If the Phillies intend on making Manny Machado their splashy off-season acquisition, they may have a new team to contend with.
The San Diego Union Tribune reports the Padres are now pursuing the 26-year-old to be their third baseman, aiming to take advantage of a weaker-than-expected market for the young superstar.
According to multiple sources aware of talks between the sides but not authorized to speak publicly, the Padres are pursuing the 26-year-old superstar with the intention of playing him at third base.
Macahdo’s agent denied the reports of seven years and $175 million, and it is believed it will take more than that to land the player who over the past four seasons has an .