There’s not enough cash to make a Bryce Harper-Royals marriage happen. But their run at World Series glory shows the will exists in Kansas City.
Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY
Winter of Bryce Harper an Indians reality check: Likelier to deal Corey Kluber than add MVP
It’s highly unlikely the Indians pursue Bryce Harper, even if Corey Kluber’s $18 million comes off the books.
MLB’s winter just got even more wild – but don’t put Bryce Harper in Dodger Blue yet
While the Dodgers’ deal with the Reds on Friday certainly appeared to open a hole for Harper to fill, the Dodgers have plenty more work to do.
Bryce Harper and the Red Sox would create a punishing squad now – and tough questions later
Only the Red Sox know how deep their pockets can go with Bryce Harper. If it’s truly a bottomless pit, hey, go for it!
Bryce Harper non-pursuit highlights Pirates’ meek free-agent, playoff history
The Pittsburgh Pirates have continually ignored high-end free agents, and this winter will be no different when it comes to Bryce Harper.
Penny Marshall, ‘A League of Their Own’ still blazing trails for women in baseball
Shirley Burkovich, who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, credits director with giving women platform, place in history.
Bryce Harper, Diamondbacks aren’t perfect match now – but they are going forward
With the club’s arrow pointing down at the moment, it would be too far out of the Diamondbacks’ character to splurge on Bryce Harper right now.
Carlos Santana returns to Cleveland as Indians, Mariners, Rays pull off huge three-team deal
In Santana, the Indians bring back a player who hit 174 home runs for them over eight seasons before he signed with the Phillies one year ago.
The Phillies sit on a mountain of cash. Why not sign Bryce Harper to a record deal?
Certainly, there could be a big-market team lurking in this race, but all signs point to the Phillies signing Bryce Harper to a mega-contract this winter.
The Tigers don’t need Bryce Harper right now. That doesn’t mean they won’t later.
The Tigers have the wherewithal to purchase Bryce Harper’s services. But will it happen? Extremely unlikely.