Cuban Defector Yoenis Cespedes Joins Athletics
Cuban Defector Yoenis Cespedes Joins Athletics: Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes (Yo-EHN-ees SES-peh-des) worked out with the Oakland Athletics for the first time Sunday, taking batting practice with Manny Ramirez. Cespedes' signed a $36 million, four-year contract, the highest for a Cuban defector.