​Another day, another team trying their luck in the Giancarlo Stanton sweepstakes.





But this time, it turns out there have been more than just preliminary discussions.





According to sources, the San Francisco Giants have reportedly had "deeper discussions" with the Marlins about the slugger, and they appear to be favorites at this point in time.

Source says Marlins and Giants have had "deeper discussions" on a Giancarlo Stanton deal. Believes Giants are favorites to land the NL MVP, though Cardinals may still be a factor. — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) November 21, 2017

Stanton has expressed interest in going to the West Coast, so a trade to San Francisco is not so far out of the question.





He has also, however, said that he doesn't want to be part of a rebuild. The last-place Giants are unlikely to become contenders in a year, even if they land Stanton and his 59 home runs and 132 RBI. Plus, we've seen their ​initial offer and the pieces discussed. Not great.





Stanton's no-trade clause gives him autonomy over where he will end up, so his input is just as important as the front office's. They have said that they won't speak directly to Stanton until a deal is close to being made.

#Giants GM Bobby Evans: #Marlins have made it clear they will not approach Giancarlo Stanton until a deal is close.



LISTEN pic.twitter.com/2s97gbTjaD — MLB Network Radio Sirius 209, XM 89 (@MLBNetworkRadio) November 19, 2017

It appears as though, with Giancarlo's blessing, the Giants are favorites to acquire the NL MVP.





While there are other horses in the race, the Marlins' talks with the Giants have seemingly progressed the furthest.





This whole saga is far from over, but progress is being made.