...followed by...

I still don't think the Dodgers are signing him; Ken Rosenthal points out Dodgers still want a short term deal. But it's a clear indication the Phillies aren't quite there yet. It could be Boras just trying to drive the price but it's interesting the Dodgers are taking it seriously. Might be a reaction to Kershaw. Bringing in Harper would make more players available to trade for a pitcher (that's kind of twisted logic though).

ETA: I honestly don't understand why a short term deal is a good idea. For it to have any chance of acceptance, it'd have to be about, if not well over, $40MM/yr right? A MUCH higher AAV. If the Dodgers are worried about luxury tax threshold (and at this point I'm not sure what to think), it seems much smarter to do the longer deal. And if they're NOT worried about the threshold? Then there's no reason not to have signed him already! This whole thing gives me a headache.