By most accounts, the Phillies made a serious effort to trade for former Baltimore Orioles megastar Manny Machado but didn't put together a package of prospects that could best the one that ultimately landed him with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Orioles' decision-makers took the deal that they believed was best for their organization. Now, Philadelphia sports fans like to pride themselves on being among the most knowledgeable in all the land when it comes to their understanding of the game.