Author: AJ Cassavell
Published on: 2022-05-17 13:25:33
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On some level, we can all appreciate what Manny Machado is doing this season. But you know who really appreciates the work of an all-time great third baseman? How about another all-time great third baseman?
Matt Williams, a five-time All-Star who played 17 big league seasons and racked up 378 homers and four Gold Gloves, is Machado’s third-base coach. He’s in his first season in that role with the Padres — and his first season getting to watch Machado up close. Williams always knew Machado was good. He didn’t know Machado was this good.
“His attention to the detail of it is remarkable,” Williams said. “He’s a tremendous athlete, and he’s so…