The San Diego Padres are expected to explore a long-term contract extension with franchise third baseman Manny Machado before Opening Day. Machado can opt out of his contract after the 2023 season, and making him a Padre for the rest of his career might require a new deal of at least six or seven years with an average annual value exceeding $30 million. Owner Peter Seidler isn't afraid to empty his pockets and has already said he plans to keep Machado for the long haul. If the Padres don't want...