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.