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Yoenis Cespedes's impending free agency will be an indicator of Carlos Gonzalez's contractual value

Measured by total bases, Yoenis Cespedes had the best offensive game of the season last night. His three home runs, double, and a single gave him 15 for the game. Cespedes, who is exactly one day younger than Carlos Gonzalez, is set to become a free agent at season's end.

The players are alike for more reasons than just age. They have a similar batting profile (CarGo walks more and has a better on base profile), and both are good defenders with very strong arms. What Cespedes commands on the free agent market will be a fair indication of what CarGo would if he were a free agent.