Despite being division rivals, Harper and Alonso do have some common ground as they are both clients of agent Scott Boras. Harper tried to use this connection to his advantage to add Alonso to the Phillies.

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While Alonso eventually signed with the Mets, the Phillies were also one of his top suitors. Harper recently touched upon Alonso and how he was ready to move to the outfield. The slugger is still ready to give up his position if the Phillies get a strong first baseman.