The Tigers today announced the club has purchased the contract of outfielder Cameron Maybin from Double A Erie and recalled the contract of infielder Ramon Santiago from Triple A Toledo.

Additionally, the club today optioned the contract of infielder Omar Infante to Toledo and designated the contract of outfielder Craig Monroe for assignment. Maybin hit .400 (8-20) with four home runs and eight RBI in six games with the SeaWolves, after batting .304 (90-296) with 14 doubles, five triples, 10 home runs, 44 RBI and 25 stolen bases in 83 games for Single A Lakeland. Santiago hit .263 (96-365) in 91 games with Toledo, collecting 19 doubles, four triples, three home runs and 30 RBI.

I had a chance to spend a little time talking with Maybin last year, and I have to say that this is one special kid.