Cameron Maybin

Renteria unlikely to get arbitration offer

Free-agent shortstop would be tempted to accept, stay in Detroit Edgar Renteria batted .270 with 10 homers and 55 RBIs in 503 at-bats in 2008. The Tigers seemingly had an early present last week when a report suggested that...

Detroit Tigers Top 10 Prospects

By Jon Paul Morosi, Detroit Free Press Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel. Any analysis of the...

Fantasy 411: Grab Gonzalez, Spilborghs

Which players have benefited most from the recent flurry of trades, whether they were involved in a deal or not? Matt Lindstrom, RP, Marlins The road to fifth place is lined with closers of the future, but Yoo-Hoo showers are...

Former WNC stars shine in UNC-WCU matchup

CHAPEL HILL – The Western North Carolina talent on the floor was bountiful and evident — the talent in the crowd was impressed and proud. In the starting lineup for national-title contender and fourth-ranked North Carolina were...

Baseball Prospectus: Hot Stove Preview: NL East

The world champion Phillies must decide whether to retain OF Pat Burrell The Mets have to rebuild their bullpen to get back to the postseason The Washington Nationals could sign Adam Dunn, but that might be a bad idea By Caleb...

Uggla, Hermida may stay put -- or not

Florida's recent trade with Washington continues to raise speculation that Dan Uggla and/or Jeremy Hermida will be dealt. Both are eligible for arbitration for the first time, meaning they are in line for hefty pay raises....

Marlins' lineup going in new direction

With recent trades, club focusing on speed, contact over power Hanley Ramirez will likely move down to the No. 3 spot in the Marlins' lineup in 2009. As promised, the balance of power is shifting on the Marlins' roster. Since...

Marlins talking trades during meetings

By Clark Spencer / McClatchy Newspapers Thursday, November 6, 2008 - Cameron Maybin put on such a spectacular show for the Marlins in September that when April rolls around, there’s little doubt he’ll be trotted out with the...

Better fielding is top priority for Marlins

By Juan C. Rodriguez | South Florida Sun-Sentinel DANA POINT, Calif. - If the season started today, the Marlins would have more team speed and better defense than last season. In addition to winning Double-A Southern League MVP...