New York Yankees urged to make smart move to one day land Bryce Harper

The New York Yankees have been loosely linked to Bryce Harper in the past, but everything seems a bit unlikely due to Harper being on a very good Philadelphia Phillies team.

However, Pinstripes Nation’s Esteban Quiñones suggested the Yankees could take a step in the right direction with Harper by signing his longtime friend and former teammate Rhys Hoskins.

“The idea is subtle but deliberate,” Quiñones wrote. “Hoskins is 33 years old and recently signed a minor-league deal with Cleveland Guardians. Given that the Yankees just extended a 38-year-old in Paul Goldschmidt, Hoskins’ age is not at all unreasonable. He brings right-handed power, postseason experience and, crucially, a close friendship with Harper.”

Hoskins and Harper developed a strong relationship during their time together with the Phillies, and both swung the bat at a very high level before Hoskins dealt with a brutal knee injury.

While the suggestion is far more unlikely than it might be for some Yankees fans who want to wish for it, the idea is that bringing in a respected veteran like Hoskins could make New York a more appealing destination for Harper down the line.

Of course, Harper remains under contract with Philadelphia, meaning any move involving him would require major changes down the road. 

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