Comments on: Maybe Maybin? Yes.

By: Dan Budreika

Dan Budreika — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:19:57 +0000

Good catch. Not sure how the affiliate switch slipped my mind.

By: tdp992

tdp992 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:31:49 +0000

Yep it’s New Orleans now.

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:38:25 +0000

Albuquerque is no longer the Triple A affiliate of the Marlins. Haven’t been for a couple of years now…

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:12:22 +0000

I like the last thing you mentioned (Coghlan at 2B). Rumors are still floating around about Uggla getting traded. And now it looks like San Francisco might be more of an option after recently hearing that they’d be comfortable shifting Freddy Sanchez to 3B. Then Sandoval moved over to 1B? (Sorry to get off topic here, just fantasizing the possibilities :)

By: Boxkutter

Boxkutter — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:46:34 +0000

I’m not so sure Coghlan stays in lead-off position. I’ve seen Coghlan as a “faster but less powerful” Pedroia for a couple years now, and I believe his long term spot in the batting order is in the 2-hole. I think he was in the lead-off spot last season more by default than anything else. I’d expect Maybin to be given a shot to lead-off in 2010, but if he flounders, Coghlan will likely be right back there. Hopefully as a 2B and not a LF as well.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:26:15 +0000

Yeah, I’m just speculating a late round toss-up, and I do agree with you Choo.

Now assuming Coghlan stays in the leadoff spot, do you think Maybin possibly has a shot at the 2 hole? I know he’s got the speed, but Bonifacio has better bat control, better bunter. It’ll be interesting, I’m curious to see how that plays out.

By: MDS

MDS — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:22:46 +0000

uggggh not so sure about that solid source of batting avg

By: Dan Budreika

Dan Budreika — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:42:57 +0000

Choo hit this one right on the button. Today it would be Maybin…but remember this guy can be had late in drafts. No need to pop him early.

By: Choo

Choo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:14:09 +0000

That’s not a decision you should have to make for a few months, but I have a difficult time picturing the Yankees with an opening day outfield of Melky – Gardner – Swisher, and an even harder time envisioning some sort of LF/CF triumvirate that includes Austin Jackson. If the Yankees have the opportunity to upgrade LF offensively, they probably will. That leaves Melky in a CF battle with Gardner and I’m not sure either guy is capable of winning the job outright, although Gardner’s defense/speed combo gives him the advantage if they choose to go that route.

So in short, if you had to choose today: Maybin.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:00 +0000

Melky or Maybin for next years fantasy draft?