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Originally posted by revo View PostNats owner Mark Lerner says they've "moved on" from Harper, so I'd assume they're out as well. So I guess the teams left standing are the Phillies, Giants and Padres.
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Originally posted by joncarlos View PostHarper also seems like he doesn't really want to go to Philly, and I don't actually think the Padres are in the $$$ range he's looking for. So... :shrug:
It does seem that he really does not want to play in Philly.
It also seems that Harper is not willing to give a discount to play somewhere he would prefer.
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Originally posted by Gregg View PostOwnership did not want to leave Las Vegas without a deal. They know the deal needs to be greater than the Machado deal. Rumored to take 350-360m over 10 years to get it down. It would seem that Philly met those demands and yet no deal until Monday.
It does seem that he really does not want to play in Philly.
It also seems that Harper is not willing to give a discount to play somewhere he would prefer.
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Originally posted by pitbull View PostWhy not Philly? Biggest contract, stacked line-up, bullpen could be very solid with Robertson and they were in contention last season until Sept. Starting pitching after Nola and Arrieta (depending on how fast he recovers) is iffy. Being closer to Las Vegas - really??? If Philly wants to pay him the $350-60 mil contract then that is the rest of his life. Take the deal and be done with it unless there is another team also putting that same amount of money forward.
Why didn't the owner leave with a handshake agreement?
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Originally posted by Gregg View PostIt does seem that he really does not want to play in Philly.It certainly feels that way. But I'm distrustful of that feeling and am curious about evidence.
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Originally posted by TranaGreg View Postthis is all part of the negotiation, tactics to get the max value ... I don't think we can assume that he doesn't want to play there.
I think this is more about giving some other teams the chance to meet the offer than beating the offer.
If Philly has the highest offer with no one beating it, do you think he would sign for 5m less to play in SD or SF? I do.
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Originally posted by TranaGreg View Postthis is all part of the negotiation, tactics to get the max value ... I don't think we can assume that he doesn't want to play there.
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Originally posted by Gregg View PostI don't know.
Why didn't the owner leave with a handshake agreement?
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