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Oakland Signs Outfielder Yoenis Cespedes

The Oakland Athletics signed Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a four-year, $36 million contract today. For a team that was shedding payroll all winter and moved proven young pitching, it is strange to see the team throw out that much money on an unproven outfielder, especially after they picked up a couple of outfielders in trades and free agent signings. Even more...
Via Fantasy Baseball Tools  |  2 hours ago
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Yoenis Cespedes is an Oakland A

Finally the Cuban sensation outfielder has signed with an MLB team, although it isn’t who most thought. Instead of the Marlins, Yoenis Cespedes will be on the opening day roster of the A’s, presumably taking over for Coco Crisp. The deal is worth $36 million over four years, compared to the reported offer from the Marlins at $36 million over six years.
Via The Diamond's Edge  |  7 hours ago
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Coco Crisp's Twitter pic clue to next team?

While sometimes during the NFL Draft, you may see a player and his family members sporting a team's hat minutes before the player is actually drafted, free agent outfielder Covelli Loyce Crisp aka Coco Crisp may have found a new way to tip his hand to where he will be playing next. On Monday night Crisp changed his Twitter profile pic to one of him as a child sporting an Orioles...
Via Beer Mug Sports  |  January 03, 2012
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Yoenis Cespedes signs with Oakland

Many had penciled Yoenis Cespedes into the Marlins' opening day lineup, but the A's are the ones who landed the Cuban free agent with a four year, $36 million deal. 

Via The Outside Corner  |  11 hours ago
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Yoenis Cespedes Signs With the A's

The news on Yoenis Cespedes signing with the A's broke during our radio show this morning. Here are my first reactions: - I will never, ever, ever doubt rumors of a mystery team being involved again. Well, at least until 2014, when I will have forgotten that lessen. - Why did Cespedes choose the A's? Simply put, from what I've read, it was by far the best deal offered...
Via Rotowire  |  4 hours ago
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Sources: A's, Crisp agree to $14M deal

The Oakland Athletics, after spending the past several weeks trading their top players, finally are keeping one. The team has reached agreement with free-agent center fielder Coco Crisp, according to major-league sources. The deal, which is pending a physical, will be for two years and $14 million according to ESPN.com. The A's currently have only four outfielders on their 40...
Via Fox Sports  |  January 03, 2012
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AP Source: CF Coco Crisp agrees to deal with A's

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says free agent center fielder Coco Crisp has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Oakland Athletics. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't made a formal announcement. ESPN was first to report Tuesday that Crisp, who had hoped to keep playing on the West Coast, would stay put with the A's. The...
Via AP on Fox  |  January 03, 2012
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Oakland Athletics Agree To Deal With Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes

Yoenis Cespedes, the hottest free-agent in baseball, is now off the market. It seemed that Cespedes was all set to become a part of the Miami Marlins, he visited them last week, went back to his hometown after only that visit and everything seemed to be pointed towards Cespedes becoming a Marlin. But on Monday, out of nowhere, a dark-horse team, one that was not even mentioned to...
Via Rant Sports  |  3 hours ago
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Dodgers' news - Loney stays, Coco Crisp, non-roster invitees

The Dodgers tendered James Loney a contract on Monday, to no surprise. The light-hitting first baseman is scheduled to make somewhere in the neighborhood of $6 to $7 million.I had a thought the team might consider non-tendering him, allowing Juan Rivera and Jerry Sands to take over first base duties. The Dodgers signed Tony Gwynn on Monday, so the possibility was there. However...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  December 15, 2011
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Coco Crisp has selected where he will play next season

Coco Crisp has made selected the club he will play for in 2012, his agent Steve Comte recently told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. “Basically, we just have to let that team know.” The A's have shown interest in bringing Crisp back to Oakland with the Cubs being another club showing also showing strong interest in the outfielder. If he signed with the Cubs, he...
Via PRO Rumors  |  January 02, 2012
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Oakland A’s Resign Coco Crisp

The Oakland A’s have completely lost their minds as they’ve signed Coco Crisp to an absurd 2 year deal worth right around 14 million dollars. Okay, maybe that’s not as bad as it sounds since it’s a club option at 7.5 million with a buyout of 1 million. Coco Crisp? Really? They won’t pay Gio Gonzalez, but will pay Coco? Really? Oy Vey. I can’t say I think this is a good...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 06, 2012
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Could Coco Crisp be headed to the Cubs?

According to numerous Internet sources the Chicago Cubs have expressed interest in free agent outfielder Coco Crisp. The interest in Crisp is a bit puzzling after the signing of David DeJesus. The two players are similar in style. Crisp had a down year for the Athletics last season, where he was a teammate of DeJesus. Despite a sporting an on base percentage of just .314 Crisp...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 15, 2011
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Report: Coco Crisp Agrees to Two-Year, $14 Million Deal With Athletics

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Free-agent center fielder Coco Crisp agreed to a two-year contract to return to the Athletics, filling one key void in the Oakland outfield heading into the 2012 season. A person with knowledge of the negotiations on Tuesday confirmed Crisp would return to the A's, a deal worth $14 million first reported by ESPN. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because...
Via NESN.com  |  January 03, 2012
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SF Giants Rumors: Coco Crisp, Center Field The Main Focus?

