Like it or not, the Chicago Cubs and their long-shot romance with free agent outfielder Bryce Harper may finally be nearing its end. For years, fans have waited for this offseason in hopes the club would pair up a duo of former NL MVPs in Harper and childhood friend Kris Bryant. But in the coming days or weeks, he seems likely to have a new home – and it seems unlikely said home will be in the Windy City.
According to USA Today‘s Bob Nightengale, the 2015 National League Most Valuable Player and his camp hosted the Phillies’ brass over the weekend in Las Vegas and the team emerged as the ‘clear-cut’ favorites to land the outfielder.