The TRUTH About Bryce Harper Signing With The Phillies!

In this video, Dawson discusses Bryce Harper signing with the Phillies, and some of the misconceptions that come with it, especially when considering their future free agency targets of Mike Trout and starting pitching.
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[@MrSonicspeed59]

Well the Nats just won the World Series so clearly it worked out

[@choiyatlam2552]

Avi Scheinberg He kept his promise!

[@brotha8657]

yes it did

[@linuswade1191]

Choi Yat Lam 😂😂😂😂

[@tyvair8677]

Bryce Harper: I’ve signed the biggest contract in professional sports Mike Trout: Nah

[@jacksonlord8297]

Ty I was abt to comment this😂😂

[@oneinamillion299]

Bryce Harper: Has left the chat

[@travisbabcock5483]

No no no its more like Bryce Harper: I’ve signed the biggest contract in professional sports Mike Trout: ... Because Mike Trout is a very humble guy who doesn't start a ten team bidding war like Manny or Bryce, Mike is an awesome dude and deserves every penny.

[@johnthelesserofthethirdoft863]

Yeah, Nah

[@AlexC-xj7yj]

He’s Signed The Biggest Free Agent Contract On sports history

[@AverageWatched]

Who’s back here after the Nationals won the World Series?

[@damplegumes9277]

Me

[@linuswade1191]

Brett Storm me

[@linuswade1191]

He kept his promise “bring a title back to dc

[@gigi_1050onps4]

Me

[@ThePackAttack10]

Bryce did his mission

[@BreakFreeGamerTV]

FINALLY it’s been a long month Dawson I’ve missed ya

[@JacobWaters27]

Harper: I just signed the biggest contract in North American sports history! Trout: lol hold my beer

[@joshm5156]

Bryce will bring home more $ then trout does cause of the huge tax in Cali. So Bryce will gladly hold his beer while trout takes it up the ass from the tax man.

[@JW-ku9bf]

TROUTY an angel for life!!! 12 Years/430

[@AgentFortySeven47]

Ooh yeah I have been waiting on this for a while! So glad to see you upload again!

[@EddieintheLoop]

Welp, the 10 year extension for Mike Trout immediately made this Video look dated already LMAO but nice job, bro

[@DawsonWright]

Haha

[@Dagoat5903]

PLZ do a story on the 1993 phillies they came back from last place in the mlb to making it to the World Series

[@DawsonWright]

I’ll look into it 👀

[@Dagoat5903]

Thanks Dawson also one of they’re players had Tourette’s syndrome

[@richardlooby4736]

@@Dagoat5903 Jim E

[@ial_mcgrizzie]

Braves did it in ‘91

[@girlsrnuts1313]

If you are going to do a story that means something that's where you go to the amazing Mets. Who came from last place I think it was nine games out with something like 25 games left won the division and won the World Series. Way bigger of an accomplishment than the Phillies.

[@nick5180]

Lol better watch out for the marlins😂😂

[@DawsonWright]

They’re sleepers

[@madxD144]

WS contenders mate

[@c200065524]

Damn the disrespect to the marlins! They have a 10 game winning streak as of today!

[@ThatBoyMarcus]

with all due respect this comment would've been relevant about 2 seasons ago, before they dumped away their ENTIRE strong young core

[@nick5180]

ThatBoy Marcus you don’t get its a joke do you? Always the one guy

[@matthewbentley7113]

And then you find out Trout signed for 12 year 430M

[@Netomal]

About 17 thousand dollers per inning

[@baseballheaven7089]

Bro, finally you come out w a new video. You were killing me. And the nats r gonna win the nl east.

[@Gmark25]

He was entirely a fiscal investment. Look at their attendance during like 2010-2013. They were on top and then shot to the bottom with guys like Howard and Rollins not preforming like they used to. Harper is a streaky hitter but damn he's fun to watch. They didn't get Harper with the sole purpose of doing well in 2019, they got him because he would rejuvenate a town that used to pack Citizens Bank in 40+K numbers on a regular basses.

