- The White Sox finally made a formal offer to Manny Machado- seven years, $175 million. Alot of money to you and me, but 13 other players in major league baseball are already making that kind of money. Chicago needs to up their offer if they are serious about Machado.
It sets up well for the Phillies. They have money to burn and could /should blow away the White Sox offer. But after meeting with Bryce Harper last weekend, is Machado their first choice?
Why not get Machado now, then focus on Harper?
Unless the Yankees get involved again, it's the White Sox and Phillies for Machado's services.
They may be trying to wait out Harper, who seems to have limited interested teams as well. Washington is still in the mix, and one can't count out the lurking Dodgers, or even the White Sox.
Seems like Harper and Gabe Kapler really hit it off at their meeting. Personally, I would rather have Harper. Yes, Machado would make more sense, especially defensively, but Harper is more intense and seems to fit the mold of what the Phillies need.
Of course, in two years, Mike Trout is the ultimate prize. If the Phillies get Machado- especially at a lower price then what they suspected- plus Harper, they apparently still have enough money to go after Trout.
Time for the Phillies to step up and close the deal..or deals
- More Eagle thoughts..
Both Carson Wentz and Howie Rossman had press conferences yesterday. The bottom line is that Wentz is the Eagles' quarterback now and beyond. Thanks to Nick Foles for his service, for being MVP in the Super Bowl last season, and for his magical run this year. But he is out.
With the announcement that the Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring John DiFillipo soon, I wouldn't be surprised to see Foles end up in Jacksonville. They need a QB and Foles worked well with DiFillipo.
- Look for Sproles, Hicks and Graham to be back next season. Peters should be gone. Likewise Long. Why re-sign players who are always hurt? That's why guys like Mike Wallace are history.
Between the draft in April and upcoming free agency, it should be an interesting off-season.
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