Ideal Landing Spots for Orioles Premiere Infielder Manny Machado
The New York Yankees: With Didi Gregorius playing at a consistently exceeding level at shortstop defensively and offensively for the Yankees, it’s unlikely to think that Machado would play shortstop. However, after the disaster and the incredible downfall of Chase Headley since signing in New York on a contract worth 50 million dollars, the option at third base and a mid lineup spot remain available. However, the Yankees farm system is not as strong as it was 2 to 3 years ago, so they would have to be willing to give away decent major league players for one year of Manny Machado at third, with no valid answer as to whether he would consider resigning with them the following year.
The Chicago Cubs: A natural shortstop before being forced to the hot corner in Baltimore, Machado could greatly benefit from a move to the Cubs. With Kris Bryant at third base, Machado would return to his natural position. However, in order to do so, that would mean the Cubs would have to give up quite the package, possibly including Javier Baez, Addison Russell and a mediocre prospect. However, the Cubs should only pull the trigger if they figure they have a strong chance at resigning Machado, since they would have to give up a hefty deal for Machado to be in Chicago for one year.
With that being said, it’s unlikely there is progression on a trade including Manny Machado, as the trade rumors will always be floating around.
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