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MLB Trade Rumors: 5 teams who have what it takes to trade for Giancarlo Stanton

By Joshua Sadlock

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 01: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the Miami Marlins at bat during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park on October 1, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Miami Marlins via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 01: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the Miami Marlins at bat during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park on October 1, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Miami Marlins via Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 29: Austin Barnes #15 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Yasiel Puig #66, Cody Bellinger #35 and Joc Pederson #31 after scoring on a single during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 29: Austin Barnes #15 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Yasiel Puig #66, Cody Bellinger #35 and Joc Pederson #31 after scoring on a single during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

4. Los Angeles Dodgers

If Giancarlo Stanton had his way completely, he’d likely be playing right field in Dodger Stadium next year. Seriously, what Los Angeles native wouldn’t want to play for the Dodgers right now? They are the hottest team in one of the biggest markets in the country. Los Angeles is the place for superstar athletes to go to rub elbows with celebrities and build their #brand, and Stanton is a perfect fit with that crowd with his Greek god physique and affable personality.

Andrew Friedman has been tasked with trying to get the Dodgers profligate spending under control, but realistically, this is not a team that has to be wildly concerned about avoiding the luxury tax, and they’re still a few years away from even getting close to being under it. The Dodgers already have close to $180 million committed to only 11 players for 2018.

If the Dodgers say the word, they can have Stanton on their roster hitting between Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger. It has been since 2004 when Adrian Beltre hit 48 home runs that the Dodgers had a player hit more than 40 in a single season. Their offensive attack has been built more on line drives and doubles than flat-out power. With Bellinger continuing to develop and Stanton in the fold, the Dodgers could give themselves one of the best power combos in the league.

The chance to trade for Giancarlo Stanton should be too much for the Dodgers to pass up. They have the prospects and the financial means to take him on, and the hometown draw to get the no-trade clause waived. The Dodgers would be higher, but just how willing the front office is to add salary is up in the air.

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