Manny Machado Signs 10-Year, $300 Million Contract With Padres
After waiting out for nearly the entire offseason, Manny Machado finally got the contract he was looking for. The star infielder will sign with the San Diego Padres on a 10-year, $300 million contract. The deal contains an opt-out after the fifth year, as reported by Yahoo Sports’ Tim Brown.
BREAKING: Manny Machado has agreed to terms on a deal with the Padres. According to a league source, it’s for 10 years and $300 million – the biggest free-agent contract in the history of American sports.
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Now that Machado has signed, it’ll be interesting too see just how much longer Bryce Harper remains a free agent.