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I would at least kick the tires on this.  Would be good to get a talented, cost-controlled young player at a premium position at the low point of their value.  

I thought it was pretty odd that the article mentioned Philadelphia as a possible landing spot for Manny Machado.  Surely that is a pipe dream--if Manny wants out of Baltimore he is going to want to go to a contending team.  

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29 minutes ago, Three Run Homer said:

I would at least kick the tires on this.  Would be good to get a talented, cost-controlled young player at a premium position at the low point of their value.  

I thought it was pretty odd that the article mentioned Philadelphia as a possible landing spot for Manny Machado.  Surely that is a pipe dream--if Manny wants out of Baltimore he is going to want to go to a contending team.  

BOS MFY MIA

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42 minutes ago, Three Run Homer said:

I would at least kick the tires on this.  Would be good to get a talented, cost-controlled young player at a premium position at the low point of their value.  

I thought it was pretty odd that the article mentioned Philadelphia as a possible landing spot for Manny Machado.  Surely that is a pipe dream--if Manny wants out of Baltimore he is going to want to go to a contending team.  

My thoughts exactly. Gives us a young talented infield if he reverts to form. Have to imagine he'd hit well in AL East Stadiums. 

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6 minutes ago, MDtransplant757 said:

Boston will sign a guy this offseason

Yankees have one of the best 3B prospects a year away. 

Miami, contenders. Pick one. 

Manny could make the difference for BOS and the post season this year and next and they have what we want 3B, SP SS prospects.

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10 hours ago, Finisher said:

.283 OBP this year. .305 last year.

Elite contact rates.  Sustainable low K% (13% this year) .227 Babip this year despite a 50% medium hard hit ball rate.

Something doesn't add up, but it will, and the team that has him when it does will be very happy.

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