Rumor, rumor, rumor, rumor!
Here are all the Bryce Harper rumors in one place.
Friday, Feb. 22nd: The Phillies appear to be making one final push:
A source in Las Vegas tells me that Phillies owner John Middleton's plane is on the ground in that city. Vegas is Bryce Harper's home town. No other details, but talks clearly ongoing.
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) February 23, 2019Thursday, Feb. 21st - Phillies confident they will land Harper
The #Phillies, motivated by being outbid on Manny Machado, are confident they will land Bryce Harper. The market appears to be moving in their direction. https://t.co/X5cUCAMwHz
— Matt Breen (@matt_breen) February 21, 2019Thursday, Feb. 21st - Nationals out?
"The Nationals may well be receding from the competition here which leaves their division rival Phillies in as strong of position as they've ever been to sign Bryce Harper."-@jonmorosi on MLB Network
— Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) February 21, 2019Wednesday, Feb. 20th - Harper has reportedly turned down multiple offers over $300 million.
Bryce Harper is believed to have turned down multiple offers over 300M in recent weeks. at least 5 teams are believed still in contact, tho Philly, SF and perhaps Wash appear to have more chance than SD (just gave 300M to Manny) and CWS (seemed more focused on MM)
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 20, 2019Wednesday, Feb. 20th - $400 million?!!
When Manny Machado signed for $300 million, everyone knew it was going to take more to land Harper. Just how much more?
Well...
"It would not shock me if when its first leaked out through one of Scott's guys in the media, Harper's deal is going to have the number '4' in it... I still think the Phillies get him."-@Buster_ESPN
— Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) February 20, 2019Wednesday, Feb. 20th - Favorites?
Some reporters believe that the Phillies are going to have trouble convincing Harper to come. The national reporters, however, still seem to think Harper will be coming to Philadelphia:
--️@jonmorosi: "The Bryce Harper signing is gonna break about three minutes before the Manny Machado press conference happens, and I think it'll be with Philadelphia."@howaboutafresca & @SwollenDome. https://t.co/lXtT3WgCe0
— FOX Sports Radio (@FoxSportsRadio) February 20, 2019Wednesday, Feb. 20th - Phillies have a "tough road" to get Harper signed
It's unclear how big a contract Giants will/have offered to Bryce Harper, but hearing a continued sense today that they have a shot at him and Phillies have a tough road to get it done
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) February 20, 2019Tuesday, Feb. 19th - Phillies still favorites for Harper, Padres out, Giants still in
The #Padres are ecstatic landing Manny Machado, and with $300 million committed to Machado, are bowing out of the Bryce Harper sweepstakes. The #Phillies remain the front-runner for Harper while the #SFGiants are also in the picture.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 20, 2019Tuesday, Feb 19th - Phillies reportedly recently meeting multiple times with Harper's agent Scott Boras, per Todd Zolecki.
Tuesday, Feb. 19th - Moments after it was reported that Manny Machado would be signing with the San Diego Padres, this report came out regarding Bryce Harper and the possibility he would be signing with the Phillies:
Have been hearing lately Bryce Harper unsure about Philly. They'd better convince him for their sake.
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) February 19, 2019Heard the same thing reiterated from a different source. Harper said to be reluctant to go to Philly. If they can get to $326 mil -- beating Stanton's deal, that could overrule his doubts. https://t.co/YgnIsprkMx
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) February 19, 2019Friday, Feb. 15th - Chris Russell from 106.7 The Fan in Washington D.C., says he believes Harper has made his decision on 94WIP
Friday, Feb. 15th - Harper comments on Rhys Hoskins' IG post
Bryce Harper commenting on Rhys Hoskins Instagram!!!! -- -- #Phillies ☀️⚾️-- pic.twitter.com/gdDiLBEUzz
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) February 15, 2019Saturday, Feb. 16th - "Momentum" with Phillies, Harper
Sunday, Feb. 17th - "Phillies remain favorite" for Harper
Things are heating up with Harper. Intensified is the word I heard. Phillies are the favorite, but word remains that nothing's done yet. Will be a long-term deal.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 17, 2019Sunday, Feb. 17th - Harper "appears to have found his team in the Phillies"
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, 2019Monday, Feb. 18th - Machado still Phillies' preference
#WhiteSox remain strong factor along with #Padres in Machado sweepstakes, sources tell The Athletic. Machado is said to be first choice of both front offices and preference of #Phillies' front office as well, though ownerships in SD and PHI might not see it as convincingly.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 19, 2019
