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Marlins Considering Extension For Stanton

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | August 21, 2012 at 8:29am CDT

Marlins president David Samson acknowledged that the Marlins have had some internal discussions about a possible long-term extension for 22-year-old outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports. However, Samson declined to say whether the Marlins intend to approach Stanton about an extension this coming offseason.

"I don’t think it it has been anything concrete," Samson said.

Stanton will be arbitration eligible following the 2013 season (assuming he doesn’t qualify for super two status this year) and he’ll be eligible for free agency after 2016. Recent extensions for the likes of Carlos Gonzalez ($80MM), Andrew McCutchen ($51.5MM), Jay Bruce ($51MM) and Justin Upton ($50MM) could figure in to extension talks for Stanton. However, Stanton's power numbers could separate him from that group altogether.

The Marlins discussed the possibility of presenting Stanton with a "big, crooked" contract offer before the 2012 season, ESPN.com's Buster Olney reported. MLBTR's Mike Axisa examined the possibility of an extension for Stanton during the offseason.

Wasserman Media Group, the agency that represents Stanton, is currently wrapping up a long-term extension for another talented 22-year-old National Leaguer, Starlin Castro.

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  1. hardcoreforhardcore

    13 years ago

    The Marlins shouldn’t be considering, they should be getting this done as soon as possible. Build your team around this kid, he’s the truth.

    Reply
  2. Mo_GOAT

    13 years ago

    Only to trade him like 2 years later

    Reply
  3. jb226 2

    13 years ago

    Is it me or does it feel like Stanton has been around longer than he actually has?

    Reply
  4. rsanchez1

    13 years ago

    Don’t be silly Marlins, sign him through 2020. This kid can hit and field with the best of them. He’ll light up the home run sculpture every home stand. He’s a guy we can actually like, unlike Hammy Rammy. DO IT.

    Reply
  5. Devon Henry

    13 years ago

    Besides Trout, it doesn’t get much better than this kid.

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    • JacksTigers

      13 years ago

      Yes, it does. There are few better than Trout and quite a few better than Stanton. He’s a great ball player, but in 2012, Trout and Stanton are not the two best in the league.

      Reply
      • MetsMagic

        13 years ago

        Trout has been the best player in baseball this year. You can’t debate that.

        Reply
        • jimmy nick

          13 years ago

          Trout is great but I pick Miguel Cabrera as the best player this year, he deserves an MVP award!

          Reply
          • Tko11

            13 years ago

            Cabrera is always overlooked in the MVP selection…year after year he puts up great numbers and yet he is barely discussed when it comes to the MVP award.

            Reply
      • Jason_F

        13 years ago

        I’d love to hear your rationalization behind someone else being better than Trout thus far in 2012…

        Reply
      • tesseract

        13 years ago

        When you consider age as a factor, Trout, Stanton and Harper are the top players and will likely have a huge impact in year and years to come.

        Reply
  6. feathers

    13 years ago

    Don’t get in a rush to sign, Mr. Stanton. It might be in your best interest to hold out and see what direction the team is heading after the fiasco that is 2012.

    Reply
    • stl_cards16

      13 years ago

      No matter the direction they choose, having Stanton locked up for years is not a bad thing.

      Edit: nevermind, now I see you’re speaking from Stanton’s point of view. In which case, I can agree

      Reply
      • tesseract

        13 years ago

        From Stanton point of view it is in his best interest wait as long as possible. With the number he’s been posting he would crush arbitration and likely sign a albatross contract in a year or 2

        Reply
  7. Rangersalchamps

    13 years ago

    10 Years 150mil

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