Reliving the Bryce Harper Sweepstakes

[@lukechalmers71]

As a Phillies fan, we LOVE this guy! He embodies what Philly is and just gets the city. The thing that solidified it for me was when he first signed in 2019 and was in a HUGE slump. He had just struck out like 4-5 times and was booed by Philly. When talking to the reporters after the game, he said "yeah, I'd boo me too. I need to be better." Didn't make any excuses and no bullshit. He cares as much as we do and plays every play like its his last. We love him and are so happy to have him be the face of the franchise.

[@EmbraceTheStruggle24]

As a Phillies fan, I agree completely ^_^

[@WheresMyInhaler]

Yup he’s Jason Kelce level in terms of beloved Philly athletes

[@Noah-je2xj]

the universal DH change in the NL could also be big for his longevity, since if he does start to lose some ability in fielding, he can move over to the DH for the rest of his career and probably excel there

[@MajorPayton35]

Love watching this video as a White Sox fan knowing that Right Field is our biggest hole in the roster 😑

[@zachfedyk4740]

He was always going to be a Phillie. No way he moves west and doesnt go to somewhere close to Vegas, or just stay east

[@ARMTOAST]

@@zachfedyk4740 i mean he sure sounded like he was interested in southside. by all accounts the talks went very well, they just didnt ink an offer

[@nox1ck589]

@@ARMTOAST He also seemed very interested with the cubs as well with KB

[@jordan23159]

And he’s a power hitting lefty exactly what the Sox need

[@Blade125]

Love watching this as a reds fan knowing our biggest hole is everywhere 😃👍🏻🥲

[@mikeyliberti4137]

I'm a Yankee fan and I will never let go of the fact that Bryce was begging on his knees to be a yankee and Brian cashman said "nah we have Aaron hicks and Brett Gardner"

[@jackleonard2088]

The excitement here in Philly when he signed was one of the most memorable times as a fan. Hope we can get him a championship.

[@wesleylovelace7971]

2 away.

[@henrymattingly1341]

Ouch

[@shotguner4258]

Y’all niggas ain’t get shit Lmao

[@Ardyrezv]

He already won one in DC

[@henrymattingly1341]

@@Ardyrezv bro no he didn’t

[@Maxx.brwwnn]

1:06 at this game with my uncle. He came up to the plate and EVERYONE around said “Grand Slam” unsurprisingly MV3 delivered and OMG the best two minutes ever no one had a care in the world. You can tell how much this city loves him and I’m happy he’s here lol

[@Maxx.brwwnn]

And then Bryson Stott with that walk off 👌

[@a1ex1009-h]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. It’s a Monday in December of 2024 but felt like thinking about the Bryce Harper Sweepstakes

[@UbiqMan]

The Tigers aren’t paying Miggy for 3 more years. He has 1 more year on his contract, but if he finishes top 10 in MVP voting, the next 2 years vest. That ain’t happening

[@Gemnist98]

Miggy’s amazing, but I hope he retires after his contract ends. He’s solidified his legacy by being in the 500-3000 club, and now can enter the Hall on top.

[@corasolagalar]

Al Central fans are going to campaign for him to get MVP just to get that vesting option

[@djquinn11]

@@Gemnist98 : He’s already said that this is his last season.

[@jethrojacinto2798]

Bryce Harper is the sole reason why I want the Phillies to win the World Series. I've been rooting for this guy since before he was in MLB while everyone else was busy calling him "overrated" or just weirdly hating him for no reason.

