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MLB Rumors: Top 5 Landing Spots for Cuban OF Yasmani Tomas

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MLB Rumors: Top 5 Landing Spots for Cuban OF Yasmani Tomas

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Ever since Cuban sluggers such as Yoenis Cespedes and Jose Abreu have excelled in the major leagues, teams have wanted to add more and more Cuban talent. It's becoming available more as of late and the most recent hitter to declare for free agency is outfielder Yasmani Tomas. His power hitting is something several teams could use. These five have the inside track to sign him.

5. Kansas City Royals

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5. Kansas City Royals

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Especially after losing Billy Butler to the Athletics, the Royals know they need to add a big bopper to the middle of their lineup. There's no question, they're among the most interested teams in Tomas, but they're worried about the price he will cost them. As a small-market team, it's going to be tough to get a deal done.

4. Oakland Athletics

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4. Oakland Athletics

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Even after signing Billy Butler to play first base and DH, the Athletics may not be done. Lately, Billy Beane has shown he's more willing to shell out cash in order to improve his team, if it's the right deal. They're dark horses, but don't be shocked if Oakland pulls off another big move.

3. San Francisco Giants

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3. San Francisco Giants

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If the Giants aren't able to bring back Pablo Sandoval, expect them to be among the favorites to sign Tomas. Even though they don't play the same position, the Giants may believe he can somewhat fill the hole left by Sandoval in the order. There's no doubt they have the money to sign him, so the Giants are very much alive in the Tomas sweepstakes.

2. San Diego Padres

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2. San Diego Padres

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It's believed the Padres want to make a splash this offseason and Tomas could be just the way to do that. With some great young pitching emerging, San Diego needs big bats in the middle of the order and Tomas would be a huge boost. Even though they may get in a bidding war, the Padres are one of the most likely teams to get the Cuban slugger.

1. Philadelphia Phillies

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1. Philadelphia Phillies

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The rebuilding Phillies are the heavy favorites to get Tomas. In fact, one executive went so far as to say to "bet the mortgage" on him landing in Philadelphia. These reports have been wrong before, but for a team trying to infuse young talent with their aging roster, signing Tomas makes perfect sense.

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