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Yankees: Sign Cespedes, Trade Montero?

Found December 20, 2011 on NYY Universe: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Nick Swisher
TEAMS: New York Yankees

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The Potential The big rumor of the week circling the Yankees has been their overwhelming interest in Cuban defector, Yoennis Céspedes.  On the surface this move looks to be the end of Yankees fan favorite, Nick Swisher.  Céspedes is a natural center fielder with plus speed and a plus bat; and could very well be an upgrade [...] No related posts.
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