[@jreds79]

I like what the Mets did during the winter, I got the Mets with the bravos getting the wildcard.

[@Dreadlock1227]

Mike Trout watched the first 5 seconds of this video and was like hold my beer

[@brothaj3476]

Dawson could you make a 2019 mlb mock draft video

[@DawsonWright]

I’ll probably do a draft preview/recap

[@gabesachse5391]

finally! the GOAT strikes again

[@conpop6924]

What you said about the entire city of philly flipping back into baseball mode is SO true. Im a yankees fan who lives in South Jersey and everyone started paying attention to them again cuz they got Harper

[@my_name_ryan]

Hey dude if your still making videos could you make one that lists out new rules (last 10 years or so). Awesome videos hope your still around

[@anapride-marshall8125]

2:00 facts bro

[@BaseballBreakdown]

Nice video Dawson🔥 ur legitimately one of my favorite KZbinrs!

[@alexkonoff2273]

Great video I learned a lot

[@MrLeoni2]

Good video, Dawson, and I'm not saying it because I'm an old Phillies fan. Someone finally said what the signing really mean. I'm just hoping it'll end up with the Phils gaining their third World Series championship, at least, by the time the contract is done.

[@nickrampe1636]

Good to have you back dawson

[@DawsonWright]

😉

[@plebobliterator]

i know it’s april but it feels weird seeing that 2019 upload date

[@rslitman]

Phillies fan here. I was thrilled when we got Realmuto. I was also more in favor of getting Machado than Harper. But I think we can at least be respectable with the players we have. The Phillies have been in an offensive slump since May 23, 2010. Maybe these new acquisitions will get them some hitters capable of hitting .300 or higher. (I am 66 years old and speak only in batting average. OPS, OPS+, WAR, etc., don't mean anything to me. Ditto for pitching stats. I know ERA, but not ERA+ or WHIP.)

[@bdroll7910]

You’re definitely underestimating the Phillies they added 3 all stars, Realmuto Segura and Harper and added Robertson and mccutchen. And a few more arms in the pen. The rotation is better than what a lot of people outside of philly think, the main reason why the Phillies last year were “in it” last year was cuz of the rotation. Pivetta and Arrieta seem to both have their velo improved. Arrieta has a mid 3 era for a good part of the season last year till he had his knee problems in the second half

[@Burt_Sampson]

Lll

[@Burt_Sampson]

lol

[@bravesruntheeast8750]

This didn’t age well

[@Blue_Bronco]

Harper: Well, well, well, I have the biggest contract in MLB Trout: Hold my *Gatorade*

[@xspencerx]

"Another Big Fish..." Yea i caught that

[@addisonlacaire4746]

XSPENCERX “I caught that” clever man

[@solem26]

Nah yeeet 14 years 430 million yeeeet yeeet yeety yeeet yeeet

[@Anthony.laurenceau]

The goat uploaded

[@nohbuddy1]

Excited to see Scherzer pitch to him

[@DawsonWright]

That’ll be a fun battle

[@peggymicsky8607]

Scherer hell, Corbin struck him out!

[@guccislides14]

Nl east is either braves or Philadelphia

[@zacharywilson8595]

lol

[@sportsmediaamerica]

Oooops....

[@chasebingaman]

I am a Phillies fan and I agree with what you are saying. Every great team has a good rotation and our rotation isn't great. I think the braves and us will be back and forth kinda like last year and I think the Phillies have the better lineup and bullpen(depending on if they get krimbel) and I think we'll win the division

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

Honestly I think his defensive numbers were down last year because he was attempting to not get hurt during his contract year. Remember that one time he ran face first into the wall chasing a fly ball? Dude was absolutely not going to do that in a contract year. He gets seriously hurt and so would his contract value in 2019. I wouldn't be surprised if he had another season close to 2015 this year.

