The White Sox traded for Yonder Alonso, Manny Machado’s brother-in-law. They signed former Cubs outfielder Jon Jay, Machado’s close friend.
But the true object of their affection reportedly is taking a pass.
Machado spurned the Sox and instead has agreed to a 10-year, $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports.
The Sox reportedly offered Machado a contract that would have dwarfed their previous high of six years and $68 million Jose Abreu signed after the 2013 season. Instead, the rebuild continues, and the Sox remain a long shot for the playoffs coming off a 100-loss season in 2018.