by Ryan O'Rourke 1 year ago Follow @buntingforpower. â Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 9, 2019 But there are plenty of issues that still bear watching. The 23-year-old righty dominated at High-A and AA last year, his second full season after being a 2017 second rounder. Kris Bryant-Bryce Harper-Scott Boras connection: Donât underestimate this. In February of 2019, Bryce Harper signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on a massive 13-year, ... according to Harperâs friend and Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant. Things would be much uglier right now if the Phillies made that move for Bryant, a longtime friend of Harper's and fellow Las Vegas native. During Bryant's National League MVP Award-winning campaign in 2016, as an example, he started 100 games at third and 48 in the outfield (36 in left and 12 in right). That was only eight months ago. Chicago Cubs Trading Kris Bryant To Philadelphia Phillies. Since the news first came out, the Arenado trade talks have started to quiet a little bit, while the Bryant talks are still ongoing. Just this past Wednesday the news came out that the Phillies were showing âactiveâ interest in the third baseman. Philadelphia Phillies ⦠We'd been hearing about a possible Bryant ⦠Trading quality prospects to the Chicago Cubs for Kris Bryant may give the Philadelphia Phillies a better chance to close the gap in the National League East. Over his career, though, his versatility has given his managers options. Given their intentions (for now) to stay beneath the luxury-tax threshold, the Phillies' heaviest offseason lifting appears to be over. Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras' trades are gaining steam, reports say The Mets are likely out of the race for Bryant Angels and Phillies make sense for Contreras, insiders suggest And it looks a though in order to win this year, the Phillies may need to acquire more talent, and hinder their bank account in the process, to win a World Series title. For example, Scott Lauber writes about how the Phillies would be much better with Bryant and thereâs an opportunity to win in the NL East ⦠but they should not trade top pitching prospect Spencer Howard. Hey, cool, a new Kris Bryant rumor. Watch Queue Queue. Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper, while with the Nationals, once told Kris Bryant that the Cubs were No. A Bryant trade from the Cubs will not come at the winter meetings as they await to ⦠The luxury tax would be one potential hurdle, but the biggest obstacle would be if the Cubs insist on getting the Philliesâ top young pitcher. Add the Phillies to that mix, as 670 The Scoreâs Bruce Levine tweets that theyâve talked with the Cubs about the former MVP. Philadelphia last had a winning record in 2011. They seek 3B and prefer not to go too long term. Bryce Harper knows the Phillies shouldn't trade for Kris Bryant and does an excellent job explaining why. Watch Queue Queue Statcast Rankings. 1 on his list for free agency. The Chicago Cubs are trading Kris Bryant to the Philadelphia Phillies, it would appear. It was only natural. Kris Bryant Stats, Fantasy & News. According to ESPN's Bustler Olney, Bryant to the Phillies makes a lot of sense. Kris Bryant is back on the trade block, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, and the Phillies are showing interest. Braves in addition to Phillies (and others) are another team that could be a fit for a Kris Bryant trade. Remember when this was actually a Phillies trade rumor? Remember when Kris Bryant for Alec Bohm was an actual trade idea in the baseball world? + View Fielder Positioning for Kris Bryant. Maybe it was always going to end this way: Kris Bryant, one day removed from having enough service time to be a free agent after the 2020 season, ⦠It is no secret that the Cubs are scrambling to make some big moves after consecutive years of underwhelming performances. MLB rumors: Cubs shoot down Kris Bryant-to-Mets talk; Phillies invite Odubel Herrera to spring training Here is Tuesday's hot stove buzz By Mike Axisa Howard rates as around the 30th best prospect in baseball, ⦠As weâve seen with the Mookie Betts trade, and with free agency signings such as Nick Castellanos moving on to Cincinnati, teams are beginning to position themselves as contenders for the upcoming campaign. This video is unavailable. Kris Bryant Trade Rumors: Nationals, Phillies, Rangers, Rockies Talked to Cubs Mike Chiari @ mikechiari. Nothing has materialized on the Kris Bryant front yet, ... MLB Trade Rumors: Cubs, Phillies still not close in Kris Bryant talks. Featured Columnist February 12, 2020 Comments. With two weeks until pitchers and catchers report around the league, three top players could still be traded if the right price is met. One name that has been on the Phillies radar before is Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant. According to Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM and 670thescore.com, the Cubs have had talks with the Phillies on Bryant, but nothing serious has developed. Remember when Kris Bryant for Alec Bohm was an ⦠Rookie of the Year Award and the 2016 N.L. It is spring training eve. The first wave of pitchers and catchers will report to camps in Arizona and Florida on Wednesday, and, in less than two weeks, the Why the Phillies are unlikely to trade for Kris Bryant By Meghan Montemurro Feb 11, 2020 67 It is easy to imagine where the Phillies might slot in slugger Kris Bryant. Bryant and Harper, the face of the Phillies franchise, grew up as close friends together in the Las Vegas area. Kris Bryant, Nolan Arenado, Mookie Betts. All-star third basemen Kris Bryant is on the trade block. Kris has garnered numerous accolades in his young career, including three All-Star teams, the 2015 N.L. The Phillies lost $145MM during the 2020 season, a source tells The Associated Press. The Nationals are also reportedly interested in Bryant. originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Before the dust even settled on the Betts trade, Kris Bryant's name was on the minds of baseball fans. The Kris Bryant trade whispers come with an asterisk, but the whispers are starting all the same. The Phillies went 81-81 in 2019, finishing in fourth place and 16 games out of first place. Bryant, of course, will have his home at third base for the Cubs in the upcoming campaign. The Braves have been the primary team coming up in conversations lately, with the Nationals, Rangers, and Dodgers also in the mix of possible interested parties. Average Exit Velocity.