Yoenis Cespedes Expresses Desire To Play In Miami

Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes arrived at Miami International Airport on Tuesday in anticipation of being courted by the Miami Marlins, and apparently the interest isn't one sided. Cespedes told reporters that he would enjoy suiting up for the Marlins and even hopes to play in Miami.

"It would be good (to play here)," Cespedes told reporters at Miami International Airport Tuesday. "There are a lot of Cubans and they would support me a lot. Hopefully I can play for the Marlins."

(via ESPN Chicago)

Marlins president David Samson intimated that the team may extend Cespedes an offer on Wednesday, but he was cautious in his wording, seemingly signaling that the Marlins will not be as overtly aggressive in their pursuit of the Cuban outfielder as they were of other free agents during this year's Winter Meetings.

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