That's why you don't go more than one year for him if you need to play him in center. His bat should be able to offset the negative defensive value over the short-term, which is why the 1 year deal is appealing. No long-term risk.
Don't get me wrong, I don't think they're fucked without Cespedes. If they don't get him they'll probably try to sign a Pearce or Raburn type of player to be the backup righty outfielder. If they sign Cespedes, they'll have Lagares and De Aza on the bench. Actual legit bench options. Unlike when they were in the wasteland and had John Mayberry Jr getting regular at-bats.
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