Detroit Tigers: Top landing spots for Yoenis Cespedes

Houston Astros

Jul 5, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter

(11) celebrates his home run with second baseman

(27) during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Astros…so bad for so long that it’s almost strange to talk about them being buyers at the deadline.

But with a potent offense (most team HR’s in the entire league) and a quality pitching staff (10th best ERA in baseball), Houston is serious about this season. The team took a huge hit when George Springer landed on the DL with a fractured wrist, and have had quite a time filling the void he left in the outfield.

Acquiring a player such as Cespedes is perfect for a team such as the Astros. There is so much young talent in Houston that is vital to future success that can’t be exchanged high caliber players. But with an above-average guy such as Cespedes, Houston won’t have to break their system to acquire him.

Besides, there’s no such thing as too many productive hitters in a lineup.

Los Angeles Angels 

Jun 17, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder

(right) alongside first baseman

during the national anthem prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during an interleague game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angels Angels’ window for victory is as open as it’ll ever be this season. Mike Trout, per the usual, is having an incredible season. Even Albert Pujols, after a few seasons of turmoil, is crushing the ball. And though those are really the only contributing superstars, the Angels continue to find ways to win.

As of right now the team is practically clicking on all cylinders. Their pitching staff has posted the seventh best ERA in the league this season, while the offense has the eleventh most runs scored in baseball. While those aren’t mind-blowing numbers, they scream consistency.

Cespedes is consistent in all aspects of the game and would fit nicely in the gaping warped area of space known as left field in Angel Stadium. “Matt Joyce (71 OPS+), Efren Navarro (80 OPS+) and Dan Robertson (62 OPS+) have all seen time there time in LF, Mike Axisa of CBS Sports points out, “and it has not been good.”

LA is currently in a heated battle for first place in the AL West and if they want an edge they need to tweak their lineup.

Kansas City Royals

Jul 5, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

The Kansas City Royals took quite possibly the biggest hit of any team in baseball by losing Alex Gordon to an injury.

Being one of the best all-around payers in the game, Gordon cannot be replaced, but Cespedes might be able ease the pain a bit.

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The Royals have led the Al Central almost the entire season and show no signs of slowing down. In fact, they are the only AL team with a record of 20 games above .500. As one of the more complete teams in baseball, they are incredibly tough to beat. And yes, they made it to Game Seven of the World Series last season. But just like last season, there’s a little room for improvement.

Many would say it’s idiotic to make deals within your own division, but if you’re not playing for anything like Detroit would be later in the season, it doesn’t matter. It’s also wise to consider that “Royals” and “Free Agents” have never been uttered in the same sentence by anyone of planet Earth, so don’t worry about Cespedes sticking around.

New York Mets

Apr 13, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher

(48) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Before judging or laughing out loud, just think about for a second….

The New York Mets have been trailing the Washington Nations in the NL East by a hair all season long. They are so close they can probably taste the sweat dripping out of Bryce Harper‘s curly locks.

Only the Chicago White Sox have scored less runs than the Mets, and a team .235 BA is good for dead last in the majors. It’s an understatement to say this team needs a productive bat.

The Mets really just need to look at themselves in the mirror and decide whether or not they are serious about competing. With the best young pitching staff in the majors, headed by Jacob deGrom and Matt Harvey, the answer should be yes.

There’s stellar pitching in the Big Apple, but a putrid offense is dragging the team down. The lineup sans David Wright is really struggling, but with another bat or two the Mets could really make some noise in the dig days of summer.

Need anything else be said?

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