Outfielder Cameron Maybin, in camp with the Giants as a non-roster invitee, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol last Friday, according to ABC 15 News, citing a Scottsdale police report. Per the report, Maybin was arrested at 2:43am with a .127 blood-alcohol content, which is north of the legal limit of .08. Maybin was cooperative when arrested, officers noted within their report. Maybin has since appeared in multiple games for the Giants. The team issued a statement today indicating that it is “aware and monitoring the situation.”
The 31-year-old Maybin, signed to a minor league deal with an invitation to Major League Spring Training back in February, had hoped to secure a spot in a thin Giants outfield mix. Currently, San Francisco has Steven Duggar, Mac Williamson, Austin Slater, Chris Shaw and Rule 5 pick Drew Ferguson as options on the 40-man roster. Gerardo Parra, Craig Gentry, John Andreoli and Mike Gerber are among the Giants’ non-roster options, in addition to Maybin.
lanceparrishporvida
I’d be happy if he hit .127. Seems lofty, though.
murphydog
The problem is that he hit above
.08!
xpensivewinos
That explains why he can’t hit………….he’s drunk.
metalhead
metalhead
Awesome comment.
zachgwest
Lol
carlote
David Wells throws a perfect game drunk…
dugdog83
Wells was half drunk
AngelDiceClay
Doc Ellis can throw a perfect game on acid
matt41265
incidents like this don’t help the sports image
twentyforty
As opposed to the common drunken oaf spitting BAC numbers weekly? OK, move along.
matt41265
why defend him ?
MWeller77
Not defending Maybin, I think, but defending all the athletes who didn’t drive drunk. Your comment seems to lump everyone together unfairly
Prospectnvstr
He’s not DEFENDING him, he’s not piling on or being a hypocrite like MOST of the people bashing or making “drunk jokes”.
22Leo
Leave Britney alone!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Rick Wilkins
Well. He got halfway to his career BA with the breathalyzer. So that’s something.
christian18cutshaw
trussell
Lol!
chad
In all honesty shouldn’t they question his commitment. If your blood alcohol level is higher than your batting average, then you are investing your time in the wrong areas of your life.
number1dodger
Giants are falling apart. Off and on the field.
Frisco500
Keep dreaming. Kershaw is entering his down years and LA blew it even when he was at his best. Your franchise is overrated, and regarded as choke artists. Keep talking about pathetic regular season accomplishments. Haha.
abcrazy4dodgers
C’mon man, you can do better than that. Or could you?
kenleyfornia2
Ita funny how he thinks they actually rely on Kershaw anymore.
Balk
If they didn’t rely on Kershaw then why give him an extension? Cmon man. Some newbie gets signed and has some drinks, gets popped and now the whole clubs falling apart? Get out of here. Typical dodger fan.
LADreamin
They gave him a one year extension because of everything he’s done for the organization. His numbers still reflect he’s somewhat worth the money considering his history and HOF eligibility. Dodgers brass want him to retire a Dodger and that’s worth the money. We have like 8 viable starters anyway, whatever Kersh does on the field is icing on the cake. You telling me a Buehler, Urias, Hill, Ryu, Maeda rotation isn’t good? Kershaw was also hurt last year and put up good numbers, so why can’t he do that this year…
CardsNation5
Kershaw got a 3 year extension
LADreamin
He could have already opted in to two years. They added a third year as part of the extension. He knew he had leverage to get an extra year, not much more.
sfgfan101214
Were you even born the last time the doggies win the WS in……..
Wait for it!!!…………..1 9 8 8 ?!
excusemeflo
Maybin a good idea to line up a DD before hitting up the bars
CursedRangers
Uber is so easy. Absurd that something that convenient and fairly inexpensive isn’t used.
Michael Chaney
It blows my mind. Depending where you live, an Uber or Lyft can literally be as cheap as just getting another drink. You can always come back and get your car the next day or something.
