Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres addressed the incident with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts during the NLDS, indicating he's moved on from the drama. However, he acknowledged the competitiveness of the NL West, stating it now houses the best teams in baseball, capable of playoff success. Despite an offseason of limited activity for the Padres due to payroll issues, Machado remains optimistic about their strong foundation. A.J. Preller confirmed the team's commitment to a core of players while noting the challenges faced this offseason amidst other teams making significant improvements.
San Diego Padres star Manny Machado reflects on the NLDS incident with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, emphasizing the competitive nature of their division.
Machado stated, "Our division now is by far the best division in baseball... We've got four teams who could make the playoffs."
Padres president A.J. Preller discussed their quieter offseason due to payroll restrictions, stating, "We've got a really good core and good foundation we like a lot..."
Despite a quiet offseason, Machado remains competitive, expressing enthusiasm about facing the strong Dodgers, saying, "There's nothing better than having a championship team in your division that you can knock off."
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