You can argue that the two biggest stories of the 2023 Padres centers around the return of Fernando Tatis Jr and uncertainty over Manny Machado's future.
On Friday morning, Machado discussed where he stands on the contract situation, if he expects to be a Padres in 2024, what it means for him to play in the World Baseball Classic, having Nelson Cruz as his teammate and Padres expectations.
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