Ricky Adams
And definitely cheaper than dwi
ntorsky
MLB Trade Rumors is becoming TMZ
General Kenobi
I’m ok with MLB TR reporting on all things MLB, the good and the bad.
bradthebluefish
Agreed.
johnrealtime
This news will undoubtedly affect his playing time and MLB teams. This is pertinent news. TMZ largely reports celebrity gossip that has no affect on much of anything
zachgwest
TMZ is very informational
Disco Dave
when I played college ball we drank with a handful of red Sox almost every night….they would get smashed but usually had “someone” drive them home. the getting drunk with the boys isn’t the issue…I question his intellegence…cabs/dd/ladies/uber…he had choices…
Disco Dave
in Florida that is…not regular season
BrewersMVP08
over the wall
LADreamin
CEO is having altercations with his wife, starting outfielder out here driving drunk… IS THIS WHAT YOU LEFT US FOR, FARHAN?!
atuck_sfg
He’s not a starter yet, he’s on a minors deal…
LADreamin
Let’s be honest, what Giants outfielder is better than a declining Maybin. Duggar can’t play all 3 spots. He’s a starter.
MLB Top 100 Commenter
Duggar, Parra, Williamson, Slater, I’d say they are all as good as Maybin. Maybe not Shaw. That being said, Giants outfield will be bottom third of MLB.
General Kenobi
Cause Dodgers are all saints
gmenfan
Take it easy on him. With Kershaw’s arm getting ready to fall off, Dodgers fans are a little angsty.
kenleyfornia2
Hello there
imgman09
Altercation, yeah,while the person has one hand on the Phone and the other down their Pants,then giving it to the Media,Morals, huh
SFGiants74
Aren’t the Dodgers under investigation by the Federal government.
Jimcarlo Slaton
Baer’s quarrel with his wife should be nobody else’s business but has been made into an embarrassing situation for the Baers because some people love to gossip and receive internet clicks.. There was no physical assault. He grabbed for the cell phone during an argument and his wife fell off her chair. It sucks that the public is allowed to get involved like this.
LADreamin
Let him rough up his wife in the privacy of his own home, sheesh!
MLB Top 100 Commenter
Sorry that you think #Metoo is a bunch of nosy people. And calling that video a quarrel is an insult to anyone able to watch the video.
Just cuz Baer is wealthy and white does not mean there should be special treatment and MLB investigates players when there is no video evidence.
22Leo
Zaidi won’t be missed.
Ruben_Tomorrow 2
Cameron Hasbeen.
gilgunderson
Cameron Mayneverhavebin.
stubby66
All I can say is and why do these players feel they need to make more money. My grandpa always said nothing good happens after midnight lol
AngelDiceClay
It’s always after midnight
Col. Taylor
We gonna cause talk and suspicion
Give an exhibition, find out what it is all about -J.J. Cale
bobtillman
I guess in Scottsdale, there’s not any cab companies, Ubers, Lyfts, or guys at the bar who would be more than happy to drive an inebriated ball player home……
Is it me or do the Giants seem to having a really bad karma spring?……
User 4245925809
Maybe the SFG should just release him, then sign him to some kind of community cleanup job picking up dirty needles and poop around the city instead. Same with that GM they have. The new team punishment should be street sweeper
implant
dude Im here now. Will be Ubering everywhere. Including Oceans 44. BTW at .127 I couldnt find my car
HalosHeavenJJ
Sucks. Cameron has long been known as a classy guy on and off the field.
Not saying I was a boy scout in my drinking days, but with Uber available there’s no excuse for DUI any more.
chalk73
Good guy? 2014: Padres outfielder Cameron Maybin received a 25-game suspension without pay on Wednesday after testing positive for an amphetamine in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
SFGiants74
How does that make him a bad person?
chalk73
I’m sorry he is an outstanding citizen and should win the Roberto Clemente award.
jbigz12
Who gets popped for an amphetamine in 2014? This isn’t 1975
Colorado Red
Stupid is as stupid does.
