Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Phillies lost out on free-agent LHP Patrick Corbin, who they were unwilling to sign to a deal in excess of five years. That cut-off hurt the Phillies chances of landing the two-time All-Star, as he ultimately signed a six-year deal with the division rival Washington Nationals. But could a cut-off point that the Nationals have in Bryce Harper negotiations ultimately help the Phillies to land the former National League MVP?
Per Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post, the six-time All-Star rejected a 10-year/$300 million contract extension offer from the Nationals on the final day of the 2018 regular season.