MARCH 28: Maybin has signed a new minor league deal with the Cubs and will report to their alternate training site.
MARCH 27: The Cubs have released outfielder Cameron Maybin, the team announced. Three other players (Shelby Miller, Pedro Strop, Rafael Ortega) on minor league deals were assigned to the team’s minor league camp, as was right-hander Trevor Megill.
Maybin was first acquired by Chicago in a swap with the Tigers at last season’s trade deadline, and the veteran outfielder re-signed with the Cubs on a minors deal in February. Maybin’s 14th Major League campaign saw him hit .247/.307/.387 over 101 total plate appearances with Detroit and Chicago, and he also spent two weeks on the injured list due to a quad strain.
It wouldn’t be a surprise if Maybin signed a new deal with the Cubs and remained in the organization as depth, or if the release means that the two sides are truly parting ways if Maybin wants to find a clearer MLB opportunity elsewhere. Jake Marisnick will handle fourth outfielder duties in Chicago, and the Cubs also have a couple of utilitymen in Eric Sogard and Ildemaro Vargas who can play the corner outfield in a pinch. On the minor league front, the Cubs have Ortega, Michael Hermosillo, Ian Miller, and Nick Martini as outfield options with some big league experience.
Maybin his last hurrah.
Maybin, Maybin not.
Tigers, go sign him again and look to flip him later. Fourth time’s the charm! Just kidding, have enough AAAA outfielders already.
Come to the Cardinals!! I’ve always enjoyed Maybin such a great guy!!
Great guy? PED suspension in 2007, DUI 2019. But he is a nice cheater that puts peoples lives in danger.
You should change your screen name to “JC” since you apparently never sin.
Change it to Koko
Kruger would never allow two Kokos!
Cheaters defend cheaters. Isn’t that right, Rich.
The janitor may be a great guy but they’re not going to put him in the outfield.
So much for all the talk of Shelby Miller earning a spot on the pitching staff
Looks like Maples and Brothers will get the last two spots in the bullpen.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Maples gets released. They need room on 40 man roster.
He earned a spot but the 40 man is too full. He will be there eventually, as will Strop. The 40 man is a real bind this year for all teams, but especially the Cubs.
Maybin was a good get for the Yankees in of 2019: .285/.364/.494/.858 with 11 HR and 17 doubles. Good glove and speed — 9 stolen bases. I was a bit bummed when they didn’t keep him for 2020. Great guy in the clubhouse too.
Cheaper than Gardner too.
I’m cheaper than both.
Braves have a spot open! Come back cam
Great guy, I root for him wherever he goes and wish he would come back to Detroit just for the clubhouse presence if nothing else.
What happened to Strop? Age, injuries? He had a pretty good run with the Cubs — even with his down year in 2019, it wasn’t like he messed the bed.
He violated COVID protocols. He had a late start to ST.
He was noticeably struggling over the last few years with the Cubs. Father Time.
I see him back in Seattle if Lewis can’t go
Oh, well.
There are just too many comes and goes l can’t keep up. l’m milk about to turn into butter.
I remember that the Cubs picked up Maybin as a fill in for Almora. Now Almora appears to be the Mets fourth outfielder. I’m still hoping for the kid.
kinda surprised Miller didnt get a spot. must’ve cost a tangible quantity of money
This is likely the last Spring Training we’ll see these cuts and immediate re-signs of veterans by the same teams. It’s to avoid contractual obligations on the original contracts. Hopefully addressed in the next CBA.
Why would the union care? You’re not represented by the union if you do not have a mlb contract.
Good depth piece to have. I’m glad he re-signed.
So how much did the Cubs shave off that minor league contract for Mabin?
The Cubs are ridiculous with their cheapness.
What’s the matter Mr. Massengill? No Sox news yet of one of your star players ruining his career by ignorance or your manager getting another DUI? Stay tuned, your disappointment starts in just a few days.
Jesus Camargo still in the clink?
Their payroll is still higher than the White Sox smart guy.
Nick Martini made the team so he could make hard drinks for men who want to get drunk fast!