A chance to make a million or more, is now out the window.
Think before you drink and drive.
Grizalt
Should be banned. Could he really not afford a chauffeur or something with that $35m the Padres extended him for?
Vedder80
Banned? Really? So people should not be allowed to work?
Grizalt
Sure he should be allowed to work but not in MLB.
And with the aforementioned $35m extension he got from the Padres 7 years ago it’s not like he has to work.
TrollHunter
Seems like your more upset about the contract!
Grizalt
Seems like my what is more upset about the contract?
Jordan 5
Ah it’s so nice to see the Giants off to a great start. Owner is beating his wife, ah allegedly, now players have a higher bac then his batting average. Hope to see more of the same. Go giants!!!
General Kenobi
That’s quite the each there, Jordan.
MWeller77
Quite the “each”?
I don’t think you’re really a Jedi. Jedis always proofread. Even Yoda.
gilgunderson
The plural of Jedi is “Jedi”. Physician, heal thyself.
MWeller77
Lol, good point
SFGiants74
Owner beating his wife? Where’d read? I live in SF. There haven’t been any stories about that.
2bbige
Everyone knows ( especially athletes) stay out of Scottsdale if you are drinking. PD targets high profile figures. Not advocating drinking/driving but its a poorly kept secret about Scottsdale PD.
General Kenobi
I mean was the dude out drinking alone at 2:40am? Literally dozens of bros he could have got a ride from or called an Uber, Lyft, whatever.
What an idiot.
88winespodiodie
You and every other moralist and preacher here and elsewhere should stop maligning others for their mistakes. Most of us do something, once in our lives or every day of our lives, that contributes to a world that doesn’t work – and that goes double for politicians, corporate CEOs, militarists, bankers, religious fundamentalists, and others living a life of consumption and greed and narcissism. “Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself.” — John Fogerty
implant
Im in Scottsdale now. Who drives?
reds88
Lol, San Francisco Bengals
YakAttack
If you get traded for Miguel Cabrera, you better blow higher than a .127.
realgone2
Well he’s probably toast……..well after being toasted.
Strike Four
It’s wild to think that’s he’s basically been a 4th OF his entire career but he has been traded twice as a main piece for a Hall of Famer and has made $30M+ in his career before taxes and agent fees.
joepanikatthedisco
A bit early calling Kimbrel a hall of famer
SFGiants74
Not really. Babe Ruth and Frank Robinson were traded for far less.
MWeller77
Steve Carlton and Lou Brock as well
DougieJones
He really went out drinking during spring training when he’s competing for a roster spot? He either isn’t taking this seriously or he feels entitled to a spot regardless of how he does in spring (0-16 at the time). Giants should dump this guy immediately. He’s taking away at bats from players who give a sht.
snotrocket
They have golf carts that act as cabs outside pretty much every bar in Scottsdale. Get with it, bro.
timpa
Next MVP of the California Penal League
YakAttack
Ricky Vaughn would K him.
SupremeZeus
He will likely have to wear a jumpsuit for at least a day maybe more. Maricopa county doesn’t play around w/ DUIs. Glad he didn’t kill anybody. Uber please.
shelteredsoxfan
Nikolai khabibulin served 30 days in tent city for DUI back in 2010. Arizona is tough on DUI, which is good on them
MWeller77
Yeah, no. There was nothing good about Arpaio and Tent City.
shelteredsoxfan
Never said tent city was good. I just said that it’s good that Arizona takes DUI seriously. If you don’t learn a lesson the first time, it can only get worse in the future
Ricky Adams
Come on guys, this isnt a joke. Alcoholism isnt funny, dwi isnt funny, and thousands killed by drunk drivers damn sure isnt funny
hiflew
But no one got killed here. The guy blew a .12. That’s probably four beers. It’s not like he is downing a fifth. I’m not saying what he did was great by any means, but a guy having 4 beers isn’t necessarily an alcoholic and he definitely isn’t a murderer. Get some perspective and save your vitriol for when there actually is an incident like that.
cowman707
Great comment.
