Buckle up, baseball fans. As the 2018 season progresses, the look forward to a sport-changing free-ageny class next winter commences. With names like Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and (potentially) Clayton Kershaw, Hall of Fame-caliber stars will hit the open market. For teams like the Yankees and Phillies, the chance at opening up the checkbook to land special talents will be there. While any big name with a big track record will be connected to these big-market franchises, Machado stands out as the one that both teams could simultaneously pursue to complete excellent infields. So, who's the favorite? MLB insider Jon Heyman set odds on the Machado market. Right now, the Phillies came in as the favorite to land the power-hitting shortstop. http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/04/mlb_rumors_phillies_or_yankees_favorites_for_oriol.html
