He's a great player but gets injured quite a bit. Shocked at the years but the AAV is a steal.Yankees give Hicks 7/$70 extension. Probably a really, really smart move on Hicks’ part
It isn't nearly as fun from a narrative perspective, but his avg in the 3 years prior fell in between within 4 points of each other. So that trend probably doesn't really say anything.I was reading up on Harper's history...
Check out his past batting averages:
2015 - .330
2016 - .243
2017 - .319
2018 - .249
So the Phils will be getting a .300 hitter if he signs, right?
That would make me very happy if I were a Rockies fan.Scott Boras has to be loving this......
Rocks about to lock up Arenado for what looks like 8 years and somewhere around $260m.
No way Harper settles for less than the $32.5 per that this will be.
it was just an "arm kind of thing". you know, totally nothing to worry about for a pitcher.
Right?it was just an "arm kind of thing". you know, totally nothing to worry about for a pitcher.
Yep, I'm glad the Nats didn't let him hold them by the balls. I'm sure he'll get his money in the end but it feels like he's going to be miserable wherever he goes.At this point, I hope the Phils put their best offer on the table and say take it or leave it. This process is ridiculous.
Encyclopedia Brown said:It appears that Kapler is a big impediment to Harper signing with Philadelphia.
Roberts, Maddon and Bochy are who he wants to play for.
This team has a near bottomless pit of money about to be available, it wants to make a run at the big name FAs after next year and they're going to use Gabe Kapler as a bargaining chip?
Im fairly certain Philadelphia is the biggest impediment to signing with Philadelphia. I mean have you ever been there?Encyclopedia Brown said:It appears that Kapler is a big impediment to Harper signing with Philadelphia.
Roberts, Maddon and Bochy are who he wants to play for.
Aren’t you from jersey?Im fairly certain Philadelphia is the biggest impediment to signing with Philadelphia. I mean have you ever been there?
Nope, regardless Philly is a horrible city. I cant wait to leave every time I am there.Aren’t you from jersey?
To be fair, you couldn't wait to leave Cooperstown either.Nope, regardless Philly is a horrible city. I cant wait to leave every time I am there.
That's a lovely town. I cant wait to go back. I just wasn't ready for it in my early 20s. I cant wait until my son wants to go.To be fair, you couldn't wait to leave Cooperstown either.
I wouldn't wanna sign a 10 yr, 300m contract in Staten Island either if my other choices were LA or SFVienna, Paris, Staten Island, Rome.
Happy to have him in Cincy for this year, but I'd think this would give the Reds pause about trying to extend him (same for other teams looking at him as a FA next offseason).
No opt outs either. Harper didnt want any. Because, you know, he hates Kapler and Philly so much.13/330 for Harper to Phillies
Boras should be ashamed of himself
Nope. Just the money.Encyclopedia Brown said:It appears that Kapler is a big impediment to Harper signing with Philadelphia.
Roberts, Maddon and Bochy are who he wants to play for.
It is. The people talking about the burden of the years are ridiculous. None of us have any idea what the game will look like in a decade. There's a pretty good chance they'll be able to use him as a DH eventually, and with his eye and the fact that power usually ages well he'll be great in that role. The no-trade clause is really the only negative I see for the Phils, and he's worth it.No opt outs either. Harper didnt want any. Because, you know, he hates Kapler and Philly so much.
Great deal for the Phils!
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The news of Harper's agreement has infiltrated the visitors clubhouse at Champion Stadium. "Why would you want to play that long?" one Tiger said. "This game sucks."
J-Zimm would have been the obvious one to go for a quote.In other news we must identify this anonymous Tiger:
The Washington offer supposedly had a lot more deferred money than the final deal.LOL with no opt outs cause Harper didn't want them.
Good thing he turned down 10/300 about 5 months back to get that extra 3 years and 30 million
Neither.So if you are an MLB team, which contract would you rather have on the books? I think Machado ... but maybe not.
LA is a terrible city honestly. I know a few people who lived there and moved back. Traffic terrible, smog everyday, the elitist people, etc. Yeah LA has the glitz and the glam and the stars but I've had numerous friends and family move the hell back from there.Now SF Ive heard is amazing. My cousin lived there and goes back and fourth from There and Seattle (actually use to) with his former job he had.I wouldn't wanna sign a 10 yr, 300m contract in Staten Island either if my other choices were LA or SF
Harper Manny's OBP is under 300 for his career. Good player but the guy admitted he doesn't even hustle all the time. He was better off signing that deal in SD where the fans won't give a dam about his effort. In Philly or NY had he went either or they would've only taken his #### for so long before it got tiring.So if you are an MLB team, which contract would you rather have on the books? I think Machado ... but maybe not.
He also got a full no Trade Clause. Yeah he really hated Phily so Much. But then again Boras was just feeding Heyman info to get everyone to up the anti. I think Bryce was getting tired of the theatrics and wanted this to end by the end of this week.No opt outs either. Harper didnt want any. Because, you know, he hates Kapler and Philly so much.
Great deal for the Phils!
Mike Trout in 2 yrs here we come!!!!!!!!@jaysonst: The #Phillies projected to be $74 million under the tax threshold this year before signing Harper. So at just over $25 million in AAV, this deal gives them the flexibility to do more, both this year and beyond. Big reason for extending it over 13 years.
Well I would hope they don’t give either of those guys a long term deal.Heyman reporting Phillies interest in Kimbrel and Kuechel like it wasn't known but on short term deals
Philly may look into Keuchel/Kimbrel, but early word is — unlike with Harper — their initial thought would be pretty short-term
The Phillies usually don't. Klentak and CO are firm believers of going no more then 4 yr deals for most SP 5 for a top guy maybe. Relievers are terrible fickle players too as one year they are amazing and the next look like they don't belong sometimes.Well I would hope they don’t give either of those guys a long term deal.
Yup I don’t think Manny would be a good fit in this town. Honeymoon period wouldn’t last longHarper Manny's OBP is under 300 for his career. Good player but the guy admitted he doesn't even hustle all the time. He was better off signing that deal in SD where the fans won't give a dam about his effort. In Philly or NY had he went either or they would've only taken his #### for so long before it got tiring.
I only wanted Manny for the #s as I had a yahoo keeper league team that probably won't even be happening after 9 seasons of it now. So If anyone knows any leagues starting up here on the board I'd be interested. I'm looking for free as I'm in a bit of a money jam right now.Yup I don’t think Manny would be a good fit in this town. Honeymoon period wouldn’t last long
I love SF but I'd relo to LA for $30MLA is a terrible city honestly. I know a few people who lived there and moved back. Traffic terrible, smog everyday, the elitist people, etc. Yeah LA has the glitz and the glam and the stars but I've had numerous friends and family move the hell back from there.Now SF Ive heard is amazing. My cousin lived there and goes back and fourth from There and Seattle (actually use to) with his former job he had.