An interesting thought, Dean, but as I’ve written recently, my sense is Bruce Sherman’s hiring of Peter Bendix and the owner’s apparent desire to try to turn the Marlins into the Rays 2.0 is a strong indication that the payroll will not be going up in a meaningful way any time soon.
Ironically, you mention the Yankees paying part of Stanton’s salary in the deal you propose, but it’s actually the Marlins who are on the hook to have to pay the Yankees $10 million a year toward Stanton’s deal between 2026 and 2028.
So he could still be wearing pinstripes, but Stanton will be one of the highest-paid players on the Marlins’ payroll in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The Marlins will have to pay $30 million to the Yankees over those 3 years. I’m guessing Jeter assumed he’d be gone by then when he agreed to that part of the original Stanton trade to New York.
The other thing is Stanton has full no-trade protection in his deal. If he were to be traded, he would have to agree to it. He made his feelings about Miami pretty well known on his way out the door. So while there are recent rumblings he may not be thrilled with the Yankees, you’d see him accept a trade to the West Coast or potentially some other places long before he’d accept a deal to Miami.
It’s part of the sadness around this team. Remember the excitement when he first came up in 2010? Remember how you held your breath every time he came to the plate? I sure did. Remember 59 home runs and an MVP award in 2017? It’s such a shame that a player like that couldn’t have spent his entire career in Miami.
Ironically, the massive contract he signed with the Marlins is what guaranteed he couldn’t stay here. This franchise was never going to be able to pay that deal out. And everyone knew that the day it was signed. Loria knew he was going to sell the team within a few years, so it wouldn’t be his problem. And new ownership never for a second considered keeping him.
No doubt this lineup needs some power, Dean. Unfortunately, I don’t see any scenario in which your guy Stanton comes back any time soon to provide it.
Hi Glen! Let me preface this comment first by saying I’m a fan of GianCarlo Stanton. I’m aware, I’m aware, of his issues. I personally, would love to see him in a Marlin uniform again. Nobody punishes the ball like he does. In fact I would go to more games. (Promise)! I guess I’m asking if you see a scenario where he can play here again. ( I’m guessing if New York will pay some of his salary, maybe).
Did anything stand out to you from the Bendix press conference?
Honestly, how little was said. I may write something about this in the next couple of days.
An interesting thought, Dean, but as I’ve written recently, my sense is Bruce Sherman’s hiring of Peter Bendix and the owner’s apparent desire to try to turn the Marlins into the Rays 2.0 is a strong indication that the payroll will not be going up in a meaningful way any time soon.
Ironically, you mention the Yankees paying part of Stanton’s salary in the deal you propose, but it’s actually the Marlins who are on the hook to have to pay the Yankees $10 million a year toward Stanton’s deal between 2026 and 2028.
So he could still be wearing pinstripes, but Stanton will be one of the highest-paid players on the Marlins’ payroll in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The Marlins will have to pay $30 million to the Yankees over those 3 years. I’m guessing Jeter assumed he’d be gone by then when he agreed to that part of the original Stanton trade to New York.
The other thing is Stanton has full no-trade protection in his deal. If he were to be traded, he would have to agree to it. He made his feelings about Miami pretty well known on his way out the door. So while there are recent rumblings he may not be thrilled with the Yankees, you’d see him accept a trade to the West Coast or potentially some other places long before he’d accept a deal to Miami.
It’s part of the sadness around this team. Remember the excitement when he first came up in 2010? Remember how you held your breath every time he came to the plate? I sure did. Remember 59 home runs and an MVP award in 2017? It’s such a shame that a player like that couldn’t have spent his entire career in Miami.
Ironically, the massive contract he signed with the Marlins is what guaranteed he couldn’t stay here. This franchise was never going to be able to pay that deal out. And everyone knew that the day it was signed. Loria knew he was going to sell the team within a few years, so it wouldn’t be his problem. And new ownership never for a second considered keeping him.
No doubt this lineup needs some power, Dean. Unfortunately, I don’t see any scenario in which your guy Stanton comes back any time soon to provide it.
Thanks for reading and for reaching out!
Hi Glen! Let me preface this comment first by saying I’m a fan of GianCarlo Stanton. I’m aware, I’m aware, of his issues. I personally, would love to see him in a Marlin uniform again. Nobody punishes the ball like he does. In fact I would go to more games. (Promise)! I guess I’m asking if you see a scenario where he can play here again. ( I’m guessing if New York will pay some of his salary, maybe).