The New York Yankees traded for Giancarlo Stanton before the 2018 season, and at the time, it was such a Yankee thing to do. Get the reigning National League MVP, who hit 59 home runs the previous season, and pair him up with another giant in the lineup who could have won American League MVP that same season with 52 home runs. It seemed like a match made in heaven. But now, as we head into 2024, we’re left to wonder, is Giancarlo Stanton the biggest bust in Yankees’ history? We go through the numbers so far and talk about how some numbers (batting average) have taken a steep dive while other numbers (strikeouts) are increasing. We compare his contract to others in the Yankees' recent and not-so-recent past, and then we wonder if Stanton can bounce back. And if he doesn’t, how long should the leash be? What’s the limit? When do the Yankees decide enough is enough and cut ties? It’s a deep dive, so grab a drink and a snack, sit back, and be sure to comment below with your thoughts about Giancarlo Stanton’s Yankees’ tenure so far and what you think the future holds for him. 

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