Bryce Harper is going to make a ton of money.
The Phillies offered the six-time All-Star a deal worth more than $300 million, according to Fancred Sports. But it wasn't just Philadelphia who posted a big number, at least one other team also eclipsed the figure.
Phillies have offered Bryce Harper over $300M but word is others are over $300M, too. they believe they may have high bid but their confidence to win was dented a tad by emergence of LA (a desired Harper spot). Philly has to decide whether to keep faith or dip into the stupid $
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 26, 2019
There is more to the story as several teams may still be trying to convince Harper to take a short-term deal. However, Harper reportedly only wants the 10-year contract worth more than $300 million, or more than what Manny Machado got.
This could exclude the Dodgers from the running. Los Angeles reportedly was in Las Vegas this weekend along with the Phillies to meet with Harper and his representatives.
Los Angeles only wanted a short-term deal in recent weeks, but it is unclear if the meeting this weekend means it is considering more. It is also possible, according to Fancred, the Padres' increased interest and the Giants courting of Harper made the Dodgers get back into the race.
earlier, dodgers were only interested in short-term deal. is it possible they were granted meeting w/o long-term commitment due to desired locale/stage? possible. but as likely LA re-evaluated. short-term deal with certain super high AAV would also be worse for tax in near term.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 26, 2019
It should also be noted Harper's late signing is not unusual for a Scott Boras client. J.D. Martinez, who is also represented by Boras, did not sign until Feb. 28 last year.