Major League Baseball is a big-time business, but that doesn't mean there can't be some strong relationships built along the way. Together, Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop have formed a dynamic duo that may be stronger than any other in the majors, and it doesn't hurt that they are both really good at what they do.
One has to imagine it is difficult to grow close to anyone in professional sports. It is a short-sighted operation where what you did last year holds little weight if you are scuffling now. On Monday, you could be making the game-winning play only to find yourself released, traded or demoted by the end of the week.