Has Trading Yoenis Cespedes Compromised MLB’s Top-Scoring Offense?

Acquiring Jon Lester—a veteran hurler forged in the postseason crucible—was a decidedly good thing for the Oakland A's as they prepare to make a run at their first World Series in the Billy Beane era. The guy they gave up to get Lester, though, was pretty good, too.

Just as Lester has had an immediate positive impact on the A's, Yoenis Cespedes has made his presence felt with the Boston Red Sox.

Since arriving in Beantown, Cespedes has smacked a pair of game-winning home runs and collected eight RBI in just 11 games. And he's grabbed...

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