[@ronaldhazley7859]

Losing now

[@ronaldhazley7859]

Nats win after he left

[@lexiescalderon5639]

@@ronaldhazley7859 not his fault tho he was one of the reasons why they were even good for most of the years he was there, and just look at what happened after he left on top of the fact he’s outperformed his supposive replacement 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@shotguner4258]

🤡

[@anthonyb2223]

Keep wishing

[@ThaPugster]

my favorite fan interaction ever is when Harper is coming back from a strikeout and some fan says "330 million, 0 for 3" fucking gets me to this day

[@skrubgod]

As a Giants fan, I already relive this every offseason

[@chrissbreaks1134]

So worth the money

[@ronaldhazley7859]

Harper 0-4 game 6. He's overrated

[@sjlbean]

Seeing Cashman say Harper wasn’t a fit when the Yankees went into 2023 without a left fielder is so funny to me

[@thomasdimarcantonio956]

As a Phillies fan, nearly all of the 2018 season was a debate between paying Machado or Harper. Machado had some red flag concerns with fans (ie cleating other players) that really kept ownership from going all in on him. Plus the team had a lot of IF prospects and not nearly enough OF prospects. We weren’t really sold on Harper either, with the whole crybaby/primadonna national view on him. But when he won the HR Derby in Nationals Park I fell in love. The guy is living up to all the hype and Philly is his.

[@fosterslover]

I'll never forget this day. The same day I got accepted into medical school, the Phillies signed Harper.

[@LoSoNBanks22]

Looking back on this to see how Soto plays out

[@Korijenkins1414]

Weird "Altuve isn't worth his paycheck" narrative appeared this season. Altuve's 2022 wRC+ was just 6 points below Harper's 2021 MVP season. If anything, Harper is underpaid and Altuve is appropriately paid.

[@EAS__]

At some point he needs a ring.

[@joekolumber4933]

still has a chance

[@joekolumber4933]

still has a chance

[@RedRaiderLobo20]

And hopefully not this year 💫

[@giovannipapigeorgio6306]

You pay him 330 million and your thought is they have to get him a ring ? Wow the most idiotic people live in Philly.

[@StrawhatDawn]

This year

[@connordelaney5863]

I remember the day he signed in Philly perfectly. I gave up on hope that he was going to Philadelphia, I thought he was going to LA or San Francisco. I was entering the front door of my dad’s house with my brother and I got the notification that he signed with the Phillies. Called my dad to let him know about our school days and how Bryce Harper signed with the Phillies. Meanwhile someone was calling him from work to also let him know that Harper signed with the Phillies at the same time, but I beat the guy to it.

[@ilphi08]

Bryce's contract is such a bargain

[@DaJaiUice]

I wanted harper in philly so bad its nice to look back and see how things worked out and how loved he is here and loves it here

[@withlovegrandpa]

Harper will forever go down as the biggest miss for Cashman. He was practically begging to be a Yankee and Cashman didn’t even give him an offer

[@tylerruch4504]

This video is awesome man

[@asdfaeou]

This opens a whole new discussion of "Can you both yell at owners to stop being cheap with their players, then ALSO get mad when they pay players for past performances rather than future potential?" I think a lot of us do, and it isn't necessarily correct.

[@avimisra1312]

absolutely loved this video as a career Bryce harper fan (also as a Phillies fan 💆‍♂)

[@brianmackenzie3675]

That Harper deal looks like a steal no6

[@battlefront81]

So frustrating being a White Sox fan. There is a joke that we always "have a seat at the table" but it's just empty fan service to show we are "trying" to land big free agents but never actually do what it takes to land them. Grandal and Hendrix were pleasant surprises, with Grandal being the largest free agent contract we've given out. But Grandal is already slowly deteriorating and neither of those players are on the level of Machado or Harper.

[@chicagodude8888]

Add the Bulls to that list, with Reinsdorf being the common denominator.

[@marysaflorio7016]

Watching this now, it’s so funny to see that the Yankees didn’t think Harper would have been realistic at first base. And as a Phillies fan I’m happy they didn’t because that helped the Phillies get him instead.

[@BickBoomin]

As a Padres fan, I would’ve much rather had Bryce on the team than Machado..

[@Smileytalksmlb]

Brian Cashman didn’t even give him a meeting … but he got Josh Donaldson for 25 mil this year smh

[@boonedocksfl2012]

He's not underpaid. He asked for a longterm contract.

