The Phillies Knew Their Fans Wanted Bryce Harper Over Manny Machado
by Barry Petchesky from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#4AFYW)
The Phillies eventually got their man in Bryce Harper, even if it took all damn winter, but they were always favored to get someone, given that principal owner John Middleton perhaps unwisely admitted the team's willingness to spend "stupid" money. What was in dispute was whether their primary target would be Harper"