Yoenis Cespedes: Signs w/ A's for 4/36

[Bobbob1313]

That wasn't posted from the Marlins' official facebook page, was it?

[Jorge18]

That wasn't posted from the Marlins' official facebook page, was it?

They did? I don't see it.

[MiamiHomer]

That wasn't posted from the Marlins' official facebook page, was it?

One of the beat writers took it at the airport and posted it on twitter.

[TheMendozaLine]

So what does this guy buy first, a Lamborghini Gallardo or an Andrea Amorosi?

[jOOj]

First one, then the other. Just like Tony Montana.

[Namaste]

One time

[TheMendozaLine]

Cuban baseball star Yoenis Cespedes arrived at Miami International Airport on Tuesday afternoon with a smile and the knowledge that he is on the cusp of being a major-leaguer. Whether his future keeps him in Miami is unknown, but he likes the prospect of possibly playing in front of a large Cuban crowd.

“It is too early to speak about that, but there is no doubt that I would like to play in front of so many Cubans in Miami,” Cespedes said. “Here, I would get [the Cubans’] support, and that genuine support is very important. But there are things that are out of my control and are best kept with my attorneys.

“I am very happy to be in this country, and I will not deny that I would like to play for the Marlins.”

On Wednesday, the Marlins will meet with Cespedes at the team’s new ballpark in hopes of wooing the 26-year-old. Team president David Samson recently expressed the club’s interest in aggressively pursuing Cespedes, who is likely to command a contract worth between $30 and $50 million. Other clubs interested in Cespedes are the Orioles, Tigers, Indians, Cubs and White Sox.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/0...#storylink=cpy
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"We want him, but we don't need him," Samson said. "The difference is this: When you want a player, you aggressively go out and try to sign him. When you need him, that's when negotiations get very one-sided."

Cespedes, a 26-year-old outfielder, is tied with Fernando Despaigne for the Cuban League's home run record with 32.

"There's no question we're aggressive in evaluating this player," Samson said. "We think he's a great player and he'll be a great player. And we're prepared to do something spectacular in my opinion. But it may not match what he thinks is spectacular. And it may not match what other teams are prepared to do."

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story...day-offer-deal

[Omar]

Sounds like someone gave Samson a talking to about how to negotiate through the media

[jOOj]

Marlins president David Samson told Jayson Stark of ESPN.com that they could make an offer to Yoenis Cespedes on Wednesday.

c/o Steve Roto

[TheMendozaLine]

"Our offseason is not dependent on signing Cespedes at all," Samson said. "This is an interesting player, but it's like negotiating with a June draft pick. He's just a little older, has got a little more experience and is closer to the big leagues."

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...,3372276.story

[lou]

I like that "closer to the big leagues" part

[jOOj]

His shwagg is big league.

[TheMendozaLine]

joe capozzi

Yoenis Cespedes is on the field now at #Marlins Park as part his tour

I would pay to see David Samson explaining the home run feature to him.
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[jOOj]

That vest wasn't given to him, he wore it himself. SHWAGG.

[Miamarlin21]

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