In the scope of trade rumors, this one is significant to the New York Mets. Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Philadelphia Phillies had internal discussions about acquiring Marlins slugger, Giancarlo Stanton and fellow Miami outfielder, Christian Yelich.
Rosenthal went on to say that the Phillies acquiring Stanton would be highly unlikely according to sources with both clubs. Yelich could be a different story. The 25-year old has a more affordable contract which runs through 2021 with a club option for 2022. Yelich signed a seven-year deal worth $49.75 million in 2015.
The Marlins sound like they’re closer to another fire sale.