While the chances of Bryce Harper of joining the Giants seem slim and the A’s non-existent, it’s still interesting to note how the free-agent outfielder’s agent is marketing him to prospective teams.
That’s because Harper’s contract will set the market this offseason, and therefore the direction of teams that don’t even sign him.
USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale detailed how Harper’s agent, Scott Boras, is presenting his client’s worth in meetings, including in a 118-page handbook that, among other things, compares the outfielder to NBA superstar LeBron James and explains how he’s worth $1 billion to a franchise.