The longer we go without an extension, the sadder I get.

 

Stanton leaving would be an even bigger travesty than letting Cabrera leave, and that's saying something.

The longer we go without an extension, the sadder I get.

 

Stanton leaving would be an even bigger travesty than letting Cabrera leave, and that's saying something.

 

We didn't let Cabrera leave, we traded him.

There's a difference.

 

 

However, I do agree.

That's technically letting him leave. And in hindsight, we basically let him walk given none of the players we got in return are still here.

I'll give ya that one ...

At least our more recent trade with Detroit seems a lot more promising.

Our favorite man-beast turns 23 years old today. Let's get him a long term deal for his birthday pwease.

 

Pwease.

 

 

His birthday? Why don't they give it to me for Christmas. A Stanton extension is probably the most Santa could afford to bring me this year, what with the cuts in his warehouse in anticipation of Obamacare.

I would have to disagree with you guys, significantly, that losing Stanton would be worse than losing Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera will end up being arguably the best offensive force of his generation in every single way. Stanton might have a lot of power, but Cabs has a lot of EVERYTHING.

I would have to disagree with you guys, significantly, that losing Stanton would be worse than losing Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera will end up being arguably the best offensive force of his generation in every single way. Stanton might have a lot of power, but Cabs has a lot of EVERYTHING.

 

 

Losing Stanton will destroy the Fan Base,

 

Losing Miggy Didn't.

 

If they want to show that a new ballpark changed everything, they can't let him leave for more money at any point. He's gotta say he wants to leave for them to be partially okay.

 

If the Dodgers offer him $250MM then I can see the Marlins having to outbid and show they tried to outbid. Otherwise, think of the amount of people here who will literally root for another team.

 

Talent wise, Miggy was a bigger hit. Fan popularity wise, i can't even compare it. Maybe like losing the Yankees losing Babe Ruth to the Red Sox in FA, when they want to establish they are a top tier team.

Losing Stanton will destroy the Fan Base,

 

What fanbase? /troll

I would have to disagree with you guys, significantly, that losing Stanton would be worse than losing Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera will end up being arguably the best offensive force of his generation in every single way. Stanton might have a lot of power, but Cabs has a lot of EVERYTHING.

 

 

Losing Stanton will destroy the Fan Base,

 

Losing Miggy Didn't.

 

If they want to show that a new ballpark changed everything, they can't let him leave for more money at any point. He's gotta say he wants to leave for them to be partially okay.

 

If the Dodgers offer him $250MM then I can see the Marlins having to outbid and show they tried to outbid. Otherwise, think of the amount of people here who will literally root for another team.

 

Talent wise, Miggy was a bigger hit. Fan popularity wise, i can't even compare it. Maybe like losing the Yankees losing Babe Ruth to the Red Sox in FA, when they want to establish they are a top tier team.

 

I guess I'm the minority that considers Miggy a bigger fan favorite, but chicks do dig the long ball...

I think you have to factor in that Stanton's a more likeable person. Not only does he convey a more positive attitude in public (smiles almost all the time), but he speaks English. Stanton's got greater relateability here than Cabrera had during his tenure in Florida.

Stanton is a dick. Don't know why you think he's nice.

 

 

How do you know hes a dick?

Stanton is a dick. Don't know why you think he's nice.

 

 

How do you know hes a dick?

 

He's always been nice and friendly to me- sh*t- even polite. He even went out of his way once to sign something for me. It was cool.

Stanton is a dick. Don't know why you think he's nice.

 

 

How do you know hes a dick?

 

He's always been nice and friendly to me- sh*t- even polite. He even went out of his way once to sign something for me. It was cool.

Remember who is making this claim.

Stanton is a dick. Don't know why you think he's nice.

 

 

How do you know hes a dick?

 

He's always been nice and friendly to me- sh*t- even polite. He even went out of his way once to sign something for me. It was cool.

Remember who is making this claim.

Ahh, it must be his sources.

Stanton is a dick. Don't know why you think he's nice.

 

 

How do you know hes a dick?

 

He's always been nice and friendly to me- sh*t- even polite. He even went out of his way once to sign something for me. It was cool.

Remember who is making this claim.

Ahh, it must be his sources.

Correct.

Stanton is a dick. Don't know why you think he's nice.

 

 

How do you know hes a dick?

 

He's always been nice and friendly to me- sh*t- even polite. He even went out of his way once to sign something for me. It was cool.

Remember who is making this claim.Yeah. Someone who is there hours before game time 20+ games a season. Also someone who attends marlins player events. Someone who sat 20 ft from him on the on deck circle. Someone who talks with employees at the game. I'm sure he's great when he's scheduled to sign autographs. Most other times he's pretty cold.

Well, the man's busy and he strikes out a lot, I'm sure he gets upset at his K's. He's a focused person and junk.

Or ...

