Machado to the MFY's?

[Centerfield]

Not sure why they would be interested in giving away top prospects for a rental when they have tons of offense anyway. You'd think they'd want to hold on to their pitching prospects.

Anyway, I kinda hope it happens. The Yanks are a lock for the playoffs anyway. So I'm hoping they give away their farm to Baltimore, they get knocked out in the WC game after winning 100 games, then Machado signs elsewhere (not the NL East).

[Benjamin Grimm]

Well, there's one NL East team I'd like him to go to...

[Centerfield]

You know, I didn't even consider that a possibility.

I guess the Wilpons have been successful in lowering my expectations.

Actually, it might be more appropriate to say they've destroyed hopes and dreams.

[nymr83]

Centerfield wrote: Not sure why they would be interested in giving away top prospects for a rental when they have tons of offense anyway. You'd think they'd want to hold on to their pitching prospects.

Pennants fly forever, and pitching prospects often get hurt.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Centerfield wrote: You know, I didn't even consider that a possibility.

I don't think it's likely either. Even if the Mets go all in on him (which I don't expect) I think he'll have more appealing options. But who knows? Maybe Omar and Fred can turn on the charm and schmooze Manny to Flushing.

[smg58]

It's shocking that Machado hasn't been dealt yet. I can't imagine the Orioles couldn't have gotten more for him in May than they can now, and it was already clear by then that they were the worst team in the league. What if he gets hurt?

[Benjamin Grimm]

Maybe they were waiting for more teams to commit to being "buyers" but yeah, I think an earlier deal probably would have been better for them.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Centerfield wrote: Not sure why they would be interested in giving away top prospects for a rental when they have tons of offense anyway.

I doubt it would be a rental once Manny puts on the pinstripes and realizes
he's always been a true Yankee at heart and he'll be all like where do I sign.

[Ceetar]

smg58 wrote: It's shocking that Machado hasn't been dealt yet. I can't imagine the Orioles couldn't have gotten more for him in May than they can now, and it was already clear by then that they were the worst team in the league. What if he gets hurt?

The Orioles are..well, they're not a particularly well run organization.

d'Kong76 wrote: Centerfield wrote: Not sure why they would be interested in giving away top prospects for a rental when they have tons of offense anyway. I doubt it would be a rental once Manny puts on the pinstripes and realizes he's always been a true Yankee at heart and he'll be all like where do I sign.

Like roughly everyone else, it'll be the numbers on the check. Whether or not he's there for the 1-game exit.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Not buying the Yankee Mystique, huh?

[Ceetar]

d'Kong76 wrote: Not buying the Yankee Mystique, huh?

Well, they're certainly selling it. But I've always been reluctant to buy into #brand. See also: Tebow, Kardashian.

[Edgy MD]

#OptimisticMetsFan

[Benjamin Grimm]

Buster Olney reporting that the Orioles are working on the final details of a trade.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24119742/baltimore-orioles-deal-place-manny-machado-working-specifics-trade

Phillies? Dodgers? Diamondbacks? Brewers?

I certainly don't want him to be a Phillie over the long-term, but if they deal their best prospects for Manny and then lose him over the winter, that would be okay.

[metirish]

Reports are he will be a Dodger

[Benjamin Grimm]

The latest unconfirmed reports say he'll be traded to the Dodgers right after the All-Star game.

Imagine if he breaks his leg during tonight's game.

[Edgy MD]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: The latest unconfirmed reports say he'll be traded to the Dodgers right after the All-Star game. Imagine if he breaks his leg during tonight's game.

From a hard slide by Matt Kemp.

[Benjamin Grimm]

The Washington Post wrote: Leading off the second inning Tuesday night, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp roped a double to left field. After Kemp strolled into second base, American League shortstop Manny Machado pulled a phone from his pocket and snapped a selfie of himself and Kemp. They were technically opponents, and Machado wore a Baltimore Orioles cap, but both men knew they were virtually teammates.

Do players typically play in the field with their cell phones in their pockets? Or just in casual exhibition games like this one was?

[Edgy MD]

I would guess the latter.

It would be fun if (a) Kemp got traded too and they never became teammates, and ( Kemp is actually part of the package going to Baltimore.

[Frayed Knot]

Machado to the Dodgers is a done deal
- for five prospects highlighted by Cuban born OF Yusniel Diaz, a 21 y/o back of the top-100 prospect prior over this past winter but one who had stepped up his game in AA this season (.314/.428/.477)

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Orioles got 5 prospects for a guy about to walk, that sounds good. They even got a pitcher named ZACH POP, who if I was the Dodgers I'd never trade and I was the O's I'd consider straight-up for Manny, and maybe throw in a reliever.

[Frayed Knot]

Justin Turner to the DL ... Machado slides over to play 3rd.

[Ceetar]

Frayed Knot wrote: Justin Turner to the DL ... Machado slides over to play 3rd.

That's good, since that's where he's going to play here next year assuming Rosario remains viable at SS.

[seawolf17]

Ceetar wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Justin Turner to the DL ... Machado slides over to play 3rd. That's good, since that's where he's going to play here next year assuming Rosario remains viable at SS.

Unfortunately, Todd Frazier isn't going anywhere, and even if he does, they won't spend the money on Machado when they can re-sign Reyes much cheaper.

[Ceetar]

Frazier to first. The Yankees will pick up Reyes.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

Sometimes, I wish I lived in Ceetars optimistic world of blue and orange.

[Frayed Knot]

Rockin' Doc wrote: Sometimes, I wish I lived in Ceetars optimistic world of blue and orange.

Plus there's a lot of beer in Ceet's world ... so, y'know, there's that.



Beer: Because You Can't Drink Bacon

[Ceetar]

Sometimes, I wish I lived in Ceetars optimistic world of blue and orange. Plus there's a lot of beer in Ceet's world ... so, y'know, there's that. Beer: Because You Can't Drink Bacon

*shrug* I like the Mets, win or lose. I get significantly less enjoyment from season like this, but hell, there's always next year.