Harper to Phillies

[Moose Milligan]

7 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Ha, you're right I don't care about spring training that much.  I just want the Bryce Harper talk to go away as well as his stupid haircut.

Is that photo like a bad fart?  Since I smelled it, you gotta smell it, too?

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

5 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

Is that photo like a bad fart?  Since I smelled it, you gotta smell it, too?

Yes, it's so bad I have to make others feel my pain.  I just found about this two days ago. 

[wildbillhiccup]

44 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Ha, you're right I don't care about spring training that much.  I just want the Bryce Harper talk to go away as well as his stupid haircut.

The only place this photo belongs is on a dartboard! 

[TonySoprano]

Hey now, you’re an All Star, get your game on, go play....

 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

18 minutes ago, wildbillhiccup said:

The only place this photo belongs is on a dartboard! 

I might be inclined to buy a toilet paper roll with that photo printed on it. 

[Frobby]

The rumor mill here is pretty hilarious.   But it sure does seem like Harper is trying to avoid Philadelphia.    

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

15 minutes ago, Frobby said:

The rumor mill here is pretty hilarious.   But it sure does seem like Harper is trying to avoid Philadelphia.    

I find thing the whole thing amusing.  Harper turned down a bunch of dates to the prom, and now he is stuck with the one girl he can’t stand.  

[wildbillhiccup]

32 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

I might be inclined to buy a toilet paper roll with that photo printed on it. 

It seems a bit redundant. A$$ on A$$. 

[wildbillhiccup]

28 minutes ago, Frobby said:

The rumor mill here is pretty hilarious.   But it sure does seem like Harper is trying to avoid Philadelphia.    

I imagine his pros / cons list for Philly looks something like this. 

Pros 
- $$$$$$s
- Authentic cheese steaks
- They can't throw snowballs stuffed with batteries at me in the summertime

Cons
- Everything else

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

13 minutes ago, wildbillhiccup said:

I imagine his pros / cons list for Philly looks something like this. 

Pros 
- $$$$$$s
- Authentic cheese steaks
- They can't throw snowballs stuffed with batteries at me in the summertime

Cons
- Everything else

Philly fans would just throw batteries without hiding them in snowballs. 

[Frobby]

14 minutes ago, wildbillhiccup said:

I imagine his pros / cons list for Philly looks something like this. 

Pros 
- $$$$$$s
- Authentic cheese steaks
- They can't throw snowballs stuffed with batteries at me in the summertime

Cons
- Everything else

I don’t mind the city of Philadelphia.    I’ve been there as a tourist a few times and enjoyed it.    Dealing with their hyper-negative fan base is an issue, but I don’t know that living in/near Philly is all that bad.    

I thought it was notable that Roy Halladay’s wife chose to have him wear a neutral hat because he was treated very well both in Toronto and Philly.    Of course, Halladay was fortunate enough to play for two division winners there and pitched a no-hitter in a playoff game for them, so it’s not surprising that he was treated well.   Cliff Lee liked it there too.    

[El Gordo]

38 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

 

 

56 minutes ago, Frobby said:

The rumor mill here is pretty hilarious.   But it sure does seem like Harper is trying to avoid Philadelphia.    

Is he avoiding PHI or is Boras creating a rumor circus to milk them for more silly money

[Frobby]

1 minute ago, El Gordo said:

 

Is he avoiding PHI or is Boras creating a rumor circus to milk them for more silly money

Maybe both.   Find another alternative or get me so much money I have no choice but to say yes.   

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

2 minutes ago, El Gordo said:

 

Is he avoiding PHI or is Boras creating a rumor circus to milk them for more silly money

Might be a combination of both. Harper will play in Philly, but it will cost them a premium.  

[TonySoprano]

12 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Maybe both.   Find another alternative or get me so much money I have no choice but to say yes.   

That was my thought as well.  L.A. and S.F. aren't giving out 10 year deals.    I've said before, they're looking for the Lerners to rescue them and save face.  However, the Lerners know they'll be doing this dance again this year with Rendon and Boras.   The real definition of "stupid money" would be Philly upping their offer when no one is where they are now.   I can't imagine any valuation of Harper being tens of millions more than Machado long term and Philly should know it.