Miami Marlins executive Chief Officer Derek Jeter discusses the Giancarlo Stanton trade rumors, which have heated up like being seven inches from the mid-day sun…
Miami Marlins new executive Chief Officer, Derek Jeter, has been swarmed with trade rumors regarding star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton.
Jeter recently emphasized that the Miami Marlins had not officially announced their intentions of moving the star player.
"“I never comment on ifs or hypotheticals. Everything is complicated, that’s the best way to put it. As you guys can tell, I’m trying to be very careful.”"
He admits there is a possibility Stanton could open the 2018 slate in the middle of the team’s exciting young lineup. However, the organization has been losing loads of money, one of the reason’s being that massive contract of Stanton’s. All Jeter knows is that he has to do 180 and do it quickly, or the team will be crippled for seasons to come.
"“This is an organization that’s been losing money for quite some time, so we have to turn it around. How we do that? It’s not clear.”"
Speaking of that massive contract, here is what the Miami Marlins currently have on the books regarding their aspiring MVP and Hall of Fame caliber player.
- 2018: $25 million
- 2019: $26 million
- 2020: $26 million
- 2021: $29 million
- 2022: $29 million
- 2023: $32 million
- 2024: $32 million
- 2025: $32 million
- 2026: $29 million
- 2027: $25 million
- 2028: $25 million team option, $10 million buy-out.
No, you do not need glasses. You read those details correctly.
A key factor is the injury-plagued career of the young star. You won’t believe all of the random, fluke-like ailments that have hindered Stanton’s first seven seasons.
- 2011: Right hamstring strain, quadriceps strain. Missed 11 games.
- 2012: Right knee injury/abdominal strain. Missed 36 games.
- 2013: Right hamstring strain/left shoulder soreness. Missed 44 games.
- 2014: Hit by a pitch/severe facial fracture. Missed 17 games.
- 2015 Left-hand fracture Missed 17 games.
- 2016 (Another) Left-hand fracture. Missed 43 games.
Is Giancarlo Stanton worth all of that crazy jack, especially with all those injuries? Well, let’s let his first fully healthy season tell the tale, where Stanton went on a historic, homerun frenzy.
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Most home runs in an MLB season:
- Barry Bonds: 73 (2001)
- Mark McGwire: 70 (1998)
- Sammy Sosa: 66 (1998)
- Mark McGwire: 65 (1999)
- Sammy Sosa: 64 (2001)
- Sammy Sosa: 63 (1999)
- Roger Maris: 61 (1961)
- Babe Ruth: 60 (1927)
- Babe Ruth: 59 (1921)
- Giancarlo Stanton: 59 (2017)
Along with those 59 long-balls, Stanton hit .281 with 132 RBI, while plating 123 runs. Stanton was also a 2017 Gold Glove Award finalist. He still has a solid chance of snagging 2017 NL MVP honors, which is a no-brainer to me.
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The Miami Marlins, Derek Jeter, and the entire organization have some tough choices ahead. None more onerous than the contract and possible trade of Giancarlo Stanton.
Personally, I would not part ways with a once in a lifetime player, but to be fair, it’s not my money involved. Best wishes to you Mr. Jeter moving forward. No matter what he decides, there will be angry fans all around.