The new MLS season is quickly nearing, but All-Star right fielder Bryce Harper is still without a team. Still, that could change anytime now, since Los Angeles Dodgers decided to step up and re-ignite their interest in the 26-year-old.
According to the several media outlets, Dodgers recently met with Harper in his hometown of Las Vegas and presented him with a new offer. The only problem is that they are offering a short-term deal, which is something that the player and Scott Boras are unlikely to accept.
“It was good, just trying to get to know each other,” – said Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts about the meeting. “I think in the spirit of us, the Dodger, vetting a certain process makes sense and for those guys to do their due diligence as well.”
Since the beginning of the free-agency, Bryce Harper has been looking for a deal that will be around 10-years, and with more than $300 million worth. So far MLB teams weren’t willing to offer him that, but that changed after Dodgers entered the mix.
According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, Philadelphia Phillies, who are considered to be the favorites for Harper’s signature, offered the player a deal worth more than $300 million. And it seems like Phillies are not the only ones willing to go that far now, since several other teams stepped up with their offers.
After winning NL MVP award in 2017, Bryce Harper’s production slipped a bit last season. He ended the year batting .249 with 34 home runs and 100 RBIs.
