The Phillies could use some offensive firepower:

Yes? No? I’m not sure how much time suitors have to put together a blockbuster trade package, considering the fact that the deadline is 4 p.m. today. For what it’s worth, Buster Olney said on ESPN this morning that he felt like Harper WOULD be moved, but others don’t think that’s the case. Jon Heyman is one of them:

Maybe the Nats need some coaxing.

“Listen, you guys had a nice run, but it’s over. Time to tear it down and rebuild. We will aid that effort by sending you two prospects for Bryce Harper, who will then sign a long-term deal to play at Citizens Bank Park.”

Sincerely,

Matt Klentak

Harper isn’t having an amazing season, hitting just .220 with an .842 OPS, which is low by his standards. But he looks like a guy who could use a change of scenery, bogged down by whatever malaise has settled over Nationals Park and caused that team to bumble their way to a 52-53 record this season. We’ve often griped that even though this Phillies team is solid, there’s no marketable star, and Harper would certainly address that.

I’ll admit, I did laugh at this when scrolling Twitter:

What do you think? Make a late push for Harper or stand pat and make a run at the playoffs with this current squad?