FACTS/FLUKES: Cespedes, L. Cain, Hardy, Peacock, Gray

Cespedes regresses in year two ... Despite swatting 26 HRs in 2013, Yoenis Céspedes (OF, OAK) could not live up to the lofty standards set forth during his rookie season. Perhaps injuries or advanced scouting reports played a part, but Cespedes regressed from triple-threat to one-dimensional slugger last season. What will it take for him to regain his '12 form?

Year    AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%  h%   G/L/F    HR   PX  hr/f  SB  Spd  SBO%
====   ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==  ========  ==  ===  ====  ==  ===  ====
2012   487  .292  .269    8   79  33  40/20/40  23  132   15%  16  113   15%
2013   529  .240  .244    7   74  28  38/17/46  26  136   14%   7  118   12%

He'll need to make some adjustments, both at the plate and on the...

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