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New York Mets Yoenis Cespedes Will Likely Opt Out of Contract

Posted by on Oct 8th, 2016

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will likely opt out of his current contract and become a free agent following the World Series. However, reports are that both sides are interested in the slugger returning to the Mets. Cespedes... More of this article »
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Have Billy Beane’s Trades Hurt the Oakland Athletics?

Posted by on Sep 18th, 2014

The Oakland Athletics headed into July with the best record in baseball, and sizeable division lead. They made the first big deal of the trade season, sending 2013 first-round draft pick Billy McKinney and consensus top 10 prospect... More of this article »
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For Boston Red Sox, 2015 Begins Now

Posted by on Aug 1st, 2014

In the wake of a dizzying trade deadline day, 2015 begins now for the Boston Red Sox. Over the span of hours yesterday, the club reshaped its present and future with deals that included left-handed ace Jon Lester, durable right-handed... More of this article »
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Red Sox, A’s Trade Analysis: Red Sox Trade About Future, A’s About Now

Posted by on Jul 31st, 2014

Over the last few years, a debate that stoked wide-ranging comments circulated around New England and across baseball about Jon Lester. Is he a legitimate ace or a solid yet unspectacular No. 2 starter? Perhaps Oakland general manager... More of this article »
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Oakland Gets Jon Lester from Red Sox for Cespedes, Gomes

Posted by on Jul 31st, 2014

The Oakland Athletics have acquired Jon Lester and Jonny Gomes from the Boston Red Sox for Yoenis Cespedes. Oakland is also sending a competitive balance draft pick to the Red Sox in the trade, and the Red Sox will be sending cash... More of this article »
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Six Hitters That Could Bounce Back in 2014

Posted by on Jan 21st, 2014

Every year there are a handful of hitters, whether the young and talented or the formerly successful, that most people want to give up on. In 2013 we saw outfielders Hunter Pence and Shane Victorino have impressive seasons at the... More of this article »
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Yoenis Cespedes Slugs His Way to 2013 Home Run Derby Title

Posted by on Jul 15th, 2013

Despite not earning a selection on the American League All-Star roster, Oakland Athletics slugger Yoenis Cespedes stole the show in Monday night’s Home Run Derby at Citi Field, highlighted by an electrifying first round performance... More of this article »
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Athletics Yoenis Cespedes Day-to-Day with Hamstring Tightness

Posted by on Jun 12th, 2013

Oakland Athletics left fielder Yoenis Cespedes left Tuesday’s game against the New York Yankees with tightness in his left hamstring, a decision made by the Athletics as a precautionary measure so as not to risk the chance of... More of this article »
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Oakland A’s: How Valuable is Yoenis Cespedes?

Posted by on Jan 29th, 2013

Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics have long been known for acquiring undervalued players. Some recent examples of this are Chris Young (11.7 WAR, 103 OPS+ from 2010-12), John Jaso (6.1 WAR, 115 OPS+ from 2010-12), and Brandon Moss... More of this article »