February 19, 2019

Yankees had other priorities than spending big on Manny Machado

by Felix Pantaleón

Manny Machado finally found a new home. Machado, one of the top free agents available in years, agreed to a 10-year deal worth $300 million with the Padres on Tuesday. The Yankees were among the three teams that met with Machado during his whirlwind free-agency tour in December, with Machado visiting Yankee Stadium, as well…

Written by Felix Pantaleón

Felix Pantaleon is The Founder of NYYNEWS.com The First New York Yankees Content Creator Online, Since 2005.Follow on Social Media Instagram - X.com

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