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Giants’ decision on Stanton comes down to what kind of team they want to be
The answer isn’t simple. There are persuasive arguments both ways, so much so that I find myself having cold feet at the latest MLB.com reports.
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![Giants’ front office executives in Los Angeles to meet with Stanton representatives [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/11/30185218/Nov14Stanton3.jpg)
Giants’ front office executives in Los Angeles to meet with Stanton representatives [report]
The San Francisco Giants are in hot pursuit of the 2017 National League MVP, and they’ve reportedly traveled to Los Angeles to meet with Giancarlo Stanton’s representatives.
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![Marlins optimistic that Stanton would accept trade to Giants [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/11/21092511/Stanton1.jpg)
Marlins optimistic that Stanton would accept trade to Giants [report]
A report surfaced on Thursday morning that Giancarlo Stanton was concerned about a potential trade to the Giants, based on a perceived lack of depth following the team’s 98 loss season.
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![Marlins likely to accept Giants’ offer for Stanton if SF willing to pay at least $250 million of his contract [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/11/29132622/Nov19Stanton1.jpg)
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 SportsMarlins likely to accept Giants’ offer for Stanton if SF willing to pay at least $250 million of his contract [report]
The reports are flying in on Thursday morning.
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![Stanton concerned about Giants’ lack of depth [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/11/28141618/Nov28Stanton.jpg)
Sep 26, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) reacts after flying out in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsStanton concerned about Giants’ lack of depth [report]
According to a report by veteran MLB reporter Jon Heyman on Thursday, Stanton has concerns about accepting a trade to the Giants, as the outfielder is not convinced that the team has the depth to turn things around after losing 98 games last season.
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![Former Giants’ pitcher Yusmeiro Petit agrees to two-year deal with A’s [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/11/29205637/Nov29Petit.jpg)
Sep 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Yusmeiro Petit (36) pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsFormer Giants’ pitcher Yusmeiro Petit agrees to two-year deal with A’s [report]
Yusmeiro Petit is coming back to the Bay Area. This time, though, he’ll be a member of the Oakland A’s.
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Plan B if the Giants fail to land Giancarlo Stanton
In light of the reality that the Giants may not see Giancarlo Stanton in their uniform next season, KNBR host Larry Krueger tweeted out how he’d rebuild the team on Wednesday morning.
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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 Sports
Translating what each Giancarlo Stanton report means for the Giants
The reports are rampant and the rumors are getting out of hand, which means it’s important to maintain perspective on if and how the Giants can acquire Stanton, and what a trade for the 2017 National League MVP would mean for the franchise moving forward.
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![If Giancarlo Stanton refuses trade, Marlins threaten to trade other top players [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/11/29122251/Nov29G1.jpg)
Sep 28, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsIf Giancarlo Stanton refuses trade, Marlins threaten to trade other top players [report]
Accept a trade, or suffer through a rebuild. That’s the near-ultimatum the Miami Marlins have reportedly given to Giancarlo Stanton, who possesses a full no-trade clause in his contract.
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![Giants interested in Andrew McCutchen if team cannot acquire Giancarlo Stanton [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/11/29110847/MCCUTCH.png)
Giants interested in Andrew McCutchen if team cannot acquire Giancarlo Stanton [report]
It was reported Wednesday morning that the Giants are keeping in touch with the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding their centerfielder Andrew McCutchen.
