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Reports: Cespedes signs 4-year deal with A's

Found February 13, 2012 on Chicago Tribune:
TEAMS: Oakland Athletics

Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has agreed to a deal with the Oakland Athletics, according to multiple sources.
Original Story: http://feeds.chicagotribune.com/~r/ch...
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