A second consecutive year of slow movement in free agency led to Manny Machado lingering on the open market and several teams becoming involved or re-entering the sweepstakes.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were said to have had minimal, if any, interest in re-signing Machado. But his list of reported suitors at one point grew to include the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies.
The White Sox and Phillies reportedly pursued Bryce Harper as well, with Philadelphia having grand visions to potentially sign both superstars. The San Diego Padres began to pursue to Machado as he remained a free agent in late January.