Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies host Game 1 of the National League Championship Series Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, an AL MVP candidate and one of the best left-handed bats in baseball, who led his team into the ALCS, might be one who got away as a free agent. But so might, who’s posting a 1.380 postseason OPS heading into the National League Championship Series that begins Monday night against the Diamondbacks.
A case could also be made the Yankees shouldn’t have jumped at Stanton , and waited instead for Harper. Harper’s left-handedness made him a fit for the Yankees, but his lust for the limelight made him a natural for New York.Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper practices before the baseball NL Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Philadelphia.“Harper was built for major markets, pressure situations and big games,” Boras said.
The Phillies heavily considered Machado, but perhaps fortuitously, Machado signed his big deal first. Just as San Diego was a nice fit for Machado’s relatively mild public persona, Philly is where Harper belongs. He brings the grit. Thanks to all the Phillies’ efforts, Harper warmed to Philly. They loved their sports, and their sports heroes, he remembered, and was reminded. Turns out Harper is the perfect player for this town. It all makes sense now.of a record salary on a deal about $160 million over four years. But Harper wanted to sign for life, and he did that with the Phillies, securing one of the first contracts that lasts practically until middle age.
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