Manny Machado Rumors: Most Around MLB Believe Star Will Sign With This Team

It’s been an awfully slow Major League Baseball offseason thanks in large part to the lack-of-urgency from Manny Machado and Bryce Harper.

Machado and Harper undoubtedly are the most coveted players on the free-agent market, as both are poised to rake in monumental money whenever they decide to sign the dotted line.

Machado reportedly told interested clubs he wouldn’t make a decision until after Jan. 1, and he’s still yet to agree to a deal five days into the new year. But while a delayed decision typically would build suspense, those around the league apparently have a good idea where the superstar shortstop will end up.

The Chicago White Sox reportedly have made a formal offer to Machado, while the Phillies allegedly have targeted the four-time All-Star as their primary focus on the open market. But with Machado-Yankees chatter growing by the day, Philadelphia might be preparing to make a run at Harper instead.

If Machado does end up taking his talents to the Bronx, the Yankees will boast one of the most powerful lineups for years to come.