It’s now just under a month until the Washington Nationals pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in West Palm Beach. Between then and now, expect plenty of Bryce Harper related Nationals rumors as his free agency continues to play out.
The outfielder met with the Philadelphia Phillies in Las Vegas on Saturday as they continue to pursue the superstar free agent this offseason. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale went as far as to say that the “clear-cut favorite” to land Bryce Harper this winter.
As part of his article, he elaborated by saying “Nationals executives are now calling a reunion with Harper a ‘long shot’,” and claims that “unless Lerner changes his mind or Harper accepts a contract that pays him less than $25 million a year, they anticipate life without him,” despite a reported offer that exceeds that in recent weeks.