Former Orioles superstar Manny Machado knew what he had to do when he sat down for his introductory news conference Friday at the San Diego Padres’ spring training facility in Peoria, Ariz. He has had all winter to think about it.
He had to convey how happy he was to be with whatever team he signed with and find a way to make it not seem like it was only about the money.
The Padres made it easy for him. They offered the most years and the biggest guarantee.