Manny Machado Will Opt Out After 2023 Padres Season + MLB Commissioner Says Padres Will Lose Money. Should We Believe Him? | 340

Manny Machado spoke to reporters this morning in Peoria and confirmed that he will be opting out of his contract at the end of the 2023 season. He’s declining to comment on if negotiations are ongoing with the organization so how should fans feel right now? Plus, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told USA Today’s Bob Nightengale this week that the San Diego Padres are assured to lose money this season despite being expected to bring in more revenue than they have in any season in franchise history. Why would they lose money and should we believe Manfred? #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices