When news broke out that the San Diego Padres signed shortstop Manny Machado to a 10-year, $300 million deal, the thought of what this means to impending free agent shortstops came across everyone’s mind. Including Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who becomes a free agent after this season. How did Machado’s deal affect his, and many other players markets?
Bogaerts is an offensive weapon who is slowly becoming a premier defensive player. His growth and development have him playing to how highly touted he was as a prospect. He is a key piece to this Red Sox team over the past couple of seasons.