The Miami Marlins new ownership group has emphasized that they would like to cut down the team’s payroll since they took over, so they are shopping their team’s biggest superstar, Giancarlo Stanton, on the trade market.
A lot of teams have shown interest in the reigning National League MVP, but with him holding a full no-trade clause it makes things tricky as he has the right to veto any trade.
While it is believed that he would like to end up with his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers, how much interest the Dodgers have in him is unknown as talks between the two teams have reportedly failed to progress due to the Dodgers unwillingness to take on Stanton’s 10-year, $295 million contract.
The San Francisco Giants are considered by many as the favorite to land Stanton, as they have already offered second baseman Joe Panik and two of their top prospects, pitcher Tyler Beede and outfielder Chris Shaw for him.
According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Marlins would be willing to accept that offer if the Giants take on at least $250 million of Stanton’s remaining contract:
Giancarlo Stanton trade development: Source says #Marlins likely would accept offer of Panik, Beede and Shaw for Stanton alone — if #SFGiants committed to paying at least $250 million of the $295 million left on Stanton’s contract. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 30, 2017
If that is indeed the case then the last hurdle that remains is Stanton waiving his no-trade clause, which is believed that he ultimately will:
Sources: Giancarlo Stanton has not given formal word to #Marlins that he would accept trade to #SFGiants, but officials involved in talks are optimistic that he ultimately will. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 30, 2017
If the Dodgers have any interest in acquiring Stanton and keeping the Major League home run and RBI leader from 2017 off of their biggest rivals, then now would be the time to get involved and make an offer.
The Dodgers have better prospects to offer the Marlins than the Giants did, but the $250 million could ultimately be the deal breaker for Los Angeles.
