Bryce Harper has multiple suitors willing to pay him $30 million a year
Just when things appeared to be solidifying with Bryce Harper reportedly nearing a deal with Philadelphia, a new report indicates things aren’t so cut and dry.
Bryce Harper, who has been waiting for someone to meet his price, appears to have found that team in the #Phillies. There is no deal yet but he will ultimately receive more than the 10-year, $300 million contract he turned down from the #Nats in September.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 17, 2019
Jon Heyman of MLB Network tweeted Saturday evening that Harper “has multiple long-term offers†for more than $30 million a year. He notes that Philly is viewed as the favorite, but that it is an “evolving†market.
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As things intensify, Bryce Harper has multiple long-term offers for more than 30M a year. Philly is viewed as the favorite, as said here, but it is also said to an “evolving” market.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 18, 2019
Remember, Bryce Harper previously turned down a 10-year, $300 million contract from Washington. So teams that are trying to lure him would seemingly necessarily need to beat that number.
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The 26-year-old is really sticking to his demands, it would appear, and isn’t being swayed by the fact that spring training is already here and he still is without a contract.
And honestly, it’s easy to understand why. Bryce Harper has already hit 184 home runs and has 521 RBI. He’s a six-time All-Star and already has a N.L. MVP award under his belt.