March 1, 20197 yr Also No Full Trade clause makes it even harder in case of any future move, I'll give it 6 years for this honeymoon going sour on both ends If I'm a Phillies fan I'm optimistic because it IS Bryce Harper but I'm also terrified of where this can go in less than a decade from now.
March 1, 20197 yr If I'm a Phillies fan I'm optimistic because it IS Bryce Harper but I'm also terrified of where this can go in less than a decade from now. that's how I felt when the Giants met with him for a second time
March 1, 20197 yr Sounds like Harper knew what he was doing with no opt out... as if he intentionally handcuffed himself to one team. Maybe a way to not allow himself the opportunity to bail if need be? When you think of it that way, it's pretty ballsy. Almost commendable how he's saying I'm sticking with one team no matter how bad it might get. Crazy.
March 1, 20197 yr Obviously plenty of articles previewing the updated NL East and of course our Marlins are the worst of the bunch. But the more I think about it, those Mets and Nationals have the kind of teams that can implode and crumble all over themselves. Of course the Marlins still suck and would have to overachieve but it wouldn't shock me if we finish higher than either the Mets or Nationals. Just a thought. I'm thinking the same thing. I've not really bought into the Mets "great pitching staff" hype. When looking at that so-called "great" staff, other than deGrom, which one of them has had a consistent career both in performance and health? Synergaard has done well, but hasn't put in the success through a 200-inning season. Both Matz and Wheeler have, at most, half a season of success on their resumes. As for the Nats, it will be interesting to see how they play without Harper - not that he was much of a difference maker for them. And I'll question even Philly. Are we really concerned about Harper? See Nats with him
March 1, 20197 yr Author According to contract details obtained by The Associated Press, Harper would earn an extra $50,000 each time he is an All-Star, wins a Gold Glove or a Silver Slugger or is selected League Championship Series MVP. A World Series MVP trophy would be worth an additional $100,000. He would get $500,000 if he is league MVP, $50,000 for finishing second in the voting and $25,000 for third. Harper has been an All-Star in six of seven big league seasons and was a unanimous pick for the NL MVP award in 2015, the same year he earned his only Silver Slugger. In addition, he gets a hotel suite on road trips and the right to purchase a suite for games at Citizens Bank Park.
March 2, 20197 yr 13 more years of facing Harper 18-19 games a year minimum. Was hoping he would go to the Dodgers. The speculated contract numbers that the Dodgers were offering him were insane. 3-4 year deal with an average annual salary of $45 million. Could have become a free agent again at 30.
March 2, 20197 yr 13 more years of facing Harper 18-19 games a year minimum. Was hoping he would go to the Dodgers. The speculated contract numbers that the Dodgers were offering him were insane. 3-4 year deal with an average annual salary of $45 million. Could have become a free agent again at 30. As I said earlier, it's all about stability. He's essentially guaranteed this money, and if he takes that other deal, yes it's a ton more money and yes he could have gotten EVEN MORE at 30, but then there's the risk he gets hurt and loses the chance at that second huge contract. I get it.
March 2, 20197 yr That's nice for Harper. And the Phillies. We are at the bottom of the division, but we're in a rebuild so, no surprise. Give it 4 years or so, then we'll see where we place in the division.
March 2, 20197 yr Author Give it 4 years or so, then we'll see where we place in the division. I personally don't think we will have to wait that long to see significant progress.
March 2, 20197 yr I personally don't think we will have to wait that long to see significant progress. Get out of here with that optimistic attitude.
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