Patience is a virtue, Mr. Cashman.
Since the New York Yankees entered downtown Baltimore on Monday morning, there has been one man at the center of attention: Manny Machado.
Intense talks between New York and Baltimore (reportedly) broke out during the O’s homestand with the discussion primarily focused on what potential prospects the Yankees might consider letting go. The timeline went like this:
“I’m a shortstop. I play shortstop.” – Manny Machado, when asked if he’d move back to third base if traded to contender.
— Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) July 10, 2018
Following his statements on Monday, this came next:
Source: #Orioles willing to trade Manny Machado to #Yankees if LHP prospect Justus Sheffield is in the deal, but there is skepticism #Yankees would move Sheffield for a rental.