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Phillies Have ‘Inside Track’ To Sign Mike Trout, Could Be First $40 Million A Year Player, Sports Agent Says

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s a scenario Phillies fans have been dreaming of since the Bryce Harper signing – Mike Trout playing alongside the former National League MVP in the outfield in 2021. During his introductory press conference, Harper hinted about Trout’s looming free agency and has doubled down on his comments on recruiting the superstar to the Phillies. In what should perk up the ears of fans, one sports agent believes the Phillies will have the “inside track” to sign Trout, a Millville, New Jersey native and rabid Eagles fan, after the 2020 season. The cost?