Sources: Red Sox, O’s discuss Machado deal

In April, Manny Machado spiked Dustin Pedroia’s left leg during a slide into second base. Controversy ensued. Pedroia missed the next three games with injuries. A retaliatory fastball almost hit Machado in the head.At the time, it was nearly impossible to imagine Machado playing for the Red Sox one year later. Now the possibility is being discussed.