Monday, February 18, 2019

False Armistice


Clare texted Michele last night that the Padres reportedly had signed free agent Manny Machado to a big multi-year deal.  “Keep your fingers crossed,” I told Michele to text back.  “Pray to God,” answered my daughter.

 

I wonder how many White Sox players would agree, if only in private.  Does shortstop Tim Anderson want to move to centerfield because Machado thinks he can play short?  Does Adam Engel want to go from starting centerfielder to fourth outfielder?  Will Yolmer Sanchez be happy as a role player should Machado take over at third?  And Yoan Moncada?

 

Well, Moncada might not want to switch from second to third, but I’d say he’d be better at the hot corner while Sanchez has already shown how good he is at turning double plays at second base.  Make that switch, keep Anderson and Engel where they are and save your money for next offseason, when someone by the name of Chris Sale will be a free agent.

Only there's no official word yet on Machado signing.  Go, Padres, go.

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