Here’s hoping Harper falls for the house of Cards. It’s time for chairman Bill Dewitt Jr. and his front office to go dancing with the stars. There are more than 13 reasons why the Cardinals should be willing to give Harper the massive contract it will take to secure his services.

The Cardinals are still without a megawatt superstar for the future. They acknowledged the need for one with their pursuit of Giancarlo Stanton. But he didn’t come, and the Marlins outfielder who did is not a megawatt superstar for the future. Marcell Ozuna might have a massive 2019, if his shoulder heals. But he could also be a free agent after 2019. Banking on the best case scenario has been a big reason the Cardinals have not reached the postseason since 2015. There is nothing wrong with having multiple superstars, by the way. Check out the teams still playing for proof. Check out the concerning rows of empty seats at Busch Stadium for evidence that a jolt of star-power is needed. Six-time All-Star and former National League MVP Harper wonders why baseball isn’t bigger in our country. St. Louis was made for this man.