And with the Diamondbacks factoring into the trade mix, there’s one name that they covet. And it’s one that’s been consistently in the MLB trade rumors throughout the season: Manny Machado.
The Diamondbacks’ conversations about Manny Machado go back to even the spring. While talks have yet to progress to a really serious stage, they’ve been fairly consistent. There are other teams in the mix, of course. The Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Dodgers have all been identified as potential landing spots. To a lesser extent, the Boston Red Sox and St.