Judging by the past if the operations is against someone, I don't think Hal will give a go-get-him directive for Machado. He hasn't gone in that direction especially when it would effect the payroll with a humongous hit/ Only a couple more days and active pursuits can begin. May it begin with not resigning Rothchild, Bear in mind during the Hot Stove season that Cash plays everything close to the vest so don't get too up or too down until official announcements are made by the Yankees - beat writers are out to grab headlines and stories first - sometimes without authenticity. Even CBS dissected a 'joke' between Michael Kay and Scott Bora$$ as a story with no basis.