Some time in the next 22 days, and maybe a lot sooner than that, the Orioles will trade Manny Machado and hopefully alter the future of the franchise for the better. Their stunningly poor play has made this a necessity for months now. The only questions to answer are when they will trade him, where they will trade him, and who they get back.
If the Orioles are fortunate and savvy as they negotiate with the National League teams who are now rumored to be vying for Machado’s services, they will get a good group of players in exchange.