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MLB rumors: Surprise NL team stealing Manny Machado from Yankees, Phillies?

Get ready for a bidding war.

When the offseason arrives, two free agents will dominate conversation around the sport: Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.

Harper's powerful left-handed swing will likely attract record offers. Machado's versatile defense and powerful right-handed bat will do the same.

Expect teams like the Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs and Phillies to be involved for either player. Now we can add another potential suitor to the list for Machado: the St. Louis Cardinals.

Here's what Fancred Sports MLB insider Jon Heyman thinks about the Cardinals' chances at landing Machado.