The Philadelphia Phillies and Jake Arrieta "are having dialogue" about a potential contract, according to a report.

Arrieta is seeking a long-term deal, but the Phillies would prefer a short-team pact. The right-hander could seek a deal in the range of the six-year, $126 million contract Yu Darvish received from the Chicago Cubs.

Phillies president Andy MacPhail, general manager Matt Klentak and director of player development Joe Jordan "love [Arrieta] from their days in Baltimore together."