As Miguel Andujar jogged off the field and into the dugout at the Yankees’ spring training complex, dozens of reporters and fans peppered him with questions. Actually, it’s just one specific question being asked by everyone in the huddle. They all wanted to know what Andujar thought about Manny Machado’s $300 million free agent deal with the Padres.
“First of all, I’ve got to congratulate Manny. Three hundred million dollars. Wow,” he said to members of the media.
A similar scene unfolded eight days later. This time it was Nolan Arenado who signed a massive contract for a third baseman.