The Angels contacted the MLB regarding potential tampering by Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper on Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Times' Maria Torres.
Harper agreed to a 13-year, $330 million deal with Philadelphia on Feb. 28, and subsequently discussed recruiting Mike Trout when he becomes a free agent after the 2020 season.
"I can really put that faith in myself being able to say we're the Philadelphia Phillies and we want everyone who wants to come to Philly," Harper told SportsRadio 94 WIP's John Marks and Ike Reese on Tuesday. "If you don't think I'm gonna call Mike Trout to come to Philly in 2020, you're crazy.