A Too-Long Screed on the Trade of Manny Machado

Manny Machado, one of the best players in the game, is gone. Maybe something better will come in return. Photo by Arturo Pardavila III via Flickr
Manny Machado, one of the best players in the game, is gone. Maybe something better will come in return. Photo by Arturo Pardavila III via Flickr
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