[@jacobantony9033]

The fact that Brian Cashman said he wouldn't be first baseman and now Harper is a top 5 first baseman

[@Indicadominant07]

It’s scary knowing he said wanted to be in Pinstripes before his career is over. Hopefully Philly pine stripes are enough 😅

[@vincenthammons6705]

not with that long ass contract

[@Gemnist98]

His three goals were: play in pinstripes, be in the Hall of Fame, and be regarded as the greatest player ever. I mean, getting one so far is pretty good, and I’d imagine he’ll get that second one come 2037. Probably not that third goal, but I digress.

[@lumar9447]

i’m a dodgers fan n bryce harper is one of my favorite players

[@djquinn11]

Bryce Harper is so much fun to watch.

[@SenorTortas]

5:07 wait I'm confused. Are you a fan or expert 🤣🤣

[@mangomangay7747]

From a Phillies fan, they won't be going back. Even assuming they make it back to the playoffs is highly optimistic. They will not win a WS.

[@kennygourmet]

As a Jays fan, I loved Marcus Semien... but he signed his deal at 31... gonna be interesting to see how that contract goes

[@lunarumbreon7699]

I can’t believe there are still people who think he’s a detriment to a team

[@tigershark5019]

I got world series tickets to watch Bryce play

[@coveepsilon6144]

I want to know what really happened with the Sox and Harper. We had boards up in the UC saying we signed him.

[@georgeo785]

Came up a little short this year

[@ShouldaShotA-Rod]

This dude publicly said he wanted to be a Yankee and the Yankees front office said no thanks we have Clint Frazier

[@stujohn6569]

No, we had Stanton and his bloated contract. Prevented us from buying another outfielder.

[@johndurrer7869]

Dodgers and Harper wishing they worked something out. Harper would’ve gotten 500 million for 10 years after the four year Dodgers contract would’ve been up. He would’ve made a total of 700 million. Compared to only 330 million he’s making now

[@NCA_Azzy]

Worth every penny.

[@bk_goatkim679]

A lot of people forget that the Rays offered Harper a one-year $50 million deal. Hope no one forgets that the Rays have been trying to spend money.

[@alexisborden3191]

Miggy isn't overpaid, everyone else is just underpaid. Miggy is a HOFer, he deserves 30 mil a year as long as he plays. He's earned that.

[@sessixact]

Didnt the Padres also try to make a play at him? I remember that the Padres owner tried to sign him after Machado but I guess the offer wasnt good enough

[@PaladinLarec]

Harper IS Philly. We all love him here and he puts in the work. He has the work ethic and discipline we appreciate here. He also changed our franchise and made us a perennial contender.

[@sethpulsford511]

4 years 180 is crazy

[@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar]

At the time, maybe. But now, I’d be very happy if the Mets offered Jacob deGrom something like that (or $225mm/5, or whatever he wants) to keep him in orange and blue.

[@stujohn6569]

He could’ve taken that. And still have been a free agent at 29-30 and cashed out again.

[@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar]

@@stujohn6569 For sure, and he probably would’ve made more money that way. But that wasn’t his priority. He said that he wanted a place he and his family could call home for the long term, and that seems to have been a sincere desire, given that he did want a no-trade clause, but didn’t want any opt-outs. Gotta respect that. (Side note: That’s what Nolan Arenado wanted too; it was the _Rockies_ that put the opt-out in his deal. Once he was traded to St. Louis, and seemed happy there, I knew he wouldn’t exercise it.)

[@KB-313]

I'll always associate that intro music with Clayton Crowley

[@HEC350]

Brian Cashman and Yankee ownership 😢🤑

[@justinamerican8200]

Speaking as a Mariners fan, we did just fine in the Cano deal. =D Thanks, Mets!

[@sourapple6604]

He looks good in red pinstripes

[@harlydavis6401]

As a Yankees fan I think this will be a top 3 regret of all time in my fandom to not go after him.

[@kaydebagwell3756]

The fact he was almost an Astro lol

[@chadjustice8560]

Come on man, miggy had a triple crown in one of those MVP seasons.

