The first of the two star free agents available this offseason finally signed as Manny Machado will join the Padres for 10 years for $300 million. This will set the bar for the Phillies and other teams looking to sign Bryce Harper.
When general manager Matt Klentak was asked about the details of the contract, he offered a response that was the polar opposite of owner John Middleton’s “stupid money” comment from the beginning of the offseason:
Matt Klentak: “If the reports are true, this contract will exceed our valuation. Sometimes you have to walk away.