The White Sox have offered Machado a long-term contract, per four sources with direct knowledge of the offer, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
The offer is characterized as a serious one, closer to $200 million than $300 million. The White Sox declined to comment on negotiations, per Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, but they have expressed interest in Machado. They have an opening at third base but are not in a position to contend in 2019, which may factor into Machado's decision-making. The only other team to publicly disclose interest is the Phillies, though the Yankees are also linked to Machado, who grew up a fan of the pinstripes. It is believed New York is Machado's preferred landing spot, according to friends.