I hold out hope for this scenario - internally between Theo & Ricketts they have a broad contract structure for Harper that they are comfortable with. There is reports from real media people that the Cubs have asked to be kept in the loop when final offers are coming in. If their number is competitive they jump in, if not they move on. They put out the not a lot of financial flexibility/ like the team as is narrative so that if it doesn't happen they don't look like they lost on their plan to the fans and the team.