Report: Phillies, others offering Harper $300 million-plus

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The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly willing to give free agent outfielder Bryce Harper more than $300 million guaranteed -- and they may not be the only ones. MLB Network's Jon Heyman tweeted Tuesday that "others are over $300M, too." That would mean multiple teams have indicated a willingness to exceed the record-setting 10-year, $300 million free agent deal Manny Machado signed last week with the San Diego Padres. The average annual value for position players was nudged higher Tuesday with reports Colorado Rockies All-Star third baseman agreed to an eight-year, $260 million contract.

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