Stanton keeps contract, $218M for 7 years, stays with Yanks

Giancarlo Stanton is keeping the remaining $218 million and seven guaranteed years in his New York Yankees contract rather than opt out after a pair of injury-decimated seasons.The slugging designated hitter, who turns 31 on Nov. 8, hit .266 with 38 homers and 100 RBIs in his first season with the Yankees in 2018.A four-time All-Star with Miami, Stanton agreed to a $325 million, 13-year contract with the Marlins in November 2014.