https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/report-phillies-optimistic-theyll-sign-bryce-harper-or-manny-machado.html
"After conducting a face-to-face meeting in Las Vegas with free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper on Saturday, the Phillies “remain optimistic” they’ll emerge from the offseason having signed him or free-agent infielder Manny Machado, Matt Breen of Philly.com reports. At the very least, the Phillies will be finalists for both Harper and Machado, Breen adds."
From 'optimistic' on both to being 'finalists for both', 'at the very least'. OK..
"If the Phillies are only able to pick one, it’d be Machado, whom they “seem to prefer,” Breen writes. However, the Phillies have “signaled” to him that they are also interested in Harper – a move that Breen posits could pressure Machado to accept an offer from them."
Wow, what looks like a labored leak. So if there's any truth to this, it may be that they let out the same day that they're leaning towards someone else than Harper -- but wait, they add that being 'also' interested in Harper equates to pressure for Manny to take what the Phillies offer! That's some negotiating tactic right there...