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FILE - In this March 9, 2019 file photo Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper waits his turn in the batting cage before a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Clearwater, Fla. For the first time since 2011, the Washington Nationals will go through a season without any help from Bryce Harper. So it's rather likely this year will be viewed, at least in part, as a referendum on whether the Nationals should have figured out a way to keep the young slugger. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) ** FILE **

Kyler Murray, Bryce Harper mocked after Mike Trout deal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 11, 2019 file photo Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper walks in the dugout before a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Clearwater, Fla. Harper came to Philadelphia to do the one thing he didn't accomplish in Washington: Win in October. The Phillies gave him the biggest contract in baseball history to deliver. The 26-year-old slugger was a six-time All-Star, 2012 NL Rookie of the Year and 2015 NL Most Valuable Player during seven seasons with the Nationals. But he couldn't help Washington win a postseason series in four tries. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)

Bryce Harper aims to deliver a World Series title in Philly

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout watches his solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press Tuesday, March 19, 2019, that Trout and the Angels are close to finalizing a record $432 million, 12-year contract that would shatter the record for the largest deal in North American sports history. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Mike Trout cuts short Harper bragging rights

By Thom Loverro

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper high-fives teammates after being taken out during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) ** FILE **

Harper returns after bruising ankle, still hitless in spring

Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper looks down at the baseball after getting hit by a pitch during the sixth inning in a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. Harper sustained a bruised right foot Friday, but manager Gabe Kapler said the team wasn't overly worries about the injury. Initial X-rays were negative, the team said, but Harper then left the ballpark for more detailed X-rays. (Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Phillies’ Harper ‘little sore,’ sits out with bruised ankle

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper looks down at the baseball after getting hit by a pitch during the sixth inning in a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. Harper sustained a bruised right foot Friday, but manager Gabe Kapler said the team wasn't overly worries about the injury. Initial X-rays were negative, the team said, but Harper then left the ballpark for more detailed X-rays. (Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Phillies star Harper hit by pitch, exits with bruised foot

Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, file photo, New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, of Japan, walks to the dugout before a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Tampa, Fla. Tanaka will be the Yankees' opening day starter March 28 against Baltimore, taking the spot left open by Luis Severino's shoulder trouble. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Harper goes 0 for 2 against Yankees’ Tanaka

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper makes the catch on a fly out by Tampa Bay Rays' Avisail Garcia during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 11, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Bryce Harper plays right field for first time for Phillies

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper high-fives teammates after being taken out during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) ** FILE **

Bryce Harper opens up on offer from Nationals: ‘What does that do for me?’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper hits in the batting cage before a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Harper walks twice in Phils debut, draws cheers and 4-man OF

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019 file photo, Bryce Harper speaks during a news conference at the Philadelphia Phillies spring training baseball facility in Clearwater, Fla. For years, the NL East has been soft as a bunt single. Not anymore.. Even before Bryce Harper decided to stay in the division, four of the five teams spent this offseason swinging for the fences. In addition to defending champion Atlanta, the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals all have enough firepower to potentially contend for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Schmidt: I’ve been in Harper’s shoes, he can walk the walk

By MIKE SCHMIDT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019 file photo, Bryce Harper speaks during a news conference at the Philadelphia Phillies spring training baseball facility in Clearwater, Fla. For years, the NL East has been soft as a bunt single. Not anymore.. Even before Bryce Harper decided to stay in the division, four of the five teams spent this offseason swinging for the fences. In addition to defending champion Atlanta, the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals all have enough firepower to potentially contend for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

New-look NL East suddenly baseball’s deepest division

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019 file photo, Bryce Harper speaks during a news conference at the Philadelphia Phillies spring training baseball facility in Clearwater, Fla. For years, the NL East has been soft as a bunt single. Not anymore.. Even before Bryce Harper decided to stay in the division, four of the five teams spent this offseason swinging for the fences. In addition to defending champion Atlanta, the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals all have enough firepower to potentially contend for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) **FILE**

Bryce Harper in hot water over Mike Trout comments as MLB investigates tampering

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019 file photo, Bryce Harper speaks during a news conference at the Philadelphia Phillies spring training baseball facility in Clearwater, Fla. For years, the NL East has been soft as a bunt single. Not anymore.. Even before Bryce Harper decided to stay in the division, four of the five teams spent this offseason swinging for the fences. In addition to defending champion Atlanta, the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals all have enough firepower to potentially contend for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Harper homers for 2nd straight day in simulated game

Associated Press

Illustration on money and Major League Baseball by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Bryce Harper and loyalty

By Cal Thomas

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred addresses a gathering of the Boston College Chief Executives Club, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Manfred says Harper can’t recruit Trout (for now)

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

A customer shops for Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper baseball apparel at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Bryce Gouging: Harper makes Phillies hottest ticket in town

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper warms up during baseball practice Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Fla. (Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Now pitching: Harper lobbies for Trout to join him in Philly

Associated Press

Peggy McBreen makes a Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper baseball shirt at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE **

Bryce Harper tops LeBron James’ record for new jersey sales

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout talks to the media during a news conference at their spring baseball training facility in Tempe, Ariz., Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ** FILE **

Bryce Harper says he will recruit Mike Trout to join him with Phillies

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times