The third head of the dragon:
Dan Lozano, Machado’s agent, will want a fair offer dollarwise and lengthwise, but the representative won’t put his star or franchises in an uncomfortable position. No, he won’t take the first proposal, but the first excellent one.
As for the monetary value, Machado will be 26, and a 10-summer contract is entirely feasible. Additionally, $30 million per campaign would bring the total to $300 million. Yes, the Phillies will take that shot.
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To reiterate the competition, the Angels will use their millions for Trout, and the Dodgers’ money will find its way to Kershaw. Shortly, the Red Sox will be finalizing a long-term commitment with Martinez.
While the Orioles have revealed they aren’t willing to outbid even the Yanks for Machado, the O’s won’t top the Phils’ offer either. But New York (AL) will compete with the red pinstripes for Machado and Harper if the latter is also a target for Klentak. Could be!
Strategy-wise, the GM will be more comfortable signing Machado and will try for a preemptive strike to catch our northern neighbor off-balance. And what could the middle of the order be in ’19? Hoskins, Santana, and Machado!