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but one team appears to be pulling ahead in the sweepstakes.CBS Sports' Jim
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between Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies:CBS Sports HQ CBSSportsHQquot;I
keep hearing theres a lot of momentum and traction here on [Bryce Harper] going
and signing with the Philadelphia Phillies.He could be rounding third and
heading home shortly.quot;-JimBowdenGM says Bryce Harper could be making his
announcement very soon. WxIFU275ZrBowden notes he believes the prized free agent
will receive at least a 10-year deal worth $300 million-plus.Both the San
Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly offered short-term
deals.Bowdennoted last month that the Washington Nationals have offered Harper a
contract worth "much more than the $300 million being reported by the media."
Meanwhile, The Athletic'sKen Rosenthalreported in late January that the San
Diego Padres also met withthe 2015 National League MVP.Harperhit .249/.393/.496
with 34 home runs, 34 doubles and 100 RBI last season last year. His 2018
campaign was highlighted by a Home Run Derby title in front of his hometown
crowd:That helped propel him to a strong finish, as he hit .300 after the
All-Star break.The Phillies have gotten a good look at Harper while playing
against him in the NL East. The six-time All-Star has hit .268/.365/.564 with 14
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Bank Park.Philadelphia has been linked to Harper throughout the offseason,
especially after owner John Middleton said his club would be aggressive."We're
going into this expecting to spend money," Middleton toldUSA Today'sBob
Nightengalein November. "And maybe even be a little bit stupid about it. We just
prefer not to be completely stupid."So far this offseason, Philadelphia has
acquired 2013 NL MVP Andrew McCutchen (three years, $50
million)
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shortstop Jean Segura (trade) and All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto (trade). Could
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2019In his mailbag, Jeffrey Flanagan talks about an under-the-radar
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(39th) are ranked on the lefty list.Lynn Worthy catches up with Jackie
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pitcher Nathan Karns signs a Major League deal with the Orioles.On the Fish
Stripes podcast, Jeff Conine talks about how the Royals discovered him.Former
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a woman.Hunter Pence signs a minor league deal with the Rangers.Hal Steinbrenner
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