Dodgers reportedly take the lead in Machado sweepstakes
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There is a growing belief that Manny Machado will be traded before the conclusion of the MLB All-Star break, but baseball reporters still lack consensus when it comes to which team is the frontrunner to land the star shortstop.On Monday night, multiple reportDodgers reportedly take the lead in Machado sweepstakes
There is a growing belief that Manny Machado will be traded before the conclusion of the MLB All-Star break, but baseball reporters still lack consensus when it comes to which team is the frontrunner to land the star shortstop.On Monday night, multiple reports indicated the Philadelphia Phillies were on the verge of completing a deal for Machado. Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports refuted that Tuesday morning, citing sources who claim the Los Angeles Dodgers are in the lead.The situation remains fluid, and the Brewers, Phillies and Diamondbacks could still become involved in the late stages of the race to acquire the perennial American League All-Star, who previously played at third base. But for now the Dodgers have emerged as a clear leader and could be close to acquiring the infielder for the remainder of the 2018 season.Perhaps the most interesting thing is that Heyman believes the Dodgers would be acquiring Machado with the intention of letting him walk in free agency after the season. Shortstop Corey Seager i Read more