Mets Re-Sign Cespedes

By John Ginder
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Updated: November 29, 2016

It was announced Tuesday afternoon that the New York Mets and free agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, agreed to terms on a four-year deal worth a reported $110 million. It is said that the deal will include full no trade protection.

Can confirm: Yoenis Cespedes returning to the Mets. Four years, $110 million. https://t.co/hXeSQzOrMz

— Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) November 29, 2016

Cespedes’ $27.5M average annual value would match A-Rod for seventh-highest in MLB history and be highest for an outfielder on a multi-year.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 29, 2016

Ceespedes breakdown: 22.5M, 29M, 29M, 29.5M #mets

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 29, 2016

According to other sources, Cespedes did have other suitors in the mix, but in the end he chose to remain in New York and be a serious offensive threat. What the Mets do in the remainder of the offseason is yet to be deteremined, this move alone could keep them near the top of the National League East.

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In the past John has been a part of such successful sites as MetsMerizedOnline and MetsMinors.net.John was born and raised in upstate New York and has a love of all sports but mainly baseball. He has grown used to heartache with his teams as he roots for the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres too.John has a loving and understanding wife and is the the proud father of two amazing boys.He also loves heavy metal music.

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