Before even inking what is sure to be a lucrative deal out of free agency, Yoenis Cespedes is already dropping serious cash.
The outfielder with the fiery arm made it all the way to the World Series this year with the Mets, and though he didn't win it all, the National League pennant was enough of an excuse for him to put a boat load of money toward a new car. Cespedes spent $75,000 on a custom made three-wheeled Avorza Polaris, adorned with a red No. 52 on the hood, according to TMZ.
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Cespedes' wheels are almost as hot as his bat was down the stretch for the Mets and in 2015 overall. After slashing .293/.323/.506 with the struggling Tigers and mashing 18 homers and 61 RBIs, the two-time Home Run Derby champion excelled following a trade to New York.
The 2014 All-Star launched 17 homers as a Met and drove in 44 runs while slashing .287/.337/.604 in orange and blue. The trade for Cespedes paid off in spades for the Amazin's as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2006 and ended up getting all the way to the World Series before falling to the Royals in five games.
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The slugger's performance is also sure to pay dividends for him this offseason as many teams could use his bat and versatility in the field. There are plenty of clubs that are reportedly interested in Cespedes, and a return to the Tigers hasn't been ruled out.
Other franchises linked to the outfielder include the Angels, Giants and Astros, while the Yankees could eventually strike. The financially fickle Mets are unlikely to bring him back. Cespedes made over $3 million last season, but he's due for a huge pay bump despite turning 30 and hitting just .150 while in the World Series.
The World Series wasn't very memorable for the outfielder. A miscommunication between Cespedes and rookie Michael Conforto in Game 1 led to a leadoff inside the park homer for the Royals, Cespedes made a game-ending base running gaffe in Game 4 and he left Game 5 with an injury.
Despite all this, and the Mets Fall Classic loss, Cespedes felt it was time to drop some money on an absolutely bonkers car.
No matter where Cespedes ends up playing in 2016, he'll have a sick ride getting to his new team.
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