Boras client may show creative way to reach Harper, Machado deals

Could the contract Scott Boras creatively worked out with the Mariners for his client Yusei Kikuchi provide the framework for another of his clients, Bryce Harper — and/or non-client Manny Machado — to sign a deal that would be both record breaking yet appealing to more potential teams, notably the Dodgers (and perhaps Nationals) for…