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Manny Machado and Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. aren’t blood related, but don’t tell them they’re not family. They both call each other cousin and both share a childhood dream, to win the World Series together.
Almora has already reached the feat, being a part of the 2016 Chicago Cubs and now Machado may have the opportunity to join his cousin to win another one together.
The rumors and reports connecting the Cubs to Machado started way back in December and they’re not slowing down two months into the 2018 season. Obviously any team would love to add Machado to their roster, but being a free agent after the season and the price the Baltimore Orioles might have are things every team has to consider in a trade.
Anyway, the Orioles are in Chicago to play a series against the White Sox and before Monday’s game the media met with Machado. The biggest take away?
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Machado brought up Almora and their dream of winning a World Series.
Manny Machado, wearing a sweet tiger sweater, says that he’s focused on baseball, not trade rumors, but winning a World Series with Albert Almora Jr. would be special. pic.twitter.com/K7b11YaXpE
— Lauren Comitor (@laurencomitor) May 21, 2018
Manny Machado said of his close friend in Chicago, Albert Almora Jr.: "When we're playing in his backyard growing up, we've always dreamed about playing together someday in the big leagues, put on the same big league uniform, be on the same field, win a World Series together."
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) May 21, 2018
Of course, if the Cubs don’t trade for Machado, his relationship with Almora could play a factor in the offseason, when he picks where to play the prime of his career.
As far as the Cubs going after Machado this trade deadline, Almora is fully on board.
Via 670 The Score.
“Growing up, this is how much confidence we had in our abilities, we were always like, ‘Man, if we were playing together now, imagine when we play together in the big leagues,'” Almora said on the McNeil & Parkins Show on Tuesday afternoon. “We would have these conversations. Now, it’s actually a possibility. It’s pretty cool, man. If it were to happen, you’d see both of our families up here enjoying that moment together.”
So hey, just a couple of close friends who’d love to play on the same team and win the World Series together and it could realistically happen as soon as this year. And if not, maybe next year.
Still six months away from the offseason, but things are already starting to get crazy. I love every second of it. Except for the bad Jim Bowden trade ideas.
