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Jon Lester dealt for Yoenis Cespedes
Updated: July 31, 2014, 9:57 AM ET
ESPN.com news services

The Athletics have acquired ace pitcher Jon Lester from the Red Sox in a deal that will send slugger Yoenis Cespedes to Boston, a source told ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes.

Oakland also will receive outfielder Jonny Gomes in the deal, according to the source.

 

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Cespedo is only signed thru 2015 and really isnt that awesome this year.

 

And with his power will likely command above the 10.5 he will earn next year which likely means he is out of their range.

 

I think it makes sense for the A's.  They have a very good team now and Lester has a good track record in the playoffs.  Next year, Cespedes would likely be trade bait for a top prospect.  That prospect is not helping this year.

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And with his power will likely command above the 10.5 he will earn next year which likely means he is out of their range.

 

I think it makes sense for the A's.  They have a very good team now and Lester has a good track record in the playoffs.  Next year, Cespedes would likely be trade bait for a top prospect.  That prospect is not helping this year.

 

oh hell yeah he will be too much.   And no draft pick compensation for him either.  So if they are competing next year, he will stick around.  If they are a rudderless ship like this year then yeah he will be swapped for a younger option.

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oh hell yeah he will be too much. And no draft pick compensation for him either. So if they are competing next year, he will stick around. If they are a rudderless ship like this year then yeah he will be swapped for a younger option.

They'll flip him and prospects for Stanton.

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