin Stadium is cut down to Philly size with Maybin patrolling it. He's worth the price of admission
    alone......Well Allmost
  16. Hazen
    16. Posted by Hazen Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:52 pm EDT

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    he will never be as good asd cabrera..he is a stud
  17. Matt R
    17. Posted by Matt R Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    Maybin = 5 tool player, Cabrera = 3 tool (fork, knife, spoon)
  18. Dustin
    18. Posted by Dustin Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:47 pm EDT

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    batting order should be 1. maybin 2. hanley 3. cantu...the speed of maybin and hanley will be great with all the rbi's cantu is capable of producing
  19. Singingscotty2001
    19. Posted by Singingscotty2001 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:23 pm EDT

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    Matt R = Knows absolutley nothing about baseball. {He just proved it himself} Everybody else on here = Knows more baseball than Matt R will ever dream about knowing.
  20. Poagkshsf V
    20. Posted by Poagkshsf V Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    ukhgkhkhg
  21. OJ B
    21. Posted by OJ B Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:44 pm EDT

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    Why dont the marlins with their tradition of winning the WS every 6 years and then tear the team apart? Might as well trade Maybin, Hermida, Miller and another top prospect for Matt Holliday and sign Brian Fuentes to a one year deal. They can win the WS in 2009 and then field a AAA team in 2010. It would be perfect.
  22. h2ofield
    22. Posted by h2ofield Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    Hey Brian g...was this story a 'pop-up' on your web browser?
  23. glenn b
    23. Posted by glenn b Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    the guy will be like every other marlin- become great and then let go because they won't pay ANYBODY!!!!! how do they trade a guy with 30 homers and 99 RBI to KC for a middle reliever? The Marlins are a sorry a#s franchise!!
  24. 02197422
    24. Posted by 02197422 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    The Marlins should trade this kid to the Braves for Mark Lemkes old locker.
    That would be awesome

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