-
![Giants’ executives, Bochy, Posey all meeting with Otani Monday afternoon [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/12/04144307/Posey1.jpg)
Jun 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) rounds third on a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsGiants’ executives, Bochy, Posey all meeting with Otani Monday afternoon [report]
Even though the Giants are in the National League, the team reportedly has interest in using Otani both as a starting pitcher and as an outfielder, and working out a schedule that would allow Otani to maximize his abilities as a pitcher and as a hitter.
-
Nightengale: Giants laughed at report that they’d trade Panik for Stanton, would likely offer ‘fringe-type guys’
Last week, Craig Mish of Sirius XM in South Florida reported that the Giants had made an official trade offer to the Marlins for NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton. That offer apparently included second baseman Joe Panik, as well as Tyler Beade and Chris Shaw, the teams’ No. 2 and 3 prospects respectively.
-
Sep 28, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) bats in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsFive potential trade packages that could help the Giants land Giancarlo Stanton
What will it take for the Giants to land Stanton? Who else is involved and what other factors are at play? Let’s examine the hottest story in baseball.
-
Mish ‘wouldn’t discount the Giants’ being in mix for Christian Yelich or Marcell Ozuna
On Monday morning, Sirius XM’s Craig Mish wrapped up his appearance on Murph & Mac by giving his take on Miami’s other prized outfielders the Giants and Cardinals could be in competition for once the Giancarlo Stanton sweepstakes reportedly comes to an end in the next few days.
-
Mish: I haven’t heard of ‘real discussions’ between Marlins and Dodgers regarding Stanton
South Florida national sports radio host Craig Mish has been the reporter closest to the Giancarlo Stanton sweepstakes over the past few weeks, and joined Murph & Mac on Monday morning with some good news for Giants fans.
-
![San Francisco Giants ‘one of the finalists’ for Shohei Otani [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/12/03151604/Nov8Baggs.jpg)
San Francisco Giants ‘one of the finalists’ for Shohei Otani [report]
After posting a 64-98 record in 2017, the San Francisco Giants need all the help they can get. That help could be coming in the form of a Japanese superstar.
-
![Dodgers, Marlins not making substantial progress in Stanton trade talks [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/12/03130414/Dec3Stanton.jpg)
Dodgers, Marlins not making substantial progress in Stanton trade talks [report]
It’s no secret that Giancarlo Stanton wants to play for the Dodgers. But the Dodgers might not want Stanton to play for them.
-
![Marlins have agreed to general framework of Stanton trades with Giants, Cardinals [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/12/03115615/Nov7Stanton.jpg)
Jul 8, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants former outfielder Barry Bonds hugs with Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) prior to a game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsMarlins have agreed to general framework of Stanton trades with Giants, Cardinals [report]
After hitting 59 home runs and driving in 132 runs in 2017, Stanton emerged as the game’s premier power hitter, and could be the cure the Giants are looking to find after the team finished with a 64-98 record this season.
-
![Marlins narrow focus to combination of four Giants’ prospects in possible Stanton trade [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/12/01153154/Nov22Prospects.jpg)
Marlins narrow focus to combination of four Giants’ prospects in possible Stanton trade [report]
According to Clark Spencer of The Miami Herald, the Giants now know the combination of prospects the Miami Marlins are interested in if the two sides are able to pull off a deal.
-
![After Thursday meeting, Giants still unclear whether Stanton would accept trade [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/12/01122132/Nov23Stanton.jpg)
Jul 7, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsAfter Thursday meeting, Giants still unclear whether Stanton would accept trade [report]
The Giants reportedly sent their heavy hitters to Los Angeles, and now, they’re waiting on a call from the heaviest hitter of them all.
