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Orioles' Showalter wouldn't be surprised if Yankees trade for Machado

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It might catch some people off-guard if Manny Machado winds up wearing New York Yankees pinstripes before July's trade deadline, but it wouldn't shock Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter one bit.

One day after it was reported that the Yankees were showing increased interest in acquiring the three-time All-Star shortstop, Machado's manager shared his thoughts with reporters.

"No. Nothing surprises me anymore," Showalter replied Tuesday when asked if a Machado trade to the Yankees would surprise him, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.

Machado has been linked to a number of teams over the last couple of weeks, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers named as the most serious pursuers of the 26-year-old in a recent report.

However, the Yankees have stepped in and nabbed a player of Machado's caliber in the recent past, trading for reigning NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton this past December when it didn't appear they were in the running.

The Orioles are reportedly seeking a solid return for Machado, who's having a career year but is set for free agency at season's end. Two of the Dodgers' top prospects and outfield prospect Brett Phillips of the Brewers have been mentioned in rumors.

Machado's 2018 stats

PA H HR RBI OPS WAR
390 107 21 60 .934 3.2

So, what does Showalter think about potential returns for Machado?

"I have a lot of confidence if and when Manny is traded, (GM) Dan (Duquette) and his people, the scouts, and everything will get the best return for him they can get," Showalter said. "If it happens to be with that team we are playing tonight (the Yankees) so be it. I'll leave that in their hands. I've got a lot of confidence they will do what's best for the organization."

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