Cubano Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 According to his agents, the Mets and the White Sox are showing the strongest interest in Maya. He was throwing 87-91 in the tryouts. According to one National League scout, he also threw sliders, curveballs and changeups. Spanish article: http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story...&type=story He will be ready for ST because his paperwork wil be in order. I wrote something about Maya in my blog including his stats. Hopefully, I will have some videos in the future. http://cubanballplayers.blogspot.com/2009/...ourth-best.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Maya? Is that like Cher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubano Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 (edited) I forgot to mention that he has thrown 94-97 in Cuba. He likes to come with high gas inside. The Chi Sox may have a few brawls with Maya. Edited December 19, 2009 by Cubano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubano Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 04:37 PM) Maya? Is that like Cher? I did not get it. Do you mean the singer Cher? Yuniesky Maya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I thought they wanted Maya Angelou to write marketing slogans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Not a bad guy to look at. Our scouts so far have done pretty well scouting Cuban prospects for the most part. (jury still out on Viciedo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 So is he not in pitching shape Cubano or has his velocity dropped since the Cuban leagues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Maya Mia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I wish he was left-handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Could he be ready to help the Sox as a SP in AAA, to replace John Ely? If so, at 27 yrs old, he would seem to be ready to step in should someone go down if Hudson is in the bullpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 03:37 PM) Maya? Is that like Cher? More like Miguel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 02:07 PM) So is he not in pitching shape Cubano or has his velocity dropped since the Cuban leagues? Not that I know but no pitcher is in what you'd call midseason form right now. At 27 I doubt he's lost much off his fastball . If Cubano says 94-97 I'd expect low 90's consisitently once in game shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YonderLaroche Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Sox interested in Mango? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubano Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 I saw an interview with him last season on Cuban TV and he said he topped 97 MPH against the Villa Clara Orangemen. He is more like 93-94 guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Maya played with Alexei on the Pinar del Rio team, starting in 2003. Alexei played with them from 2001-2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Whatever happened to the last two Cuban defectors? Yasser Gomez and Yadel Marti were never signed by any MLB team. I can't find any recent news on the Net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 19, 2009 -> 06:56 AM) Whatever happened to the last two Cuban defectors? Yasser Gomez and Yadel Marti were never signed by any MLB team. I can't find any recent news on the Net. I agree completely and was just going to ask the same think, is there a list of the Cubans out there we can hope for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubano Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 I have a list here with some info on them. I even post clips of them. http://cubanballplayers.blogspot.com/ Gomez's article: http://cubanballplayers.blogspot.com/2009/...among-best.html Marti is among the league ERA leader. He has not pitched in a while. Is this because he receive an offer? I do not know. Is this because he is injured? I do not know. http://www.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?po...&pid=493335 There are a lot of young talented Cubans in the free agent market. There have not been a period like this one where many of mine compatriots are leaving. As why Marti and Gomez are without contract even ML ones, I guess because their age. They have produced more than many big leaguers, but still no contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubano Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 QUOTE (beck72 @ Dec 19, 2009 -> 05:34 AM) Maya played with Alexei on the Pinar del Rio team, starting in 2003. Alexei played with them from 2001-2007. This guy has been doing the homework for sure. KW should hire you as a consultant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisoxfan09 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Cubano, who gets Chapman in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubano Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Dec 19, 2009 -> 11:58 AM) Cubano, who gets Chapman in your opinion? Angels get him 6 years for 40 million. They signed Morles for 10 million over 6 years. 1. Arte Moreno in a big spender. 2. Lackey and Figgins defected to rival teams. 3. Kendry Morales 4. Hendricks Brothers represent both Morales and Chapman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 QUOTE (Cubano @ Dec 19, 2009 -> 07:45 PM) Angels get him 6 years for 40 million. They signed Morles for 10 million over 6 years. 1. Arte Moreno in a big spender. 2. Lackey and Figgins defected to rival teams. 3. Kendry Morales 4. Hendricks Brothers represent both Morales and Chapman $40 mill is too much, but I think that's a likely destination for him. Is he really that good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk23 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 QUOTE (Cubano @ Dec 19, 2009 -> 04:14 PM) I have a list here with some info on them. I even post clips of them. http://cubanballplayers.blogspot.com/ Gomez's article: http://cubanballplayers.blogspot.com/2009/...among-best.html Marti is among the league ERA leader. He has not pitched in a while. Is this because he receive an offer? I do not know. Is this because he is injured? I do not know. http://www.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?po...&pid=493335 There are a lot of young talented Cubans in the free agent market. There have not been a period like this one where many of mine compatriots are leaving. As why Marti and Gomez are without contract even ML ones, I guess because their age. They have produced more than many big leaguers, but still no contract. IIRC they had some very unimpressive workout sessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Are all of these guys requiring major league contracts to sign, or is it something where a minor league contract with an invite to spring training would do? The SOx just filled their 40 man roster, though I suppose there is a player or two who could be dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubano Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 19, 2009 -> 09:24 PM) $40 mill is too much, but I think that's a likely destination for him. Is he really that good? There are many teams bidding for him. These teams will drive his price up unlike a draft pick. You never know how players will evolve. I think he can be successful. Maybe not the first year or seconmd year, but he should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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