These Were Bryce Harper's Other Offers
by Barry Petchesky from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#4A5FW)

Bryce Harper is a Phillie, finally. It was a long, drawn-out process that turned fans insane and made reporters stupid. But the seeming interminability of it all ultimately served Harper's purposes: It wasn't until this last week that the Phillies offered record money or a 13-year contract. Harper and Scott Boras"