Contrary to expectations, the first blockbuster of the winter meetings did not take place when the Yankees or the Red Sox brought Johan Santana to the East Coast but when another East Coast franchise, the Marlins, sent some of their star players away. In a move not even hinted at by the voluminous hot stove press, the Florida Marlins dealt third baseman Miguel Cabrera and southpaw pitcher Dontrelle Willis to the Detroit Tigers in return for six prospects. One of them, outfielder Cameron Maybin, is among the most eagerly anticipated young players in the game.