[@sebastianwilliams7444]

Dawson is the best KZbinr ever

[@karlsingleton6115]

I wonder if he likes NASCAR tbh

[@ephrimko5239]

Ya know who is underestimated? The New York Mets Best rotation in the division good pen Cano and Lowrie as options for the infield, and Amed Rosario poised for a breakout. Conforto, Cespedes, and Nimmo make a solid but not amazing outfield. I say they at least get a wildcard spot

[@DawsonWright]

Nationals rotation is better than the Mets

[@UnderdawgMLB]

Look who’s back boys!

[@talhakarsloglu4278]

Phillie will definitely get Trout next year. An outfield that consists of Trout,Harper,McCutchen.This was my dream outfield when I was supporting Pirates in 2015.

[@kingogray5177]

Can you please upload more I love your videos

[@bezllama3325]

Just yesterday I was wondering where you went

[@GregCoconut]

I feel signing Bryce is less about making the team better, and more about selling tickets.

[@duncanwynja1010]

I was watching this video when the trout extension news came out

[@DawsonWright]

Haha

[@jakelevy1973]

HE DID BRING A TITLE BACK TO DC

[@brianpaillard8421]

This makes me smile still...

[@Burt_Sampson]

I bet. Lolol

[@thebigwagyu]

Having a big name in Harper, plus making a bunch of solid moves to create a strong core, is the best pitch the Phillies can make towards Trout. I think Trout is the type of guy who wants to stay loyal to the team that drafted him, but I also think he could be frustrated with the lack of help surrounding him in Anaheim. Also, this sets up the Phillies for the future with or without Trout, all while making sure not to handcuff themselves to a bunch of bad deals.

[@philly_sports1558]

Still have the Phillies winning the division with all the pieces they've added. Sorry for calling you a hater. Everyone in Philly has Bryce's back and any sort of criticism leveled against him seems like an attack on all of us. Nice video, overall.

[@DawsonWright]

I’ve been saying this about Harper since his National days, I made a video on it

[@chance2413]

No mention of Segura?

[@johnwray393]

Yeah, idk why they said they only have harper and arrieta on the payroll. That's just not true. Cutch was 50 mil alone and he's put for the year now.

[@battle4truth701]

I think you are underestimating the Phillys. Bryce did bring a championship to DC this year after all

[@dylanpearl3593]

Can u make a video on predictions for every division for the 2019 season

[@nateesddf9734]

call me crazy but being a fan of the marlins for my whole life (14 years) i’ve seen the depths of baseball hell. this year will be the same, but in two years a contender will be on the field. our prospects will be ready and our core will be strong. 2021 world series champs you heard it here first.

[@旭球]

Still not thrilled about the idea of a team giving someone a 13 year deal, but the annual salary is about right and Philly is excited.

[@shortvideo218]

Dude can you create a 2019 mock draft predictions.

[@mikejennings2772]

Why is everyone downplaying the phillies, this lineup is DANGEROUS, I get the rotation isn't stellar but they clearly have the best lineup in the NL East, if not the NL all together

[@NeverTooManyGames]

Im gonna have to give up my baseball fandom if Trout ends up in Philadelphia

[@anthonyhernandez2799]

you're good!

[@NeverTooManyGames]

Anthony Hernandez absolutely amazing. I hope the Angels dont continue to waste his career.

[@chillhomie04]

Good vid but I don’t understand some of these advanced stats. Could you either break them down or just use the standard stats so it’s easier to understand your point? Thanks.

[@DawsonWright]

They are pretty standard. BSR is baserunning rating, and WRC+ is weighted runs created, and the plus means it is park adjusted. Hope that helps.

[@chillhomie04]

Dawson Wright Thanks!

