PLAYING TIME: The Cespedes Signing and the Oakland OF
Feb 15 2012
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Athletics sign Cespedes
On February 13, Oakland signed Yoenis Céspedes (OF, OAK) to a four-year $36M contract. The move comes less than one month after the trade for Seth Smith (OF, OAK). Oakland considers Cespedes a center fielder, though there is much we don't know about how his skills will translate from Cuba to the AL. What we do know is the A's had three projected starting outfielders before the Cespedes signing. Given the size of the team's commitment, one has to assume that Cespedes will get MLB playing time when he's with the club, be it Opening Day or quickly thereafter.
Playing time expecations will need to be adjusted for the rest. The "pre-Cespedes" starting outfield was projected as Coco Crisp...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Reynaldo López is back to start Saturday, Nelson gives Snakes another bullpen option, and more.
Sep 28 2024 9:39am
Sep 28 2024 9:39am
The Dodgers continue to shuffle their pitching staff.
Sep 27 2024 9:30am
Sep 27 2024 9:30am
Steven Kwan returns for the Guardians, Y. Alvarez out through the weekend, Alcántara debuts, and more.
Sep 26 2024 8:30am
Sep 26 2024 8:30am
Ryan Mountcastle adds some depth to BAL lineup; Josh Jung still hurting; Tellez and Taylor DFA'd, and more.
Sep 25 2024 7:27am
Sep 25 2024 7:27am
Yordan Alvarez will miss the midweek series with SEA; Jobe to debut, and more.
Sep 24 2024 8:46am
Sep 24 2024 8:46am