22Leo
No, not a great comment. 4 beers? That’s just a BS comment based on nothing. Also, it was closer to .13 than .12. I don’t really care about this situation, but it’s irritating when people post out of ignorance and act like it is fact. It’s just comical when someone calls that kind of post “great.”
MLB Top 100 Commenter
Four beers is a big deal if you decide to drive. Your reflexes are slower. If you have kids or loved ones who travel in cars, you should want all drivers completely sober. Gotta believe that you could hire a designated driver among the many fans who visit spring training, otherwise uber, lyft, taxis as others have suggested.
braveshomer
Soooo on MLBTR we’re Allowed to comment on one Giant but not another Giant for negative stories within the same week based on video?!….strange the visual effects have hmmm?…
SFGiants74
Tim already stated his reason for that.
braveshomer
OK… and?
Deke
What was the reason? I didn’t see it anywhere and was wondering why comments were blocked for that article.
SFGiants74
He stated it in one of his chats. I don’t understand why this such an issue. The site is about player transactions. If you want drama, go to ESPN.
Cat Mando
Deke
What was the reason?
JW
3:32 Why are the comments turned off for the Giants CEO story? You site is the best place to read about trade rumors, but you are transforming it via comments and chats into a good place to talk the business of baseball. Blocking comments on certain topics destroys that. Ban or block the trolls and allow discussion on all things baseball.
Tim Dierkes
3:35 When I started MLBTR, it was not a goal of mine to police and moderate people’s comments on domestic violence or things of that nature. From what I’ve seen thus far when we did have comments on for these types of topics, I’m not interested in hosting that discussion or using our resources to do so. So, we’ll pass along the news because it affects the way the team is run, but you’ve got many other options to discuss that video.
jotcast.com/chat/live-chat-with-tim-dierkes-4747.h…
SFGiants74
Thank you. Drug Addiction and Domestic Violence is beyond the scope of this website. If you are concerned about those issue, go to those websites. Snide sarcastic comments on MLBTR doesn’t change that.
braveshomer
I get all that but its contradictory to post an article for us to read but then state there is no place on this website to discuss those type of things. So why post the information at all to begin with…click bait perhaps? I dunno either the site is the place for those topics or it isn’t, there really isnt a grey area it would seem.
22Leo
If MLBTR doesn’t want people to comment on certain stories, don’t post them. This whole argument that the particular situation was not relevant to MLBTR is trumped by the fact that MLBTR chose to post it. It’s called common sense…look into it. Quite frankly, MLBTR is losing credibility on a regular basis simply due to how it is being handled.
MWeller77
Please go back and read what Tim wrote again. He addresses your critique quite clearly.
Jeff Todd
I have no idea what your video comment is supposed to suggest.
As Tim has indicated, the DV-related posts have launched ridiculous sideshows full of nonsense that quite often goes well afield of the post itself, let alone baseball. We can’t police those comment sections in a logistically feasible way, so we haven’t hosted debates in them.
braveshomer
Video evidence of an incidence has a much larger effect on people and their reactions. I may be wrong and mis-remembering (or just making it up in my head) but wasn’t there articles about DV incidences with Jose Reyes, Addison Russell, Aroldis Chapman, etc. that were posted and could be commented on? I truly don’t remember if comments were turned off on those articles, and if they were than it’s consistent. However, if they weren’t than what’s the difference?…thats where my suggestion of the effects of visual evidence has as a whole, it changes everything for whatever reason.
lowtalker1
Still a trash can
MiserablePadreFan
5 tool prospect.
