Machado wears No. 8 out of respect for Kobe in Dodgers debut
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All-Star Manny Machado took to the field for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time Friday evening wearing a number familiar to fans in Southern California.Machado announced on Friday that he’ll be wearing the No. 8 jersey as a way to pay his respects tMachado wears No. 8 out of respect for Kobe in Dodgers debut
All-Star Manny Machado took to the field for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time Friday evening wearing a number familiar to fans in Southern California.Machado announced on Friday that he’ll be wearing the No. 8 jersey as a way to pay his respects to all-time great Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant. Coincidentally enough, Machado’s decision also has to do with former Baltimore Orioles great Cal Ripken Jr. donning No. 8 during his Hall of Famer career.But in Los Angeles, this is a completely new start for the longtime Orioles great. As he said, “new beginnings.”The Dodgers official Twitter account tweeted a photo his No. 8 jersey shortly before their game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Machado had a pretty successful debut with the Dodgers, going 2-for-3 with two walks. His first hit in Dodger blue came in the first inning: An impending free agent, it’s not yet known whether Machado will stay in Los Angeles long-term. He’s been primarily linked to the New York Yankees in free agency.With that said, Read more