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle says Coco Crisp is a good fit for the San Francisco Giants. He was tied for the league lead in stolen bases and plays center field. The Giants need a leadoff hitter, and need a center fielder. Sounds like it could possibly be a good match.   “Covelli has made it clear that he would like to play for a team that is determined to compete...
Via San Francisco Giants Baseball (SF Giants Rumors)  |  November 03, 2011
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Coco Crisp said he was almost a Ray

ROGER MOONEY Coco Crisp a Ray? According to him, almost. Crisp, who resigned with the A’s, told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Rays nearly won the bidding war. The center field re-upped with the A’s after they…
Via Rays Report  |  January 04, 2012
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Cardinals and Coco Crisp discussing deal

The St. Louis Cardinals are in discussions with Coco Crisp, Steve Henson of Yahoo Sports reports.  The Cardinals would want Crisp to play center field and hit at the top of the order. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  December 19, 2011
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Los Angeles Dodgers Show Surprising Interest In Coco Crisp

Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors reported late on December 14th that the Cubs and Dodgers were both interested in having Coco Crisp play left field for them in 2012. — The revelation is surprising for the Dodgers, as the team already has five outfielders it can start the season with in Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, Juan Rivera, Tony Gwynn Jr., and Jerry Sands. Additionally, the team...
Via ChadMoriyama.com  |  December 15, 2011
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OF Crisp inks two-year pact with A's

Free-agent Coco Crisp is returning to the Oakland Athletics. ESPN.com reports that the speedy outfielder will sign a two-year, $13 million deal that includes a $7.5 million club option for 2014. The 33-year-old has spent two seasons playing for the A's. He batted .264 with eight home runs, 54 RBIs and 49 steals in 531 at-bats last season. Crisp has played with four...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  January 03, 2012
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Oakland Athletics Fans Get to Marvel at Coco Crisp's Afro for Another Two Seasons

Contrary to the popular belief that Coco Crisp was not planning on roaming the outfield for the Oakland Athletics next season, the club has brought him back for another two years after he decided he's rather play on the West coast 81 games a year rather than on a peninsula with the Tampa Bay Rays. Of course, this business is top secret right now since the team has yet to divulge...
Via Babes Love Baseball  |  January 03, 2012
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Oakland A’s Can’t get rid of Coco Crisp

Recently the Oakland A’s put Coco Crisp through waivers but there has been little to no interest for the center fielder. I have to say I find this shocking. I don’t think Coco is an amazing baseball player but I do think he is very solid. He could really help a team fighting for a playoff spot. So I don’t understand why those teams haven’t come calling. Coco has been totally...
Via Rant Sports  |  August 19, 2011
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Coco Crisp Decides Where To Sign

Coco Crisp won’t be on the open market much longer. The free agent outfielder has decided which team he’ll sign with, agent Steve Comte told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. "Basically, we just have to let that team know," Comte told Slusser. The Athletics want to re-sign Crisp, according to Slusser. They’ve been in touch with him all offseason...
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  January 02, 2012
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Tigers Interested In Coco Crisp, Pitching

The Tigers are interested in free agent outfielder Coco Crisp, according to Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com (all Twitter links). The team has a projected outfield of Delmon Young, Austin Jackson and Brennan Boesch, but seems to be considering additions.  The switch-hitting Crisp led the American League with 49 stolen bases in 2011, hitting .264/.314/.379 with 27 doubles as...
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  November 30, 2011
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Eternal Returns: Coco Crisp and Athletic Rebuilding

Not everyone from the 2011 Oakland Athletics is leaving town. Last night Buster Olney reported that the As had re-signed their center fielder from previous two seasons, Coco Crisp, to a two-year deal guaranteeing the 32-year old $14 million dollars with an option for a third season. Some may doubt whether Crisp is really worth the money, particularly given his health record, but...
Via Fangraphs  |  January 04, 2012
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RECLAMATION PROJECT

A's interested in Manny Ramirez?

Oakland Athletics managing general partner Lew Wolff recently expressed at least a passing interest in perhaps signing Manny Ramirez after the slugger serves a 50-game suspension for a positive PED test. 

Via The Outside Corner  |  13 days ago
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Cardinals Talk With Coco Crisp

Looks like the St. Louis Cardinals aren’t putting all their eggs in the Carlos Beltran basket. Multiple reports today say the Cards have held discussions with free agent Coco Crisp. There’s no deal imminent as it is simply what the reports said, discussions. @HensonYahoo: The Cardinals are in discussions to sign Coco Crisp to play CF and bat at the top of the order...
Via My Sports Rumors  |  December 20, 2011
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