Wasn't "discussed" - that was a joke.
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Even if we dont get Bryce, if we make his value go up and Phillies or Dodgers have to overspend then thats fine by me.
He actually didn't say we were "in on him" - it was one of those "we've all been told that they've got more money than they've spent, and from some reports I've read - significantly more money - so I'm not ready to rule it out" deals.
It wasn't a statement so much as wishful thinking in the event he signs a short deal with a high AAV for a couple years and goes back on the market before he turns 30.
He reads Bowman a lot.
I'll be surprised if Harper doesn't get 10 years. Pretty sure he already turned down 10/300 from the Nats.
Machado may be a different story. But I think he ultimately gets a 10 year deal as well. Likely from the Yankees. Both players will also have multiple buyouts.
This talk of Harper signing some short contract is completely naive.
Harper is going to get a long deal with 1-3 opt outs. He is going to get the chance to take a short deal by exercising an opt out, or stick with a huge long deal.