“That was awesome,” Harper said. “What a moment for him. Sold-out crowd, big moment, big opportunity, obviously. And he continues to come through for us.”

The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

"But that's what I think Dave would do in an ideal world." Stark said. "Give up a ton of prospects for a big bat, a huge arm, and two guys who he could control beyond this year."