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New York Mets: Free Agent Fits for Yoenis Cespedes

By Jason Evans

Oct 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) in action during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) in action during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Los Angeles Dodgers

This may be a bit out of the box, but bare with me on this. The Dodgers big weakness last season was facing lefties. They have a bit of a hole in left field. Andre Ethier should be back next season in full strength. How much faith do they have in Yasiel Puig? Puig seemed like a different guy after coming back from his demotion, but will they rely on him?

Cespedes had an OPS last year of 1.081 vs left-handed pitching last season. If they lose Justin Turner in free agency, they could turn their attention to landing the outfielder. Adrian Gonzalez is losing a bit of power and a combination of Cespedes and Corey Seager could give the rest of the NL West fits for years to come.

I’m not quite sure this comes to fruition though. The Dodgers are trying to be a team that relies more on their farm system than a big free agent. If they lose Turner and or Kenley Jansen, I think they look towards trying to fill those spots. Rich Hill is also a free agent who the Dodgers would have to replace if they lose him. They may not want to spend the money on Cespedes with other holes to fill.

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