[@sethkinslow674]

Please do a video about Jerry hairston going from hitting 189 with 3 hr and 16 rbi in 73 games at a hitters ballpark in 2007 to hitting 326 with 6 hr and 36 rbi in 2008

[@hankhell5663]

How is Altuve not worth Harper money? He’s been a franchise cornerstone and consistently clutch for as long as he’s been in the league

[@ronaldhazley7859]

Exactly

[@martimxavier9690]

100% agree

[@hiflyer000]

Harper is a better player and much better leader. That being said he is certainly worth a lot.

[@CarbonZombie]

I still remember following this daily, and to this day I remember how he wanted to sign with the dodgers but his agent pretty much refused that

[@KidFresh71]

I remain convinced the SF Giants fumbled this deal, due to an internal breakdown of communication. Zaidi was new, and the chain of command wasn't exactly worked out yet. The Giants hesitated, and lost.

[@homelessjesse9453]

The jury is still out on Zaidi. His first round pick in Patrick Bailey so far has been a bust. Yaz and Lamonte have really regressed compared to last year. And their mediocre season really calls into question who was really the coach last year - Kapler, or Buster Posey.

[@loverofcalifornia3619]

The Giants will never win as long as Farhan Zaidi is at the helm. He is too cheap! I am no longer a fan of the Giants because of Zaidi.

[@loverofcalifornia3619]

@@homelessjesse9453 The jury is still out on Zaidi? In the four (? five) years he has been with the Giants they only have ONE winning season and no WS rings!

[@baileysmith4744]

i think another reason why he was so convinced by Philadelphia was because they were willing to listing to him and sign the players he recommended (Turner, Realmuto, Schwarber, Castellanos…)

[@johnpineda8478]

The phillies definitely got a bargain when they signed him

[@vincenthammons6705]

no players is worth investing 13 years on you out of your damn mind

[@nox1ck589]

It will always make me sad as a cubs fan that bryce said he liked chicago and Kris Bryant confirmed he told him they where a top spot

[@hellashes]

The way his deal shook out in the 2019 off season always makes me wonder what would have happened had Steve Cohen bought the Mets a couple years sooner like originally expected. No doubt in my mind he would have matched the Phillies at every offer, and with the Mets younger core at time (as well as a billionaire providing the payroll) Harper would have pivoted over to the Mets. But, Wilpons gunna Wilpon, and still haunt the team even today lol

[@Windyyyyyyyyy]

And that’s why I hope the Mets grow before doing any more splurging

[@Smartrinse24]

Jerry Reinsdorf will haunt my White Sox fandom forever - how do you not submit an offer to Harper? Reinsdorf is notorious for emphasizing fielding competitive teams without going all in for championships. All about business as opposed to winning. Without Michale Jordan falling into is lap, Jerry Reinsdorf would have 78 seasons to show between the Bulls and White Sox, with ONE championship. The White Sox alone have only 3 playoff game wins since 2005. The Southside deserves so much better 😔

[@andrewbloom7694]

When I was looking something up on BBref about him, he won the MVP with a sub 6 bWAR in 2021??? That could be an interesting video, cause that can't happen often. Frankly that's...not enough.

[@thedoctimbo188]

I’m shocked the Red Sox didn’t offer him a contract, outfield is our biggest need at the moment and I feel even if we had still traded mookie after the Bryce signing the Sox would be in a great place rather then where they are now

[@anthonyb2223]

Astros are champions of mlb baby

[@CharmCityGamer]

Bryce definitely earned that deal. Thanks Jolly!

[@Sweet_Spot_Breaks]

My big takeaway from this is that the Angels make terrible financial decisions

[@mr.cuervooo6631]

Classic White Sox

[@bubblerman]

In hindsight, the Yankees are absolute morons for barely even pursuing Harper because he "wasn't a good fit"

[@joewestistrashproductions5422]

As a cubs fan I remember being so mad about the heyward contract cause I wanted Harper so bad.

