The Prince and El Príncipe


The Nationals are said to be the leading contenders for Prince Fielder.

But when it comes to Yoenis Cespedes, your Boston Red Sox are increasingly mentioned.
The Marlins, Nationals, and Yankees are currently considered the frontrunners, although the White Sox, Tigers, Cubs, and a number of other teams are rumored to be interested. After giving up Josh Reddick in the Andrew Bailey deal, the Red Sox are sorely in need of a right fielder, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see Boston step up its pursuit of Cespedes as well.

For now it's just talk, which can be expensive in baseball. This Cashman quote is telling, though.

“We’ve seen him in international competitions and in workouts,” Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman said. “We have our opinions and are aware of what he can do, but other than that, I wouldn’t comment any more.”

Don't call us, we'll call you, is how I read that. I wonder if Bobby Valentine speaks Spanish.