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Auggie

(31,172 posts)
Thu Feb 28, 2019, 04:29 PM Feb 2019

Bryce Harper reportedly going to Philadelphia - 13-year deal according to sources

The Phillies and outfielder Bryce Harper have agreed to a historic 13-year deal, sources told MLB.com on Thursday afternoon. The deal includes a full-no trade clause and is worth $330 million -- a value that would be the largest contract in MLB and North American pro sports history -- and does not include any opt-outs or deferred money, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

The club has not commented.

Harper, 26, is a six-time All-Star and was one of the most prominent free agents in recent years, who was reportedly also pursued by the Dodgers and Giants. His decision ends months of speculation as to which team he would sign with after reportedly turning down an offer from the Nationals, his first and former team.

https://www.mlb.com/news/bryce-harper-deal-with-phillies

Details sure to follow.

I understand San Francisco made a second attempt to sign Harper. I'd like him to be a Giant. But not at those prices.

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Bryce Harper reportedly going to Philadelphia - 13-year deal according to sources (Original Post) Auggie Feb 2019 OP
$161,000 bucks a game!!!! Brother Buzz Feb 2019 #1
I get $156,695.16 per game rsdsharp Feb 2019 #3
Picky, picky, picky! Brother Buzz Feb 2019 #5
That was your mistake! rsdsharp Feb 2019 #7
More per game than most Americans True Dough Feb 2019 #4
13 YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRSSSSSSS!!!! True Dough Feb 2019 #2
So much for wanting to play on the West Coast ... Auggie Feb 2019 #6

rsdsharp

(9,182 posts)
3. I get $156,695.16 per game
Thu Feb 28, 2019, 05:19 PM
Feb 2019

$330,000,000.00/13/162. I guess it would be a little less if the Phillies make the playoffs.

Whatever the number, he gets paid whether he plays or not.

Auggie

(31,172 posts)
6. So much for wanting to play on the West Coast ...
Thu Feb 28, 2019, 05:28 PM
Feb 2019

at least neither my Giants, Indians or Athletics will play againts him too regular.

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