Structure of Manny Machado’s new contract leaves Padres room to add more big names

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

PEORIA, Ariz. — Manny Machado wanted to remain in San Diego, and he wanted to remain on a winner. So while he certainly will get his money, he is getting it on the Padres’ time. The All-Star third baseman, whose 11-year, $350 million contract became official Tuesday, has enabled the Padres to go shopping for more star power by putting off payment of big bucks until later. “We’ve brought in the people to come help us bring a championship,” Machado said Monday. “We’re gonna continue to do it. And all of us in here, we want to continue to do that. So, that being said, yeah, I’m gonna do whatever …

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