It’s well known that Manny Machado has been on the trade market this winter. And with the knowledge that the Indians were interested in acquiring him, it’s fair to speculate as to what type of deal would get Machado in an Indians uniform.
Machado is only under contract for one more season. He’ll be a free agent next year and there’s little chance of any team signing him to an extension beforehand. Even if the Tribe were to acquire Machado, they would have to understand that it’s a pure one year rental and the odds of keeping him are practically nonexistent.