PT TODAY: Machado decides on San Diego

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Padres | Manny Machado lands in San Diego
Free-agent SS Manny Machado (Dodgers) on Tuesday, Feb. 19, agreed to an undisclosed deal to sign with the San Diego Padres according to league sources.  Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
 
BHQ take: Contract terms were later reported to be $300m over 10 years, with an opt-out clause after the fifth season -- and per early reports, Machado will take over SD’s wide-open 3B spot from the get-go. This in turn leaves 2B-of-the-future Luis Urías projected as the primary SS at least on Opening Day as veteran Ian Kinsler mans 2B. But Machado’s arrival in ST likely accelerates...

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