Once upon a time, Manny Machado and the Boston Red Sox hated each other. Or, at least, it sure looked that way.
We'll get into the particulars of the feud later. First, a proposition: It's time for Boston to put differences aside and make Machado the centerpiece of its lineup.
Bury the hatchet, fix the offense.
The rumor comes courtesy of MLB Network's Jon Morosi, who reported on Dec. 29 the Red Sox were "showing continued trade interest" in the Baltimore Orioles' third baseman.
Machado's name has churned through the rumor mill all offseason.