As the MLB is having its offseason, many news are swirling around the league about the available free agents in the trade market and one of which is New York Mets pitcher Yoenis Cespedes. Rumors are now spreading that Cespedes is heading to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to join Mike Trout and try to enhance the team's offense.
Cespedes who opts out with his contract to the New York Mets has made him the most sought-after player available in the trade market. He became a free agent last year but was able to re-signed by the Mets in a 3-year, $75 million contract with an opt-out clause after the first season, which he exercise this month.
The Mets extend a qualifying offer to him a one-year, $17.2 million contract which he just recently rejected. The 31-year old Cuban closer is said to be seeking for a four- or five-year contract at around $100 million salary. Now, Cespedes is said to be looking for other teams that could grant his preferred salary instead.
According to ChattSportsNet, Yoenis Cespedes wants to be released from the New York Mets and try the free agency this offseason. And it seems that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are interested in acquiring him and plans to pair him with centerfielder Mike Trout.
Cespedes who averages 0.280 hit, 31 home runs, and 86 RBI in the 2016 season will be a big help to American League MVP Trout. His 25 doubles, 133 OPS+, and 9.4 percent walk rate in 132 games that have won him the Silver Slugger Award will be the needed support the Angels could get. Aside from that, the Angels have the necessary cap space if ever Cespedes will insist a lucrative contract.
However, it appears that the Mets are determined to lure Cespedes to stay with them. According to New York Daily News, sources are saying that the Mets are willing to give Cespedes a four-year contract at a salary range of $100-$110 million. Though reports are saying that Cespedes could get a five-year, $125-$135 million contract to other teams, the Mets might try as well to convince Cespedes to re-sign with them.
Will the New York Mets pitcher Yoenis Cespedes heads to Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and join Mike Trout to reinforce the Angels' offense? Or will the Mets be able to convince him to stay?
