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How Bryce Harper was almost traded to Astros: The rumored 2018 deadline deal that didn't get done
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Astros had a deal in place for Bryce Harper in July
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Bryce Harper trade to Astros reportedly vetoed by Nationals ownership in July
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How Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper almost joined Houston Astros as part of mega trade in World Series push
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Reports: Betts, Price traded to Dodgers
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Mets have little to gain by being MLB trade deadline sellers
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Bryce Harper nearly went to Houston Astros
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Historical Trade Rumors: Bryce Harper Was Nearly an Astro
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Historical Trade Rumors: Bryce Harper Was Nearly an Astro