Angels could be in on Kevin Maitan

[UndertheHalo]

So, there’s no actual report that they’re in on him. 

[taylorblakeward]

Not sure if it's been touched on or not but Kevin Maitan's development has hit a pretty hard stand still. Scouts are pretty torn about if it's culture shock or if it's a real problem but he's physically tapped out at 17 and his swing has gotten VERY ugly over the last year. It could be a development issue or it could be a mechanical issue adapting to his larger frame but many in the industry do not consider him a "Top 100" prospect anymore but instead, a physical project with projectable tools (i.e. every organization has one of these guys).

[tdawg87]

Dipoto just went from half to full mast.

[ten ocho recon scout]

21 hours ago, Troll Daddy said:

Baldoquin’s game seems to be improving 

Hes definetely better at A ball than the higher levels.

[Dtwncbad]

18 hours ago, Scotty@AW said:

Well I think regardless, that's one deal the Angels were a finalist for that they probably should've pulled the trigger on.  Getting MCab for Maybin and Andrew Miller was a steal for Detroit, and so was that first contract extension he signed.  This last one he signed looks like it might be worse than Pujols' contract.

Agree.

[ettin]

6 hours ago, taylorblakeward said:

Not sure if it's been touched on or not but Kevin Maitan's development has hit a pretty hard stand still. Scouts are pretty torn about if it's culture shock or if it's a real problem but he's physically tapped out at 17 and his swing has gotten VERY ugly over the last year. It could be a development issue or it could be a mechanical issue adapting to his larger frame but many in the industry do not consider him a "Top 100" prospect anymore but instead, a physical project with projectable tools (i.e. every organization has one of these guys).

Hey! We've finally hooked the original Taylor Ward into the AW.com Forums!

You're absolutely right though this hasn't been discussed. Maitan's luster has definitely worn off in some circles.

[Second Base]

13 hours ago, taylorblakeward said:

Not sure if it's been touched on or not but Kevin Maitan's development has hit a pretty hard stand still. Scouts are pretty torn about if it's culture shock or if it's a real problem but he's physically tapped out at 17 and his swing has gotten VERY ugly over the last year. It could be a development issue or it could be a mechanical issue adapting to his larger frame but many in the industry do not consider him a "Top 100" prospect anymore but instead, a physical project with projectable tools (i.e. every organization has one of these guys).

Yeah, it's just hard to write a kid off at 17.  These physical projects rarely work out (Junior Lake or Jorge Soler come to mind). Every once in a while you get a Lorenzo Cain out of it. 

[Dick Enberg]

Welcome Kevin Maitan's!

[Glen]

I predict they sign him.

[Blarg]

You are getting pretty good at these predictions albeit slow at posting them. 

[DCAngelsFan]

On 11/26/2017 at 3:35 PM, stormngt said:

Am I mistaken but isn't this revisionist history.  It is my understanding it was Maimi that blew the deal and reneged on an agreement with Arte.

I believe that's correct - I think we had an agreement in principle, but Miami approached Detroit with a proposal they thought would be better - when Detroit accepted, they didn't even give us a chance to improve - they got who they wanted - they thought Maybin and Miller were going to be stars -  they were both Top 10 prospects they thought they could build around, cheaply.  Wood was still top 10 then - but he was always considered risky.   

I don't think Miami wanted more established players from us, they wanted high-end prospects under club control for a long time. 

[jordan]

Good job Scotty calling this one!

[Second Base]

Again gents, no bragging rights for me on this one. I was tipped off that the Angels would be strongly in on him.

[Angelsfan1984]

2 hours ago, DCAngelsFan said:

I believe that's correct - I think we had an agreement in principle, but Miami approached Detroit with a proposal they thought would be better - when Detroit accepted, they didn't even give us a chance to improve - they got who they wanted - they thought Maybin and Miller were going to be stars -  they were both Top 10 prospects they thought they could build around, cheaply.  Wood was still top 10 then - but he was always considered risky.   

I don't think Miami wanted more established players from us, they wanted high-end prospects under club control for a long time. 

I thought Kendrick and Wood were the centerpieces of that trade.

[Lou]

On 11/25/2017 at 6:37 PM, Scotty@AW said:

Not since Miguel Cabrera and you gotta think Arte was licking himself for balking at the Wood, Mathis, Santana, Saunders asking price

Perv