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Adam Jones: 'I deserve a little bit of respect' from front office

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Seems like if Adam wants communication he should have had a meeting with Buck and Dan as told them so face to face. Not through the media. Many things management does not want leaked to the media. Adam using the media to get what he wants may limit how much they would share with Adam for fear of it not being kept confidential.

How do you tell Dan face-to-face if he's not even returning your calls?

Duqette has obviously pissed off both Markakis and Jones. I think that's bad. You don't want players getting pissed at important people in the organization. Duquette needs to work on how he treats the players. Jones is going to be here for awhile and is a leader on this team.

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Duqette has obviously pissed off Markakis

I think Adam was just trying to be a good friend. Especially with Nick having made a fool out of himself this week talking with the press. I am sure that it is hard for both of them. Nick not being able to play and Adam having to hear about it. They are good friends.

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Money solves everything. Remember this tweet.

Alright, I'm pissed - Giancarlo Stanton

Incredible overpay money (to a player that had facial surgery and wears a mask and has not been tested against live pitching) solves everything.

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Incredible overpay money (to a player that had facial surgery and wears a mask and has not been tested against live pitching) solves everything.

Not really. It looks like a huge contract but it's a typical Marlins scam. It's a reasonable contract right up until he's able to opt out, and everyone opts out. Stanton will too.

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Not really. It looks like a huge contract but it's a typical Marlins scam. It's a reasonable contract right up until he's able to opt out, and everyone opts out. Stanton will too.

If he never can hit again he doesn't. It's nice security for a guy with a smashed orbital. His dental surgery went well I hear.

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Not really. It looks like a huge contract but it's a typical Marlins scam. It's a reasonable contract right up until he's able to opt out, and everyone opts out. Stanton will too.

You think he is walking away from a 8 year $233M (or 7/$218M if the '28 option is declined) deal after 2020. I don't see it. Typically an opt out is before the last two or three years of a contract to set you up for one last payout. How much more than 8/$233M (or 7/$218) can a 30 year old Stanton really expect?

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You think he is walking away from a 8 year $233M (or 7/$218M if the '28 option is declined) deal after 2020. I don't see it. Typically an opt out is before the last two or three years of a contract to set you up for one last payout. How much more than 8/$233M (or 7/$218) can a 30 year old Stanton really expect?

It's not like he is a defensive wizard.

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You think he is walking away from a 8 year $233M (or 7/$218M if the '28 option is declined) deal after 2020. I don't see it. Typically an opt out is before the last two or three years of a contract to set you up for one last payout. How much more than 8/$233M (or 7/$218) can a 30 year old Stanton really expect?

Yes, I think he will if he continues playing at the level he did in 2014 and the Marlins continue with business as usual.

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I don't expect him to either, I do however fully expect him to opt out.

Has anyone not opted out?

Depends if they can hit after being slammed in the face. You know, with broken bones and a row of teeth and such. Sometimes, guys don't hit as well.

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