So I'm hearing that Keuchel and Kimbrel are waiting to see if we sign Harper before they make a decision, as Harper would make us far more attractive a destination in order to chase a title.
Can you imagine if we get all 3? Because **** it, why the hell not
I think Machado is better, but if people prefer Harper, whatever. What I don't get is talking about fit for players getting 10 year contracts. When you're tossing around that kind of dough, you better get the best damn player. Not the best fit. It's baseball. This is essentially an individual sport.
Harper wasn't good defensively, but even if that season was an outlier, he's a corner outfielder. Not exactly changing the game defensively as a corner OFer.
I mean screw it, if we're going all in, lets go all the way in. Luxury Tax will pay for itself if there's a parade down Broad St in NovemberI can't. They seem like they don't want to break the luxury tax and getting all 3 would definitely do that.
Keuchel would've been better if we got Machado honestly. Franco has zero range, Segura can cover his ass better than Kinger/Cabrera though
What makes you say that? They are in on every big name free agent. Whether they actually do or not is a different story but I don't believe there has been any indication that there is some fear of the luxury tax.I can't. They seem like they don't want to break the luxury tax and getting all 3 would definitely do that.
Keuchel would've been better if we got Machado honestly. Franco has zero range, Segura can cover his ass better than Kinger/Cabrera though
What makes you say that? They are in on every big name free agent. Whether they actually do or not is a different story but I don't believe there has been any indication that there is some fear of the luxury tax.
I don't think that is because they are worried about the luxury so much as it was they didn't want that much money tied up between two guys for ten years a pop. Keuchel and Kimbrel are not geting $30 mil/yr for ten years. Combined I think they could around that but not for ten years. I am not saying I think they are going to get Harper and these two, but I do not think the luxury tax will be the reason they won't.They had a serious limit on Machado, makes me think that they are have a line there.
Hope it’s done and over with soon
Don't read into the rumors. The 'Bryce isn't thrilled about Philly" is just Boras using the media to try and pressure the Phillies into giving him more. Klentak saying they're losing interest is him trying to pressure Boras into accepting the offers they already have out there, knowing they're probably the best bet Harper has to get the biggest contract.Bryce doesn't want to play in Philly, and the interview Klentak did for the NYT yesterday kind of indicated that they're losing interest in attracting him. I think the odds of him signing here are very slim at this point. I think he goes to the Giants.
And.... while everyone is fawning over that SD account for getting the Machado deal right.... He didn't, he said it was 10 years $285m, which isn't what was agreed upon. He threw crap at the wall, and it somewhat stuck. Its like any of the Phils fan accounts doing the 'BREAKING: Harper signs 10 years $304m' and then claiming they had sources when they happen to do it on the right day.Yea. I can totally see the Padres spending 150MM a year when they *check notes* have spent over 100M once in 20 years.
So I'm hearing that Keuchel and Kimbrel are waiting to see if we sign Harper before they make a decision, as Harper would make us far more attractive a destination in order to chase a title.
Can you imagine if we get all 3? Because **** it, why the hell not
Bryce doesn't want to play in Philly, and the interview Klentak did for the NYT yesterday kind of indicated that they're losing interest in attracting him. I think the odds of him signing here are very slim at this point. I think he goes to the Giants.
If Klentak doesn't want to do his job, he should be fired.
Imagine, if you will, they want Harper more than MachadoThey had a serious limit on Machado, makes me think that they are have a line there.