Quote Originally Posted by Cincinnati_Kid View Post
Justin Upton's history shows he's streaky as hell. He could hit 10 HR's in the 1st month of the season, then not hit another until June. He also strikes out a lot. He has power, and usually finishes the season strong, and is in his peak years at 28. I think I'd rather have re-signed Cespedes though, as he's a better defensive outfielder. But who knows? Maybe it will work out.
I've heard rumblings that they didn't believe Cespedes's age. Players from Latin America, Cuba don't always come with birth certificates.