Unless you’ve been living under a rock or recently returned from volunteering in war-torn Cordovia, you know Giancarlo Stanton is a Yankee. You also know that he is attached to the richest contract in baseball. You are a very attentive reader, and that’s why we love you.
Stanton’s offensive potential makes the 2018 Yankees a favorite to reach the World Series, but his actual value is more complicated than simply hitting home runs. Due to the size of his deal, he has to be among the best players in the game to justify his spot on a team.