Yoenis Cespedes Granted Free Agency - CHI CITY SPORTS l #1 Chicago Sports Fan Message Board

bleacherbum54 · 01-25-2012, 02:40 PM

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Teams are waiting for the OK to start bidding on Cespedes. There's still a feeling that Cespedes really doesn't want to go to Marlins.

he sited the reason being he didnt want to play in Miami. So looks like we are the favorites yuck.

**Rice Cube** · 01-25-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bleacherbum54

he sited the reason being he didnt want to play in Miami. So looks like we are the favorites yuck.

The deal needs to be for 5-6 years and that'll spread out the $35MM or so they should invest (maximum) on Cespedes. Anything more and he'd need to be pretty damned good to justify it.

**DewsSox79** · 01-25-2012, 03:00 PM

i think one of the teams should get him. i think the cubs will, and i think its a good thing for cub fans.

**Rice Cube** · 01-25-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DewsSox79

i think one of the teams should get him. i think the cubs will, and i think its a good thing for cub fans.

I agree it has a medium-risk/high-reward ceiling as Cespedes won't be getting paid super-stupid money. I just would like the Cubs to be prudent with their wallet here, but hey, it's not MY money

**daddies3angels** · 01-25-2012, 05:59 PM

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MLB has informed teams that Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is now a free agent, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports. Cespedes, a client of Adam Katz of Wasserman Media Group, recently gained residency in the Dominican Republic.

Earlier this week, it appeared that the Cubs, Marlins, and Tigers were the teams most actively targeting Cespedes. The White Sox, Orioles, Indians, Yankees, Phillies, Blue Jays and Rangers also appear to have some interest in Cespedes, but the Nationals aren’t involved.

Cubs get him?

**Captain Obvious** · 01-25-2012, 06:18 PM

Most definitely.

**Rice Cube** · 01-25-2012, 06:26 PM

I'm going to move this to rumors until he's signed. Nobody panic!

**DewsSox79** · 01-25-2012, 06:58 PM

i hear this could be considered a "big splash" according to CO.

**Rice Cube** · 01-25-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DewsSox79

i hear this could be considered a "big splash" according to CO.

I hope the Cubs don't pay more than $35MM so it'll only be a medium splash

**Capt. Serious** · 01-25-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DewsSox79

i hear this could be considered a "big splash" according to CO.

2 yrs, 5 mil.

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