Manny has 300 million reasons to smile

SAN DIEGO - With their city's long-suffering fans desperate for a winner, the rebuilding San Diego Padres on Tuesday delivered the richest free agent signing in MLB history - a 10-year, $300 million deal with shortstop Manny Machado.

A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced.

Machado, who split last season between the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers, can opt out after five years and become a free agent again.