The wait is finally over: Manny Machado will not be joining the Yankees. The San Diego Padres have reportedly agreed to sign the shortstop, per Jeff Passan. The contract runs for 10 years and $300 million, explains Mark Feinsand. On the plus side, he’s far from the AL East and the Bombers won’t have to face him anymore. I’m sure CC Sabathia is happy about that.
This is disappointing on many levels. First, the Yankees had a real need for him following the injury to Didi Gregorius.