... wait, you showed him pictures of your poop, didn't you?

Stanton is a dick. Don't know why you think he's nice.

 

 

How do you know hes a dick?

 

He's always been nice and friendly to me- sh*t- even polite. He even went out of his way once to sign something for me. It was cool.

Remember who is making this claim.Yeah. Someone who is there hours before game time 20+ games a season. Also someone who attends marlins player events. Someone who sat 20 ft from him on the on deck circle. Someone who talks with employees at the game. I'm sure he's great when he's scheduled to sign autographs. Most other times he's pretty cold.

Actually, I introduced myself during spring training and he sweet spotted a ball, and again before the September 30th game.

 

If you act like a fool, and act like your owed something I can see why he'd skip you over. When he signed his bat he didn't sign for anyone else- mostly because I didn't act like it was an obligation.

 

I know of two kids who loaded up on his autograph this year pregame- and started selling them. Why should he keep signing for them, even at 12 or 14 years old.

 

Heck, one kid even had Stanton's autograph 4x on his hat and wanted another.

I guess we've had and seen different experiences.

 

It's possible. Have you been lucky to get his signature at all?

Stanton is a dick. Don't know why you think he's nice.

 

 

How do you know hes a dick?

 

He's always been nice and friendly to me- sh*t- even polite. He even went out of his way once to sign something for me. It was cool.

Remember who is making this claim.Yeah. Someone who is there hours before game time 20+ games a season. Also someone who attends marlins player events. Someone who sat 20 ft from him on the on deck circle. Someone who talks with employees at the game. I'm sure he's great when he's scheduled to sign autographs. Most other times he's pretty cold.

This is a very BroncoBob-ish thing to say. Soon you will be telling us that we throw tantrums when bad attendance is referenced. Or something.

Actually, I introduced myself during spring training and he sweet spotted a ball, and again before the September 30th game.

 

If you act like a fool, and act like your owed something I can see why he'd skip you over. When he signed his bat he didn't sign for anyone else- mostly because I didn't act like it was an obligation.

 

I know of two kids who loaded up on his autograph this year pregame- and started selling them. Why should he keep signing for them, even at 12 or 14 years old.

 

Heck, one kid even had Stanton's autograph 4x on his hat and wanted another.

 

I bet if you told him that opposing pitchers pitch around other batters to get to him, Stanton wouldn't be so nice to you.

Actually, I introduced myself during spring training and he sweet spotted a ball, and again before the September 30th game.

 

If you act like a fool, and act like your owed something I can see why he'd skip you over. When he signed his bat he didn't sign for anyone else- mostly because I didn't act like it was an obligation.

 

I know of two kids who loaded up on his autograph this year pregame- and started selling them. Why should he keep signing for them, even at 12 or 14 years old.

 

Heck, one kid even had Stanton's autograph 4x on his hat and wanted another.

 

I bet if you told him that opposing pitchers pitch around other batters to get to him, Stanton wouldn't be so nice to you.

 

Fun

 

I guess we've had and seen different experiences.

 

It's possible. Have you been lucky to get his signature at all?Yeah. Im not into selling stuff so I have one ball signed by him.

 

Where was it signed? In the middle (sweetspot) like this-

 

or side paneled like this

Side.

 

 

He might not like you then, lol. Usually he'll sweet spot for people who he thinks are polite or nice. He'll side panel it if he believes your going to try to resell it as the value is lower after that.

 

When he was in the minors, he used to sweetspot only if he personalized it. Thats when I heard he was a miserable signer, he's since changed dramatically.

 

Personally, I'd prefer a side panelled ball. I have a Conine 95 ASG ball that I think looks awesome because he did that.

Side.

 

 

He might not like you then, lol. Usually he'll sweet spot for people who he thinks are polite or nice. He'll side panel it if he believes your going to try to resell it as the value is lower after that.

 

When he was in the minors, he used to sweetspot only if he personalized it. Thats when I heard he was a miserable signer, he's since changed dramatically.

 

Personally, I'd prefer a side panelled ball. I have a Conine 95 ASG ball that I think looks awesome because he did that.I didn't get the ball signed by him personally. Maybe that had something to do with how it was signed.

Possibly, if they asked for more then one.

So in summary...someone is a dick because they don't sign balls.

Stanton is a dick. Don't know why you think he's nice.

 

 

How do you know hes a dick?

 

He's always been nice and friendly to me- sh*t- even polite. He even went out of his way once to sign something for me. It was cool.

Remember who is making this claim.Yeah. Someone who is there hours before game time 20+ games a season. Also someone who attends marlins player events. Someone who sat 20 ft from him on the on deck circle. Someone who talks with employees at the game. I'm sure he's great when he's scheduled to sign autographs. Most other times he's pretty cold.

 

If I was Giancarlo Stanton, I probably wouldn't care much for that guy either.