Bryce Harper ends his seven-year tenure with the Nationals. By Dave Sheinin and Dave Sheinin National baseball writer Email Bio Follow Chelsea Janes Chelsea Janes Reporter covering the Washington Nationals Email Bio Follow February 28 at 3:34 PM This story will be updated.
Harper’s deal with one of the Nationals’ biggest rivals surpassed Giancarlo Stanton’s 2014 extension with the Miami Marlins, a 13-year $325-million deal, as the largest contract in the history of major North American sports. But agent Scott Boras fell short of making Harper the highest-paid player by annual salary in the game.
In recent weeks, the lack of a deal, despite the Phillies’ obvious interest and considerable resources, led to widespread speculation Harper did not want to play in Philadelphia and preferred a West Coast destination, closer to his Las Vegas home. But not only did Harper ultimately choose the Phillies, with a contract that won’t end until 2032, he also agreed to a deal with a full no-trade clause and no opt-outs — signs that he intends to spend the rest of his career with the team.
Looks like we have another A-Rod in the making with no returns in the future.
Yearbook photo in 4, 3...
“I remember, when I was a small boy like you, Bryce Harper had just joined the Phillies!” “Wow, grandpa! You must really be old! Now, tell me another story about when you lived in Ancient Rome!”
Paul Manafort’s sentence is being revised so that he stays in jail “until Bryce Harper is no longer a Philly”.
Companies will advertise that their product are guaranteed “as long as Harper stays in Philly”.
Love songs will pledge to be “in love ‘til Harper leaves Philly”.
He’ll still be in Philly when the Sun runs out of hydrogen fuel.
He’ll still be in Philly when uranium reaches its half-life.
He’ll still be in Philly when I start pushing up daisies.
KarenFox29 Nah. We’re going to win it all.
To play sports? Ugh. No wonder US culture is in decline. Seems nobody learned the lessons of the Roman Empire and it’s final eras.
This $330M deal tells me he didn’t want to play for the Nationals. Basically it’s only $10M a year more for the last 3 years of his contract compared to the Nats original offer of $300M over 10 years.
Amazing stuff!
A life in philly? Good luck with that Bryce
ImekaSF Yeah right...
Great deal, for a great player.
For that much, why would he want to go!
Shades of the Ryan Howard deal.
This is such a waste. A 13 year contract?! Cmon .... he’s overrated to begin with..
13 years in philly. Damn. I wouldnt
Will Harper work his magic in Philly like he did for Washington and power the Phillies to a sold third place finish in the NL East?
Thirteen years? ThirTEEN? He'll be 39 or 40 by the end of that deal. crazy.
Are there *minor* North American sports which have paid someone more than $330 million?
Great deal for Harper and the Nationals. Bad deal for the Phils. Harper never won with the Nats stacked them. How will he with the Phils?
MrTonySays is crying about now.
Wow.
Wow! 😮
Intends He doesn’t have a choice lol
Also a sign of his own insanity.
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