AL source: Miami Marlins frontrunners to land Yoenis Cespedes

Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes is scheduled to land in Miami Tuesday afternoon. According to an American League source from a club that’s been monitoring his free agency, the Marlins likely will be his future employer. Cespedes is expected to meet with club officials Wednesday. Though the U.S. Treasury’s Department of Foreign Assets Control must unblock Cespedes before he can play professionally here, he is able to negotiate and come to terms with the club of his choosing. Team President David Samson last week said they were aggressively negotiating with Adam Katz, Cespedes agent from the Wasserman Media Group. The AL source said all indications are the Marlins have the inside track to land the outfielder who many believe is the most talented player to come out of the island nation. In addition to the Marlins, the Tigers, Cubs and White Sox are among the teams reported to have the most interest. The Tigers after signing  Prince Fielder to a nine-year, $214 million offer ...