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Bryce Harper a 10-year deal worth $300 million.According to Chelsea Janes of theWashington Post http://www.bluejaysfanproshop.com/authentic-curtis-granderson-jersey , that offer did not include any opt-out clauses.Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic noted the Nats likely knew Harper wouldn't accept the offer, and he mentioned Washington as a "fallback" for Harper if he doesn't get the deal he wants.Rosenthal added that Harper is hoping to receive a bigger contract than the 13-year, $325 million deal New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton signed with the Miami Marlins in 2014.Last year, an anonymous MLB general manager suggested to ESPN.com'sEddie Matzthat Harper could land a $400 million contract in free agency.On Tuesday, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo toldESPN.comthat Washington isn't giving up on bringing Harper back into the fold:"We've had conversations and we utilized our exclusivity to negotiate with him late in the season through when he became eligible to sign with a team. We didn't get anything done, but he's a guy that is near and dear to us and we are not closing any doors."The 26-year-old Harper is coming off his sixth All-Star nod in seven MLB seasons after he hit .249 with 34 home runs and 100 RBI in 2018.While Harper's batting average left something to be desired, he walked an MLB-leading 130 times and posted an on-base percentage of .393 Justin Smoak Jersey , good for ninth in the majors.Harper made his MLB debut in 2012, just two years after the Nationals selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB draft.He was named the National League Rookie of the Year, and three seasons after that, he won the National League MVP Award when he hit .330 with 42 homers and 99 RBI.In 927 career games, Harper is hitting .279 with 184 home runs and 521 RBI.Because of his age and impressive resume, Harper is seemingly in line to land a record-breaking contract. His agent, Scott Boras http://www.bluejaysfanproshop.com/authentic-curtis-granderson-jersey , has the reputation and skills to get him that sort of deal.Harper leads a strong free-agent class that includes shortstop Manny Machado, starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, closer Craig Kimbrel and several other top-flight options. News and Notes for Thursday, March 27, 2019"The real games begin with Corey Kluber vs. Jose Berrios at Minnesota at 4 p.m EDT.Other Indians NewsHanley makes the team as Indians set roster - The club needed all 44 days of Spring Training to piece its 25-man roster together, but it was officially announced Wednesday afternoon after Hanley Ramirez was informed he’d be making the squad.Opening Day FAQ: Indians vs. Twins - Series preview from MLB.comExpect J. Ramirez back at third for Opening Day - On Wednesday, Indians manager Terry Francona told reporters that Ramirez should be ready to go for Thursday’s game in Minnesota after being carted off the field on Sunday against the White Sox with a left knee contusion.Indians infielder Eric Stamets to fulfill dream of major-league debut - Sports - Akron Beacon Journal - Akron Aaron Sanchez Jersey , OH - Eric Stamets was like a lot of Indians fans as a kid.Growing up in Dublin, Ohio, he would try to make sure he made a few trips to "Jacobs Field," which is what he still calls Progressive Field.Full steam ahead: Cleveland Indians’ third baseman Jose Ramirez ready for opener - cleveland.com - “The moment when I got hit, I didn’t know how bad it was,” said Ramirez. “The pain, I couldn't move my leg. Thank God it wasn't that bad. “Can the Cleveland Indians overcome a winter of change as new season begins? - cleveland.com - “I feel good about our team http://www.bluejaysfanproshop.com/authentic-curtis-granderson-jersey ,” said Kluber. “Every year we go into the season expecting to win. That’s the goal here and nothing different than that. Just like every other year,"Around the LeagueSI’s MLB PreviewFiveThirtyEight runs the numbers on the upcoming seasonOakland trades for Kendrys MoralesESPN’s Opening Day Guide