So, of course this means we should see what the world of social media thinks.
Live look at Bryce Harper pic.twitter.com/YEo62ZijJ4
— Rudi Schuller (@RudiSchuller) February 28, 2019
The Phillies themselves were coy in their response to the breaking of the big news, letting slip only that they are having a good day down in Florida for spring training.
It’s a very sunny day in Clearwater. 😎
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) February 28, 2019
Jokes about the staggering price tag attached to the contract were aplenty…
Bryce Harper havin a real good day pic.twitter.com/JgdaSWLgf1
— Sports God (@iamthesportsgod) February 28, 2019
….as were some digs about the fact that Harper will be 39 by the time his 13-year, no opt-out contract runs its course in 2032.
Bryce Harper before and after 13 years in Philly pic.twitter.com/HlDqYfh1AP
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 28, 2019
Some Philly staples got in on the action.
Good move staying within #WawaRun distance, @Bharper3407. That new contract can buy you a lot of hoagies! https://t.co/hVcvisTF6q
— Wawa (@Wawa) February 28, 2019
And, there were some awkward truths brought forward as well.
Bryce Harper’s first road series as a member of the Phillies is in D.C. 👀 pic.twitter.com/iqfDuJJotL
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 28, 2019
Some of the players for the Philadelphia Eagles were hyped for the news.
Let’s Goooo!!! Worth the wait https://t.co/HHTqwdWOtf
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) February 28, 2019
YUPPPP @Bharper3407 PHILLY is the place to be 😎😎😎😎!!!! WELCOME
— fletcher cox (@fcoxx_91) February 28, 2019
The video game series “MLB The Show” released a mock-up of their cover artwork for the 2019 season, which features Harper in a Phillies uniform.
Breaking News: Harper, Phillies reach agreement:https://t.co/fCHLTdfb4J pic.twitter.com/PCYVTx5j2u
— MLB The Show (@MLBTheShow) February 28, 2019
On WTOP’s comment line, Shanika Booth, of Northwest D.C., said “the news stings quite a bit.”
Given how long Harper was in limbo, Harper’s decision wasn’t really a surprise, she said, “and I hope he made the best decision for him and his family.”
Still, the fact that it’s the division-rival Phillies is a problem: “We’ve seen and heard this man disrespected in the ballpark when the Phillies were in town. It’s disturbing. You can’t help but be upset about it.”
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