Nobody want’s to admit that it’s coming, but it is. With Derek Jeter and his stable of co-owners set to take over the Miami Marlins sometime in October, they’re fit to bring sweeping change. They have already proven they’re will to shirk legacy hires and build out their own staff.
Rumors of trading slugger Giancarlo Stanton have been in abundance since well before the All-Star break. Once the offseason kicks into gear, speculation will again follow.
Ultimately, the size of his mega-contract won’t be the reason he is traded.
Not in and of itself, that is.