Manny Machado, San Diego Padres Agree To 11-Year, $350 Million Contract
What's the news?
The San Diego Padres and third baseman Manny Machado have agreed to an 11-year, $350 million contract, the largest free-agent deal in MLB history.
The Padres will sign Machado to a 10-year, $300 million extension that will begin in 2024. Machado will receive a $100 million signing bonus, and his average annual salary will be $32 million.
Why is it important?
Machado is one of the best players in baseball, and his signing is a major coup for the Padres. Machado is a four-time All-Star and has won two Gold Glove Awards.
The Padres have been trying to sign Machado for several years, and they finally got their man. Machado's signing is a sign that the Padres are serious about contending for a World Series championship.
What's next?
The Padres will now turn their attention to other free agents, such as Bryce Harper and Craig Kimbrel. The Padres are trying to build a team that can compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.
The Dodgers are the defending World Series champions, and they have a strong team. The Padres will need to make some more moves if they want to compete with the Dodgers.
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