Pronunciation:
Last name is pronounced "MY-Kiss".

Current Contract:
Contract renewable through 2012.

Became a Cardinal:
Selected in the 37th round (1,130th overall) of the June 2005 First-Year Player Draft. Received an $80,000 signing bonus.

2006 Season:
Maiques was limited to just one start for short-season Class A State College due to a forearm injury.

Career Notes:
Maiques underwent "Tommy John" surgery shortly before being drafted and did not pitch professionally in 2005.

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