Source: www.ocregister.com --- Friday, December 01, 2017
Let’s begin by paying tribute to Giancarlo Stanton by doing what he typically does, by hitting a juicy, belt-high fastball 400-plus feet. Every team in Baseball would want this guy, including the Marlins – if they could pay him in live chickens or a similar alternate form of currency. Any bare-bones decision to add Stanton requires the brain power of a rosin bag, a hitter of his prowess welcomed even on the ’27 Yankees, whose regular right fielder was none other than Babe Ruth. Who couldn’t use 59 homers, 132 RBI and a .631 slugging percentage? Who wouldn’t want the reigning National League MVP? Of course, there’s nothing bare about the bones involved in acquiring Stanton, who has 10 years and $295 million remaining on a contract that could financially cripple Vermont. No, this decision requires a tiny bit of brain power, which makes it the perfect topic to be discussed in this space. Stanton is a local, a product of Notre Dame High in Sherman Oaks. He grew up a Dodgers fan, the overwhelming assumption being that he now wants to be a Dodgers player. He has a full no-trade clause, giving him the final call on any deal, Stanton’s power not limited to the batter’s box. This has led to more speculation that he’ll simply force his way into Dave Roberts’ lineup. On Thursday, he met with officials from the hated Giants, a development that prompted panicked cries that the Dodgers absolutely have to trade for Stanton, if for no other rea ...
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