If that's true, you should call the sales reps and inform them of that (if you haven't yet). I heard they've been unusually inquisitive this offseason.
That might not be a bad thing. Also, raBBit tweeted positively about it the other day.
If the Phillies get Machado, I think we get Harper. If we get Machado, I think the Phillies get Harper. I don't see either team getting outbid twice.
On RLR today, Dave said that the Sox current offer of 7 years, 245-250 million currently has us in the lead for Machado, but his contact told him not to tweet it