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Yoenis Cespedes to leave states after only visiting Marlins?

By Mark J. Miller | Scoop Du Jour – Fri, Feb 10, 2012 7:45 AM EST

US PresswireCuban defector Yoenis Cespedes is supposedly the hottest batsman still available on the free-agent market and has lots of teams salivating over his hitting ability, but the word from ESPN is that he may head back (if he hasn't already) to his new homeland, the Dominican Republic, after having met with only one team: the Miami Marlins.

Cespedes, who met with Marlins execs Wednesday and toured the Marlins' new stadium, may have gone back to the D.R. Thursday, the site notes, and his agent, Adam Katz, said "nothing is scheduled for now" with other teams.

"We had a good meeting," Katz said of the visit with the Marlins, ESPN reports. "They made a very impressive presentation. Discussions are ongoing and productive. But there are several other teams in the mix."

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8 comments

Robert F • Bellevue, Washington • 3 months ago
Hope he stays in Dominican,they take all there money out of US,we pay for it,part of why the economy sucks.
- Victor 3 months ago
  Love it or leave it.
Rob • 3 months ago
Is this guy ever gonna sign???
- Turd Ferguson 3 months ago
  Don't follow baseball much, do you?
- Rob 3 months ago
  I do
Mike B • New Orleans, Louisiana • 3 months ago
I hate how the only video of this guy is doing cross-fit stuff and hitting ground balls...I thought he has power yet no footage of any long drives. I'll see it when I believe it. Give him league min like every other rookie and make him prove it.
- Mike B 3 months ago
  *and believe it when I see it.
- Turd Ferguson 3 months ago
  The Marlins will pay him big bucks because they are trying to sell tickets to their new park....and he is Cuban. IMO, he will get around $30-40mil. Is he worth that amount....the Marlins will find out, I guess.
Jorge • Chicago, Illinois • 3 months ago
Go to DR and get all the juice you can before the season start!!!
russell j • Leavenworth, Kansas • 3 months ago
When will GM's and owners learn? His agent is trying to invent a persona that isn't there. He's not Major League ready, and probably won't be for 2-3 years. If anyone signs him to a multi year deal, they're a fool. Sign him like any other "MINOR" leaguer, to a one year deal. Stick him in the minors, and let him work himself up tot he majors. He will be a major disappointment, and flop, if put on a Major League roster.
rr1 • Tracy, California • 3 months ago
he looks like a lard #$%$ softball player
str A's hooter • 3 months ago
I wasn't that impressed with the mechanics of Cespedes' swing. He should sign with the Cards and let Big Mac straighten him out.
- Turd Ferguson 3 months ago
  lmao
Terry • 3 months ago
LOL seriously? Other teams interested? #$%$ Katz blatantly he`s only interested in Miami because he`s freaking Cuban and wants to stay close to home. He`s only interested in playing there or MAYBE playing for the Yankees, they need a backup 3rd baseman right?