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Paul Sullivan: Time for the Manny Machado watch to go into overdrive in Chicago

Five observations from the week in baseball:

The Manny Machado watch moves to Chicago on Monday when the Orioles come to town to begin a four-game series with the White Sox.

Cubs fans are licking their chops in anticipation of President Theo Epstein pulling off a blockbuster deal to bring the Orioles star to Wrigley Field, where he'd fit in nicely as protection for Anthony Rizzo.

The addition of Machado, who could be in the midst of a Triple Crown season, would lift the Cubs' championship hopes considerably and provide a buzz not experienced on the

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