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New York Mets: Five Possible Destinations For Yoenis Cespedes

By Nick Ziegler

Sep 30, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) celebrates a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The New York Mets won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) celebrates a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The New York Mets won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) bats against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports /

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Imagine the back pages of the New York newspapers if Cespedes went to the Yankees? Well, the fit is certainly there this offseason. The Yankees have done a very good job in recent years of holding back on their spending in free agency. Last season, we saw the Yankees make the decision to be sellers to help rebuild their farm system.

Even though the Yankees made the decision to be sellers at the trade deadline, they were in the playoff hunt into the final weeks of the season. The emergence of young players like Gary Sanchez will likely mean the Yankees won’t have to go through to long of a true rebuild like other teams.

In addition to having young talent on the way, the Yankees also have a lot of money to spend. One thing that the Yankees would like to accomplish this offseason would be the addition of a power-hitter.

As of now, the Yankees outfield is a bit crowded, but there have been rumors that the Yankees are willing to move Brett Gardner. If the Yankees do indeed move Gardner, it could be an indication that they are going to try and sign a power hitter to play in left field like Cespedes.

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