Throughout this entire process, the San Francisco Giants have been the most aggressive suitor in Giancarlo Stanton trade talks. With the MLB Winter Meetings a week-and-a-half away, they’re now discussing the specifics with the Marlins.
Two high-level prospects, one established everyday player and tons of salary relief. Both the team and the NL MVP—any deal would need the cooperation of both—might actually settle for that, according to MLB Network’s Jon Paul Morosi:
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.