Cubs Rumors: Bryce Harper decision expected in the coming days?

Cubs Rumors: Phillies still haven’t spent their ‘stupid money’

All the reports I noted earlier indicate the Philadelphia Phillies remain the only team engaged in long-term talks with the former Nationals star. And, to be blunt, I don’t see that changing. But again and again this winter, we’ve heard people question whether or not Harper wants to play in Philadelphia.

Now whether or not you believe those rumors to be accurate or not, they’re still present – and in today’s social media-driven world, that makes them relevant in these discussions.

The Phillies looked like a potential playoff team last year – before fading hard down the stretch. The front office has been busy this winter, adding the likes of Jean Segura, J.T. Realmuto and Andrew McCutchen, among others, to the team’s young core – but what it still needs is a face of the franchise.

Enter Bryce Harper.

Taking the former face of your biggest division rival and cementing him in the middle of your lineup for the next decade seems like a pretty decent way to take the legs out from under the Nats. The Phillies have the money to spend and they need the big bopper who can help the lineup take the next step.

It’s time to make it happen.