The Giancarlo Stanton sweepstakes have moved beyond the preliminary stage.
The Cardinals have made a formal trade offer to the Marlins for the reigning National League MVP Award winner, a source told MLB.com Sunday. And they are not alone.
MLB Network Insider Ken Rosenthal first reported that the Giants have submitted an offer to the Marlins, and that a proposal is expected soon from the Red Sox, if it has not come in already.
According to Craig Mish of SiriusXM, the Marlins and Giants have exchanged names in their talks for a potential Stanton deal, with Stanton and speedy infielder Dee Gordon involved, along with Giants infielder Joe Panik and two San Francisco prospects -- right-hander Tyler Beede and outfielder Chris Shaw.