A source confirmed late Friday evening that the Yankees were closing in on a deal for Giancarlo Stanton.
Early Saturday morning reports began flooding in that a deal was being finalized and would include few if any top prospects and a veteran while the Yankees are suspected to absorb a significant portion of Stanton's contract. Starlin Castro is rumored to be the veteran heading to the Marlins but hasn't been confirmed yet.
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Last night, the source made it clear that a deal could fall through but that contract details were being discussed. Stanton has vetoed offers from the Giants and Cardinals but is still willing to consider moves to the Yankees, Dodgers, Astros and Cubs.The Marlins are under pressure to cut salary providing incentive for the Yankees to cut a deal. New York might have to cut significant salary in order to absorb the kind of contract-haul the Marlins are sure to jettison with Stanton. Jon Heyman reports that a high priced veteran with "a mix of prospects" could be in order, but hurdles remain.
Details are developing and Stanton has the power to trash any deal, but considering the state of the Yankees lineup it doesn't seem likely he would.
