Manny makes it official, Marwin joins Twins, and wrestlers invade camp
Money Machado is set
Manny Machado and the Padres made the 10-year, $300 million dollar contract official today. The first thing Manny said at today’s press conference, “finally a Padre.”
Signed with a smile ?? pic.twitter.com/3mTy8fOx2e
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 22, 2019
New kid on the stronglock
Machado was welcomed with handshakes and hugs by his new Padres teammates.
It’s a good morning for handshakes and hugs ? #PadresST pic.twitter.com/ZtfNweKX2a
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 22, 2019
Puig shares wrestling dream
New team, same Yasiel Puig. The former Dodgers outfielder is asking for your help. Sporting a WWE Championship belt, the Reds’ outfielder sought help to pick a wrestling name. Any thoughts? La lengua?
Marwin to the Twins
The Twins are about to add more Latino power to their roster. Per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, Marwin González and the Twins have agreed to a two-year, $21 million deal.
Pro Post of the Day
Cookie to become a wrestler too?
Carlos Carrasco has lots of cookies left to throw in his career. Let’s hope wrestling doesn’t become the next career for professional ballplayers. (We’re looking at you Puig).
Fan Post of the Day
Playing baseball with your best friend is the best thing in the world.
¡Safe en home! Qué belleza. ⚾️ #Baseball #Béisbol https://t.co/4gpQTUmieW
— Carlos González (@Charl3tas) February 22, 2019
Happy Birthday!
Arturo López (b. 1983)
Carlos Peguero (b. 1987)
OTD:
2014 – The Orioles signed free agent OF Nelson Cruz for one year at $8 million
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