After several days of Manny Machado-related intrigue, spirited dialogue about Mike Trout's role as a baseball brand ambassador and debate over whether Bryce Harper's Home Run Derby victory is a sign that he is or isn't "back," the focus shifts from the game's superstars to its super teams.
The Major League Baseball schedule resumes in full with 15 games Friday, and the Dodgers' acquisition of Machado from Baltimore should clear the way for a torrent of trade activity. The Phillies and Brewers are contemplating their Plan B options, and Brian Dozier, Eduardo Escobar and Mike Moustakas are among the veteran hitters who could be coming off the board soon.