If The Yankees Trade For Giancarlo Stanton It Would Mean No Manny Machado In Pinstripes And For That Reason I Am Out
So yesterday morning Jon Heyman wrote a whole article about how it could be possible that the Yankees acquire Giancarlo Stanton. At first glance I laughed out loud at the thought of a 3-4-5 of Gary Sanchez-Aaron Judge-Giancarlo Stanton. I mean that’s an absolutely hilarious thought to process. What do you do as a pitcher? Just cry on the mound? The thought of Carrabis’ brain exploding at the thought of losing his precious Big Dick Stanton to the Evil Empire is one that I dream of.
When I saw the article, I raced over to Jared’s laire near the water cooler to get his reaction. He basically said if the Yankees traded for Stanton he would quit the company and become a Trump-esque protester for Major League Baseball. He’d do everything in his power to get the deal rejected like the NBA did with Chris Paul to the Lakers. So aside from ruining Jared Carrabis’ life, which I was put on this very Earth to do, I’m not sure I would be in love with this deal.
First of all, let’s take a look at his contract.
Holy shit fuck. I’m almost certain I won’t be alive in the year 2028. Stanton just turned 28 years old and is coming off the best season of his career by far. The man just hit .281 with 59 home runs and 132 RBIs. He’s a fucking freak. But that contract is nearly impossible to live up to as a 28 year old. Now the Yankees will be giving a superstar that kind of money in the next few years without a doubt, one way or the other. I’d much rather that mega contract go to Manny Machado or Bryce Harper if we’re being honest (Machado the preference). Both players are 25 years old and haven’t hit the prime of their careers yet. I WANT MANNY MACHADO IN THE BRONX END OF STORY.
Let’s also not forget that Stanton, before this year, had only eclipsed the 100 RBI plateau just once before. That in part has to do with his inability to stay healthy. In 2017 Stanton was finally completely healthy, playing in a career high 159 games. How healthy is he going to stay for the remainder of that contract? Obviously that’s an impossible question to answer, but I’d bet the odds aren’t great for a full bill of health.
-In 2012 he missed 36 games with an abdominal strain and loose bodies in his knee
-In 2013 he missed 44 games recovering from a pulled hammy and shoulder strain
-In 2014 he sat on the last two weeks after getting drilled in the face. I won’t count this against him cause that was a freak accident.
-In 2015 he only played in 74 games after breaking his wrist
-In 2016 he missed 43 games with a groin strain
Now would I be furious if Stanton came to the Bronx? First of all this is a pipe dream and a half from happening and this is just a fun blog. Second of all, no it’s fucking Giancarlo Stanton. Carrabis would light himself on fire. It’d be hilarious. But the smart-new aged Yankees fan in me doesn’t wanna pull the trigger. There’s too much risk in that kind of a deal. Now if teams wait out and refuse to pay the hefty price tag and the ask for these prospects drops then yeah I’ll be on board. If the Marlins agree to take on Jacoby Ellsbury’s deal to soften the blow then yeah I’ll be more on board. But if things stay as they are now I’m not down.
I’m excited for the outrage of not wanting to give up the future of this team for Stanton. How could you not want the NL MVP on your team Hubbs? I’m here for that.
#Machado2k19
P.S. I can’t help but throw this in….Ohtani beating out a casual ground ball to first cause he’s faster than Billy Hamilton. All I want for Christmas is Shohei Ohtani