The Philadelphia Phillies’ season once again ended in playoff frustration. Despite an impressive regular-season performance, they fell short of reaching the World Series.
After making it to the Fall Classic in 2022, the Phillies have yet to return. Bryce Harper is still chasing his first championship ring — though it’s starting to look like it might not happen in Philadelphia. Earlier this offseason, Dave Dombrowski raised doubts about whether Harper could still perform at an elite level. Given the team’s inability to win a title during his tenure, a major shake-up could be on the horizon.
Moving Harper would be a blockbuster decision. The two-time MVP, eight-time All-Star, and four-time Silver Slugger has shifted to first base in recent years, but he’s said he’s open to returning to the outfield. Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer even floated a potential deal that would send Harper to the Chicago Cubs.
- Phillies receive: OF Owen Caissie (Cubs’ No. 1 prospect) and RHP Jaxon Wiggins (Cubs’ No. 3 prospect)
- Cubs receive: OF Bryce Harper
Harper has not noted any desire to be traded, and even noted he hated that he was being brought up in trade rumors. However, he is an aging star with a huge contract. He has six seasons remaining on his 13-year, $330 million deal. He has no opt-outs and just had a down year.
However, a return of just two players is underwhelming for the Phillies. Even though the team would be getting rid of a massive contract, Harper is one of the best players in the game. Harper also would have to approve any trade the Phillies try to make.
Harper has not noted any desire to be traded, and even noted he hated that he was being brought up in trade rumors. However, he is an aging star with a huge contract. He has six seasons remaining on his 13-year, $330 million deal. He has no opt-outs and just had a down year.
However, a return of just two players is underwhelming for the Phillies. Even though the team would be getting rid of a massive contract, Harper is one of the best players in the game. Harper also would have to approve any trade the Phillies try to make.
Harper has not noted any desire to be traded, and even noted he hated that he was being brought up in trade rumors. However, he is an aging star with a huge contract. He has six seasons remaining on his 13-year, $330 million deal. He has no opt-outs and just had a down year.
However, a return of just two players is underwhelming for the Phillies. Even though the team would be getting rid of a massive contract, Harper is one of the best players in the game. Harper also would have to approve any trade the Phillies try to make.
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