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MLB free agency: 5 possible landing spots for Yoenis Cespedes

By Cody Williams

Oct 12, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) runs the bases after hitting a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the NLDS at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) runs the bases after hitting a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the NLDS at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 11, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (R) celebrates with third baseman Martin Prado (C) and left fielder Christian Yelich (L) after hitting a three run homer against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 11, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (R) celebrates with third baseman Martin Prado (C) and left fielder Christian Yelich (L) after hitting a three run homer against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Miami Marlins

More than any of the other possible landing spots for Cespedes in free agency, the Miami Marlins present the most unique opportunity to the veteran outfielder. Not only are the Marlins one of the least predictable franchises in Major League Baseball in terms of the contracts that they’re willing to hand out, but there’s also the possibility that bringing in Cespedes this offseason might not even make this team into a contender. That alone presents a strange situation regarding the Marlins possibly pursuing the veteran Cuban left fielder.

Cespedes’ heritage and Miami’s proximity to Cuba actually factors in a great deal in terms of the prospect of the Marlins being able to sign him. Not only would he be closer to his family still residing in Cuba, but he would also be much closer to his mother. Whenever Cespedes first came to the states and the Majors, he moved his mother to Boca Raton, FL, not far from Miami. This all may seem trivial, but with so many teams vying for his services, it could very well be a deciding factor.

In terms of the actual baseball, why wouldn’t the Marlins want to add him to the heart of their batting order? The mere notion of facing a healthy Giancarlo Stanton and Cespedes back-to-back would make most pitchers wet themselves. That would be a reality for Miami if they could lure him in. Cespedes, again, is going to demand a hefty, long-term deal. If the Marlins are willing to give it to him, it’s a place that would make sense for a number of reasons for Cespedes.

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