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    Probably a blessing for the Giants anyway since they're not inclined to start a rebuild while they've still got MadBum and Posey (and lots of holes). They can spend about the same amount of money and plug 2 holes by signing Moustakas and Cain and probably be closer to being in the mix if their pitching bounces back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    I'd have to say the exact opposite. He's indicated that he'd accept a trade to the Dodges, Yankees, Astros, or Cubs—all young, highly successful organizations either just-off or seemingly on-the-cusp-of winning the World Series. As someone who signed a contract to stay in Miami—showing loyalty to his organization despite its smaller market and lower profile—and who is now being pushed out of said organization, this seems like an example of a player using a NT for entirely reasonable ends, neither "entitled" nor cash-grabbing nor vindictive.

    If he's going to be summarily exiled from his first and only organization, why shouldn't he seek out a situation with a high likelihood of competing now, while he's still in his prime? It's not his fault the Marlins boxed themselves into a corner and acceded to his NT-clause demands.
    The Marlins best play might be to hold Stanton for a year and then trade him to whichever of those teams don’t sign Harper.

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    Quote Originally Posted by clvclv View Post
    Yes, no-trades and opt-outs are part of the business of baseball these days, but if you're not a big-market club this is what your future is when you make the mistake of giving them.
    It's a cautionary tale, I guess, but for a lesson that should be pretty obvious: don't provide a no-trade clause if you can't reconcile yourself to said player spending the entirety of that contract with your team.

    Players are born into the league without choice in where they play; and, though they're well compensated for their efforts (relative to the average American, at least, though not necessarily relative to ownership), it must be pretty nice to finally have a say in your employer and home city. I don't think it's unreasonable at all for a player to want to exercise some control in staying in that organization/city, once they've finally earned the opportunity of election, or not going somewhere they'd rather not be, if things fall apart. Commitment goes both ways.
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    He is guaranteed to opt out now. I would hold out with those four teams and make sure I get great value back. The marlins can now just trade around him and let him draw fans for what. Two more years. Then he can opt out and negotiate with whoever he wants. But I would not let him hold me hostage.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bravesfanMatt View Post
    He is guaranteed to opt out now. I would hold out with those four teams and make sure I get great value back. The marlins can now just trade around him and let him draw fans for what. Two more years. Then he can opt out and negotiate with whoever he wants. But I would not let him hold me hostage.
    I would love to see the marlins trade everyone worth a crap except Stanton. See how he enjoys losing 110 games

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    Because it's Niners?
    Did someone force him to sign an insane contract to stay in Miami?

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    You guys are crazy

    What’s new? The previous owners signed him to the contract. No one made them.

    The new owners bought the team knowing the contract. No one made them. They thought they could leverage him out of the contract but he’s smart enough to not let that happen.

    He has a no trade. He could say I won’t accept a trade anywhere and be within his rights. He hasn’t done that. He gave them 4 teams he would consider.

    The fish don’t like it because it limits there options but they were always limited

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    Quote Originally Posted by NinersSBChamps View Post
    Did someone force him to sign an insane contract to stay in Miami?
    So Cy was right.
    "For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    What's he going to do if he realizes the Dodges simply don't want him if they have to give up anything of value to acquire him?
    Well of the teams mentioned...

    Cubs- Dont really have a top tier farm now. I guess they could move a Baez/Schwarber and other pieces.
    Astros- Gotta save money for current player extensions.
    Yankees- Actually make alot of sense, they have some players to move to fit his salary in (Ellsbury, Headley, Castro would about cover it) and a good farm.
    Dodgers- Been reported money is the main holdup with them even though Stanton wants to play for the Dodgers the most.

    It will be interesting to see what happens, dont think they can keep him after all thats gone on. And Stanton's decision is holding up every other FA move as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    Because it's Niners?
    Exactly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NinersSBChamps View Post
    Did someone force him to sign an insane contract to stay in Miami?

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    Acting like Stanton is the victim here. He’s got it so tough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NinersSBChamps View Post
    Acting like Stanton is the victim here. He’s got it so tough.
    No one is acting like anything.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    It's a cautionary tale, I guess, but for a lesson that should be pretty obvious: don't provide a no-trade clause if you can't reconcile yourself to said player spending the entirety of that contract with your team.

    Players are born into the league without choice in where they play; and, though they're well compensated for their efforts (relative to the average American, at least, though not necessarily relative to ownership), it must be pretty nice to finally have a say in your employer and home city. I don't think it's unreasonable at all for a player to want to exercise some control in staying in that organization/city, once they've finally earned the opportunity of election, or not going somewhere they'd rather not be, if things fall apart. Commitment goes both ways.
    The Marlins making that deal with Stanton never made a lick of sense.

    I can't fault a player for exercising a provision that he specifically bargained for and the club agreed to give, particularly when every party knew exactly this circumstance was the thing the player was afraid of and had every right to expect would happen.

    I'll never understand the Marlins front office's reasoning on that deal. Wishful thinking? They know that kind of commitment doesn't work long term for that franchise.

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    Bunch of tweets about Stanton to yanks heating up

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oklahomabrave View Post
    Bunch of tweets about Stanton to yanks heating up
    If they moved Gardner and Headley they can still meet their goal of staying below the luxury tax.
    "I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    If they moved Gardner and Headley they can still meet their goal of staying below the luxury tax.

    Headley for Atlanta isn't the worst idea. What would that deal look like?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    If they moved Gardner and Headley they can still meet their goal of staying below the luxury tax.
    Braves could take them both off their hands if it cost very little outside taking money? Gardner would be an upgrade in RF to start the season, and in LF once Acuna's up, if the Braves could dump Kemp (and/or Markakis); or he could be turned around in a trade. And Headley's only got a year left on his contract, and is as viable an option at 3B as any the Braves have now.
    "For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."

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    Definitely can see the Braves as the 3rd team that could make Stanton to the Yankees work. Quite a few scenarios are plausible if the Braves just take on some of their less valuable contracts.

    AA is just the guy to make something really interesting happen too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Definitely see the Braves as the 3rd team that could make Stanton to the Yankees work. Quite a few scenarios are plausible if the Braves just take on some of their less valuable contracts.
    We take Headley, Ziegler, and a couple good prospects and get Ozuna back

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