Yankees need to avoid trade noise for Bryce Harper at all costs

Yankees need to avoid trade noise for Bryce Harper at all costs

Eric Hartline-Imagn ImagesEric Hartline-Imagn Images It wouldn’t be an offseason without the New York Yankees being mentioned in just about every rumor imaginable. From free-agent pitching targets to blockbuster trade ideas, their name always finds its way into the conversation. The latest involves Bryce Harper, and as usual, it’s stirring plenty of debate across baseball circles. Harper, now 33, remains one of the sport’s most recognizable star…

Bryce Harper’s Emotional Outburst Boosts Yankees Trade Chances

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia Phillies’ offseason has taken an unexpected and dramatic turn. What began as a standard postmortem following their playoff exit has evolved into a situation that could reshape the balance of the National League East. Bryce Harper’s emotional reaction to trade speculation, combined with uncertainty in Philadelphia’s front office direction, has created a window of opportunity the Yankees might find hard to ignore. Harpe…