While Manny Machado gets closer to free agency with each passing day, the Orioles reportedly aren't backing off from their lofty asking price for the shortstop.
Baltimore is believed to be requesting two young, controllable starters in exchange for Machado, who turned 26 years old on Friday.
However, current offers for Machado "aren't close" to what the Orioles want, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. Per Crasnick, the O's expectations don't align with how the market currently values rental players.
The problem certainly isn't a lack of suitors. The Dodgers, D-backs, Phillies and Braves are all among the teams reportedly discussing a Machado deal with the O's.