Finally, the wait is over, the New York Yankees have waved from the balcony to see superstar free agent Manny Machado land on the West Coast. A long way away from the Bronx and a potential position battle at third base.
How the Yankees approached a potential deal:
The Yankees passed on Machado not because of his character flaws, but due to the price he was demanding. The generation talent wanted a 10-year, $300 million deal, and the San Diego Padres, an unlikely suitor, offered him the lot. But, they’re a lower-tier team that will likely wipe Machado’s name off the MLB map.