68tigers84
Shows he’s not doing everything he can to prepare for the season. The fact that the Tigers didn’t resign him, after a very good season left questions. It might not have been because of money, but his bad habits as shown here.
kenleyfornia2
He is a lock to be released
wehgoodeh
Weird how this site disables comments on the Larry Baer domestic violence post but lets all heck let loose on Cameron Maybin’s DUI, Ji-hwan Bae’s DV accusation, Roberto Osuna, Jose Torres’ posts. All actions despicable if true, but strange to allow readers to trash some and not others.
SFGiants74
Why do you need to trash people? It is only a game.
DougieJones
Committing domestic violence and driving under the influence are games to you?
SFGiants74
Baseball is a game. Trashing people’s shortcomings is not. To have fun with that is rather sickening. You could very easily wind up in their situation.
DougieJones
I could easily wind up in their situation? Not if I don’t drive under the influence or commit domestic violence. Those things don’t just spontaneously happen. They happen after what’s usually a series of very poor decisions.
SFGiants74
So, you want to take these issues seriously? Fine. All I see is cheap shots on here. Cameron Maybin could have some serious problems. Your response is that I have to trash him.
DougieJones
I think you’re directing your comments at the wrong person.
SFGiants74
Not really. My first favorite player was Cy Young candidate one season. He got drunk the next spring training. He was out of baseball the following year. His Cy Young good luck charm was a teddy bear. I identified with the teddy bear.
jleve618
You make it sound like you don’t know how alcohol works dougie.
MWeller77
Let’s keep the homophobic remarks off the board, ok Leo? Thanks
68tigers84
You wonder how much better some players could be, if not for some bad habits.
Jeff Todd
We aren’t letting “all heck loose” here or anywhere else. We try to allow discussion and only remove the comments that violate our policies. In some cases, we anticipate (or come to believe after seeing the discussion unfold) that we can’t do that in a reasonable manner. We aren’t picking who readers get to trash, just trying to manage the comment section in a manner that makes it enjoyable for the majority of our users and is logistically feasible for us.
wehgoodeh
Thanks for the reply, Jeff. Gotta look at the optics of the situation though. The previous threads on DV cases and DUIs have all been similar to this one—a slew of trashing on the involved players (arguably deserving, depending on whom you ask). Hard to argue that responses couldn’t be anticipated regarding Maybin on this thread. However, a similar DV situation for a rich white executive and suddenly public commentary is blocked. Not looking to insinuate anything, but consistently would definitely be appreciated in matters like these.
So. Cal. Giants fan
Rather than putting in extra time in the cages, he’s out getting his drink on, lmao
SFGiantsGallore
Between the DUI’s and the domestic violence, I’d say this going to be a fabulous year for the Giants! 🙁
SFGiants74
One DUI in singular, not plural.
SFGiantsGallore
Sorry about that Vincent
Bulldog2u50
What YOU do for a Klondike bar ?
braveshomer
those things are amazing…its tough drawing the line sometimes
SFGiants74
Just walk a few blocks. It is not that hard to find a Klondike Bar. They are Nationally Distributed.
jleve618
One of my favorite teachers I ever had once said he’d probably kill a homeless man for one. One of the funniest things I ever heard.
SFGiants74
Obviously he must have been you Physical Education teacher. You still can’t walk 2 blocks to purchase a Klondike Bar.
MWeller77
Your teacher was wack. There’s really nothing funny about that unless you are a terrible person.
MLB Top 100 Commenter
Its-It is vastly superior to a Klondike. Its like comparing MadBum and Aaron Rowand..
SFGiants74
Why not just go to a store and buy one?
Christopher_Oriole
Meanwhile, Adam Jones is still unsigned.
kenleyfornia2
Adam Jones doesn’t want a minor leauge deal
ammiel
surely now Jones gets a job
TheAdrianBeltre
“Cameron, you need a designated driver.”
“Nuh uh, that’s why I signed in the National League.”
SFGiants74
Being sober is not a prerequisite for being a DH. Mickey Mantle was a self admitted drunk. If the DH had been around back then, he could have extended his career another 10 years. Big Papi was a mediocre player.
