Stanton a Yankee

[Fountain City Blues]

Also hit 8 HRs against them in 19 games

Trash player, obviously. Replacement value.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Yankees and Marlins reportedly have agreed to a Giancarlo Stanton trade

That’s so weird, because someone had told me that all the Yankees are interested in is getting below the luxury tax. Adding a $30MM+ player is a really strange way to do that. . .

 

[Chewbaccer]

Dude, your going to pop a blood vessel over 1 trade.


Message board 101: Hide the fact that you are upset.

Message Board 102: Never confuse you taking the bait for me getting upset.

 

[jarntt]

That’s so weird, because someone had told me that all the Yankees are interested in is getting below the luxury tax. Adding a $30MM+ player is a really strange way to do that. . .

All they are interested in? That doesn't make sense. That is a goal, but like any professional team getting better is a goal too. Plus, I think they are under at this point, no? Castro gone. Would love it if Headley is going with him

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

That’s so weird, because someone had told me that all the Yankees are interested in is getting below the luxury tax. Adding a $30MM+ player is a really strange way to do that. . .

Still staying under it, according to everyone reporting it

 

[Chewbaccer]

Also hit 8 HRs against them in 19 games

Already been covered, dunce.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

All they are interested in? That doesn't make sense.

Totally agree.

Let’s get @DirtDirtDirt’s input.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

All they are interested in? That doesn't make sense. That is a goal, but like any professional team getting better is a goal too. Plus, I think they are under at this point, no? Castro gone. Would love it if Headley is going with him

Yes, the reason Castro and possibly Headley included, was to stay under

Dont forget they had 35 mill come off the books

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Still staying under it, according to everyone reporting it

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

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LOL

Just saying, they are repoirting the deal wouldnt have gotten done unless they could stay under

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

For weeks the Yankee have made it clear they want to get under the $197 million luxury tax threshold in 2018, which would reset their tax rate -- they are currently taxed at the maximum 50 percent -- and save the club millions. That is still doable even while taking on Stanton's contract. The Yankees had about $32 million in payroll space available before the trade, plus the inclusion of Castro in the trade will offset some of Stanton's salary. It's possible the Marlins will eat some money as well.

 

[jarntt]

Already been covered, dunce.

You are pretty slow. I figured you needed to be told twice before it sunk in. Looks like I was wrong and you need to be told at least 3 times...sucks to be you right now

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Already been covered, dunce.

If the Buckeyes have anything to say about it, @trojanfan12 will be joining your club after the Cotton Bowl.

 

[jarntt]

Wonder if they trade Frazier for a cheap young SP now

 

[DJ]

Holy fuck.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Wonder if they trade Frazier for a cheap young SP now

Hoping Frazier aint included in this one

 

[mr.hockey4242]

I'm guessing a bunch of Stanton's salary still to be paid by the Marlins is the center piece.

That's even worse for the marlins then lol

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Have to think the Yankees projected Harper and Machado, at roughly the same age as Stanton, will be commanding north of $400 million, so this deal wont look all that awful in comparison

 

[jarntt]

Totally agree.

Let’s get @DirtDirtDirt’s input.

That was a big goal for them and I'm sure played a big role in whether or not they did this. The point is that priorities shift sometimes. You don't get a shot at a Stanton every year. Unlike teams of the past they are trying to build this team for 10 years, not 2. I actually think the goal is still to stay under, but it will be more difficult now.

 

[podsox]

Stanton is a monster but he is a big dude with quite a list of injuries. Interested to see how long his big body holds up. That being said, the yanks are scary now