Michael mentioned something about having two Lukewarm Stoves in a day pretty soon, and, well, here we are. For today at least …
Giancarlo Stanton trade development: Sources say multiple teams told #Marlins that Stanton’s contract (10 years, $295 million) is roughly what he’d receive on open market. Thus, #Marlins would need to include cash in order to obtain high-level prospects. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 15, 2017
In other words: If an @MLB team believes Stanton’s proper value is indeed 10 years and $295 million, its GM will argue team shouldn’t have to pay a prospect price on top of that — unless a salary discount is given. There’s a sliding scale for value. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 15, 2017
Key takeaway: #Marlins’ dream scenario of complete $295 million salary relief *and* multiple high-end prospects is probably unrealistic. One rival exec estimated Marlins will need to include ~$5 million per year in order to receive good prospect value. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 15, 2017
Source: #STLCards and #Marlins officials discussed Giancarlo Stanton trade concepts today at the @MLB General Managers Meetings in Orlando. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 15, 2017
Cannot stress this enough: #Cardinals see any conversation with #Marlins as a conversation that could become a deal a variety of players. Yelich seen as a good fit, still, seriously, not kidding: https://t.co/FyP1Sg9i98
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) November 15, 2017
#Mariners acquire INF Ryon Healy from Oakland in exchange for RHP Emilio Pagan and minor league INF Alexander Campos.
Read: https://t.co/74n5TnK4jj pic.twitter.com/7YahNGWleG
— MarinersPR (@MarinersPR) November 16, 2017