Cashford64
I feel like you missed the joke there
stubby66
Hard to believe now that Big Papi was a catcher for the Twins
imgman09
Minor League Deal,no loss,Jones doesn’t play CF,try again
imgman09
Sorry thought you meant Ryder Jones lol,Don’t see it,Duggar’s Job,I think Gentry has a chance
canocorn
Maybin could do PSA’s for alcohol awareness and turn this negative into a positive.
Padres2019ha
How is Cameron Maybin only 31?
SFGiants74
Did your parents not teach you about the birds and the bees? This is not a Star Trek episode.
jleve618
Hah, .127 is what I get to when I’m deciding what I’m going to drink.
SFGiants74
Mountain Dew is not considered an alcoholic beverage. Starbucks doesn’t serve alcoholic beverages. You are obviously a 12 year old.
trussell
.127 is a pretty substantial bac to blow. There is zero excuse as has already been said. You are doing a physical job and fighting for a position. A level-headed person wouldn’t go out and get drunk during this tiny window / proving Ground. An alcoholic might though. Serious matters.
68tigers84
I don’t know anything about baseball life, what’s allowed. Never know, perhaps someone spiked his drinks.
22Leo
That is one comical reach. What color is the sky in your world?
JJB
It’s probably something going on in his personal life. His wife is very demanding and probably upset that he’s not going to have a guaranteed paycheck this season. Can’t feed all those kids and keep her in high-end clothing brands on a minor-league salary.
stubby66
I think what your doing is profiling
canocorn
Gender profiling perhaps. But only because a guy’s wife tends to be, … you know, … a gal.
tylerall5
Love how everyone is cracking jokes for this, but when Jung Ho Kang got hit with a DWI, everyone grabbed their pitchforks.
shelteredsoxfan
Well Kang had 3 DWI’s so….
tylerall5
A DWI is a DWI. People were dying he shouldn’t even be allowed back in the league. I was just pointing out how different it is person to person.
shelteredsoxfan
I get that. I’m just pointing out that people’s attitude towards a person who somehow manages to screw up 3 times is most likely different from the one who only gets one DWI. Not that either one is acceptable, because all drunk drivers are essentially human filth
ACK
Reading these comments I never realized there were so many saints here that never made mistakes; or people that love to kick people when they’re down.
andrewf
The shoe is always tighter on the other foot
68tigers84
I’m out of here.
22Leo
Thanks for the update, 68.
68tigers84
Really?
68tigers84
I made a few posts on this thread. My intention was to try and understand what’s going on with him( always been a fan of his). You better get going, you have several more threads to “Judge” people in.
22Leo
And you have plenty more excuses to fabricate.
Halos2021WSChamps
I thought I had clicked on a NFL site to see this
tac3
Probably celebrating Bryce Harper not taking his roster spot
jd396
You’d think he was the first guy ever to get arrested for DWI
empirejim
There weren’t a lot of teams fighting to get this guy in camp. You’d think he’d want to make a better impression than that………
BCS
Considering he’s hitting .105 this spring, .127 is about what I’d expect.
22Leo
This is likely most attention Maybin will receive from the press this season.
Grizalt
Amazing how people think that playing baseball is a right. He can go do other work…why should he be welcomed into baseball?
jd396
Unless you’re a school bus driver I have trouble with a guy losing his career over a misdemeanor DWI.
But it doesn’t help that he’s already at risk of losing his career over the unrelated issue of not being very good at baseball.
Grizalt
My comment was copied word for word from a comment someone else made about Luke Heimlich. I stand by it. You still stand by yours?
qturner
It’s been three days since Trade Rumors produced new copy for SF Giants. 1/We no that a CEO has taken a Leave of Absence after publicly scuffling with his wife and 2/A prospective Giant player was arrested on DUI. Is that it? Things don’t bode well in Bay Area. Am I the last post?