Bryce Harper/Contract

[BLONG7]

Any thoughts on how much Harper will get for his new contract? People are talking it could be 400M ?

Also, does he stay with the Nats??

Any thoughts....

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[hockeykicker]

It all depends on harper. Nats have the money as they have the richest owner in baseball.

But with stanton on yankees now where else is he gonna go?

 

[TorMenT]

My coworker who's a Yankees fan thinks he's going to the Yankees, and Kris Bryant will follow

I'm hoping he goes to the Cubs.

Doubt he goes to either.

 

[rangerssharks414]

The Phillies are on the rise and have a huge hole in right field. I think they’d be wise to bid on Harper.

 

[tony d]

Will be interesting to see where he goes. If he goes to Philly that'd be a good add for them for sure. Could really put them over the top as a team to watch in the NL for the next few yrs.

 

[darko]

I think he stays.

 

[rent free]

He's going to the Yankees for 350 million. He's taking a discount to play for a contender.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

14 years 420 million. Opt out after 5.

 

[darko]

He's going to the Yankees for 350 million. He's taking a discount to play for a contender.

And how do the Yankees pay Sanchez/Judge/Severino?

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

In no way is this a knock on him. He’s a legit star. That said, seeing the direction of baseball, especially after this past free agency period, I don’t see anyone offering up nearly that much.

 

[rent free]

And how do the Yankees pay Sanchez/Judge/Severino?

They just do. They're the Yankees ffs

 

[hockeykicker]

They just do. They're the Yankees ffs

You do realize the nats have the richest owner in baseball right?

 

[rent free]

You do realize the nats have the richest owner in baseball right?

You do realize they have been severe under performers in the playoffs right? Haven't made it to the 2nd round since 82 and may miss the playoffs this season. Maybe the braves or phillies can show you what winning in the playoffs looks like.

 

[hockeykicker]

You do realize they have been severe under performers in the playoffs right? Haven't made it to the 2nd round since 82 and may miss the playoffs this season. Maybe the braves or phillies can show you what winning in the playoffs looks like.

thats not what i said, you talked about money and i mentioned the nats have the richest owners. for some reason you went wayyy over there

 

[rent free]

thats not what i said, you talked about money and i mentioned the nats have the richest owners. for some reason you went wayyy over there

So? The Yankees are rich as well. On top of that they have a young core that's ready to contend.

 

[MMC]

Wonder if the Angels have any chance.

 

[hockeykicker]

Wonder if the Angels have any chance.

not sure if trout contract causes issues. hes already making 34 million and his contract is up one year after harper would sign. if harper is the one looking for 30-4o mil and trout has already been making that, what does trout get a year? 45 mil?

 

[rent free]

Wonder if the Angels have any chance.

probably unlikely. they have to sign mike trout as well in 2020 and no way should they sign harper and not trout (i don't think they can sign both) and they haven't accomplished anything except for a division crown in the trout area except for disappointment. haven't won a playoff game in 9 years. however that could change as soon as this season. they have a great chance of making the playoffs.

 

[darko]

They just do. They're the Yankees ffs

Even teams like the Yankees and Dodgers have budgets.

 

[darko]

Yankees are already committing 86 mill in 2019 to only 4 players (Stanton, Tanaka, Chapman and Ellsbury). Following players are due for payrises this offseason (Severino, Kahnle, Hicks, Didi and Gray). That's 40-50 mill right there. Gardner's option will get picked up. Robertson is a free agent. In 12 months time Sanchez and Judge are due for big payrises. Do the math.

 

[rent free]

Even teams like the Yankees and Dodgers have budgets.

Yes but that budget is very very high

 

[darko]

Yes but that budget is very very high

Not as high as you think. They are not going to fork out 100 mill per season on their outfield especially when none of them can play CF.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Yankees have shed 50 million from their roster 2 years ago. They're smartly planning for when guys are due raises.

Angels are stuck with Pujols' albatross of a contract and still have Josh Hamilton fresh on their minds. Nevermimd the fact Trout will get a raise sooner than later and I think we can eliminate them.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

Eh, I wouldn't put it beyond the Angels, but I think they're more outside looking in.

 

[rangerssharks414]

The Yankees will probably be able to get the Padres to take on Ellsbury's entire contract to free up room for Harper.