The 2018 MLB off-season will be dominated by two players: Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper and Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado.
Both players are scheduled to be free agents and could command contracts well in excess of $250 million.
The Yankees and Phillies have been linked to both players, since both clubs should have deep pockets for free agency.
But at least when it comes to Machado, the Phillies have an ace up their sleeve: farm director Joe Jordan, per Philly.com.
Jordan, now the Phillies farm director, was responsible for drafting Machado with Baltimore's third overall pick in 2010.