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Bryce Harper vs. Manny Machado: Who Had the Better First year?

As the 2019-2020 MLB Free Agent period is underway, it’s time to look back at the two superstars that signed during the last offseason. Bryce Harper and Manny Machado will forever be linked due to the 2018-2019 offseason. Both were expected to and signed mega year deals with new teams. They both were paid and are set for the future.

Machado signed first, leaving Los Angeles and driving a few hours south to San Diego. On February 19th, Machado agreed to the largest free-agent contract in North American sports history. San Diego locked up Machado for 10 years, giving him $300 million.