[@andrewbees5705]

It was a dumb offseason where a lot of big markets were trying to get under the tax/ didn’t have a big need. Compare it to this offseason when the dodgers giants Mets and Yankees will all likely be spending big. The only reason the padres Phillies and whitesox were the lead for those two giant names was exactly that .. nobody else made serious offers

[@Pacific_05]

Who’s here almost September in 2023? As a Phillies fan, easily my favorite player and worth every penny. Great leader too. He’s grown a lot!!

[@poz3558]

Can't believe you didn't mention the Rays 1yr/$50m offer ._.

[@yessir7630]

You pocket watching Altuve when he's been a better playoff player than Bryce 💔💔

[@gartwilliams3347]

Name me one contract of similar proportions that ever paid off. Pujols 🤣 Hamilton 🤣 Vladimir Guerrero Sr🤣 etc.

[@YoureNotReet]

Was it really that strong of Free Agency class though? Clearly the top 2 were blue chippers hitting FA at young age, but aside from that Idk. Just seems pretty average to me, but i don’t know what I don’t know

[@elcidcampeador9629]

Now consider that half of that salary goes to taxes

[@jgagnier]

This isn’t the new Johnny Harris video?

[@Big35gonnaup]

All that money for him to go 0-4 in game 6 HAHAHA

[@ronaldhazley7859]

Exactly . He's overrated

[@Baseballify]

@@ronaldhazley7859 exactly. Ur a casual

[@stujohn6569]

Nationals really let two generational talents go for basically nothing. Send them back to Montreal.

[@jackl6121]

My brain hurts. Was that Rendon batting lefty?

[@theb.a.r.strategy7254]

Indeed

[@chandara_kumar]

That’s etched in my memory with all the mlbtv ads

[@kevinlynch8059]

this video hurts my soul as a white sox fan

[@sethwoodhouse4797]

Very triggering to see all those 10+ year contracts and yet no Devers 😢

[@zachfakename3747]

Every team should feel ashamed that they didn’t get Bryce Harper. MLB’s free agent system is incredibly dog shit. NHL free agency is way better and that should say something

[@edwardcook2973]

There is not a single player in the emntire history of Major League Baseball that is worth being paid $10,000,000

[@randynunez2666]

Far from underpaid.

[@nicktarorick8777]

He’s a top 5 player and is the 18th highest paid player in baseball

[@frankanuzzi9740]

He’s definitely under paid as far as AVerage per year for sure

[@randynunez2666]

@@nicktarorick8777 he also has a 13 year contract. He could have done 10 at $33M a year. He just wanted NO deferred money, so it had to be spread out over time, that's on him. He also has bonuses for MVP (2nd and 3rd place), Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, All Star, LCS MVP, and WS MVP. He's made extra money this Postseason already. He will make more money for every good season he has. He also had a $20M signing bonus.

[@ronaldhazley7859]

@@nicktarorick8777 he's NOT TOP FIVE ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

[@mikejanacone8328]

All the MLB free agents that got mega deals lately have Harper to thank because for a while they’re in the 2010s the mega deal players were turning into busts

[@willv5671]

The White Sox offered Machado 10 years 250

[@Recklessfigs]

Shows a video of Manny in Philly but fails to mention the Phillies offering him a contract. Terrible journalism.

[@tonywong8134]

1:12 The face of baseball is pretty much Shohei Ohtani.

[@ubereats3047]

Is he hurt? I haven’t seen him play in the past 3 weeks

[@OilCompany95]

People say overrated.. yet would be happy af if he plays on their team..

[@rakinrandy2564]

Yeah, overrated was a horrible take lol

[@vincenthammons6705]

not for that contract

[@MacDaddyMace]

8:25 oh no

[@feda1327]

Bryce Harper is not underpaid All the league is overpaid, thats diferent

[@assassin5614]

Bryce the face of baseball??? Shohei??? Judge??? Soto??? You forget about them??

[@samright4661]

No Division Titles or World Series Titles . What a waste of money

[@stevengarrison1019]

He will get a ring before Ohtani

[@johnhung8393]

This deal is a freaking bargain!