3 players the Yankees should be ready to trade for to win the World Series

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 04: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after grounding out against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning in game one of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 24: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on June 24, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 10-8. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

1. Giancarlo Stanton

The Yankees shrewdly acquired Stanton from the Marlins for nothing, but he’s going to be much more costly to get rid of. His massive contract is going to hang around the franchise’s neck like an albatross as soon as this season.

Stanton is essentially a better version of Frazier. He’s not well suited to play quality defense at either corner outfield spot. That means he has to be an elite hitter to justify his inclusion in the everyday lineup as a DH.

If the Yankees could count on him to stay healthy and productive as he ages that would be a reasonable place to leave Stanton. The trouble is that there’s no reason to trust him to stay healthy for an entire season. Paying a part-time DH like a superstar is going to be a major issue for the Yankees payroll moving forward.

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The longer Cashman waits to move Stanton the more difficult it will be to find a buyer. Many executives already believe his contract will be a non-starter for the rest of MLB. Would that still be true if the Yankees attached a high-level prospect as a sweetener? That’s a question Cashman just find an answer for later this season. Stanton will not be a positive force for the next Yankees team that wins a title.

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