[@zachzwicky1757]

Why do I think kimbrel and kechel haven’t signed yet along with Gio

[@DawsonWright]

Kimberl and Keuchel think they’re worth more than they are

[@UnderdawgMLB]

Gio is old and no one wants to sign anyone above 23

[@thegoodtony3339]

Dang man, glad you're back

[@DawsonWright]

👍🏻

[@karlsingleton6115]

I still think that the Braves will win the division. BUT the Phillies will get a wild card

[@itzblox7452]

Nationals tbh I like the best...

[@somedudelul1951]

CLOWN. Nats world champs 2019 and Phillies got NOTHING.

[@vaughnyork2425]

Please upload we miss you

[@MickeyDs]

And he is back

[@eastenscott8584]

Finally someone who knows what they are talking about. Braves are still the kings of the division. The Phillies will finish with 85-88 wins this season in 2nd or 3rd.

[@carsonw5116]

Easten Scott you cant tell me that adding Robertson, realmuto, mccutchen, Harper, and segura is only gonna add 5 more wins to their total from last year. Unless all those guys upset clubhouse chemistry, they’re easily 90+ wins

[@eastenscott8584]

CarWeave099 you can’t tell me that the Braves, Nationals ,and Mets aren’t the same or better. Braves won the division last year and continue to get better. Mets got better by adding cano and Diaz. The Nationals have a deadly rotation with Corbin, Max, and Strasburg. Not to mention Turner, Soto, and Robles coming soon. Outside of Nola who really is a reliable pitcher? I’m not saying it’s impossible but the division is really good. I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m wrong but I just don’t see them wining a lot more. They were below .500 last year and it takes time for guys to gel together. It might take a couple seasons for them to become elite.

[@Squall576582]

@@carsonw5116 it was worth -8 wins!

[@brandonmarquez8567]

i got the Nationals winning the NL East

[@luckylurefishing1150]

I like ur channel though. Keep up the good work. 👍👍👍

[@captainmorgan8691]

*here after Nationals win the World Series*

[@blakemyers8606]

Okay about Arrieta trend going down??? Uhhh he tore his meniscus for the second half of the season and continued to pitch he’s healthy now and I think he’s still got a lot left in the tank with that movement he possesses

[@DawsonWright]

Look at his last 3 seasons

[@Roy_Al_Blak202]

What's the name of the instrumental in the background?

[@CIRC23]

He’s back

[@cheddarcheese7928]

I live in Philly.I cant wait to see Bryce on the regular.That said..His game is up and down.He's not consistent.Trout is.He stole a few bases last year.He should steal more.And he's proven to be a little injury prone.His walks are great!And will keep him a star if his average sinks..We brought the B Harper superstar brand when we signed him..I'm just not sure he can live up to it

[@rywav]

You should make a vid on what happened to Rusney Castillo

[@FranciscoPereiro]

Dawson, share you views on the Trout contract, please

[@luckylurefishing1150]

I feel like there aren't too many baseball channels on yt. I mean if people would just give baseball a shot I feel like they'd like it. Idk.

[@bingus_69]

Jake Arrieta played 3/4 of the season on a torn meniscus and was not awful. Fully healthy he should be pretty good.

[@DawsonWright]

Close to a 4 ERA isn’t good. And he’s been getting worse since his Cy Young year

[@bingus_69]

@@DawsonWright his ERA was below league average with the worst defense in the league behind him and he was 2nd in GB%, he'll be fine especially with an intact meniscus and the Phillies' upgraded defense. He also had the highest BAPIP of his career so luck was definitely not on his side. I'm buying Jake Arrieta stock this season.

[@wingwaabuddha]

I mean, phillies were 8 games behind last year, and thats because they bombed in September and August....their team is far away much better than lat year in every way. The key will be if Herrera and Franco have those MVP of the month random spots they had last year or if they have the worst player on the team spots like they sometimes do... But I don't understand how quite a few are putting the phillies to finish third or even fourth in the division... The nats lost harper and got corbin...so not much change...braves haven't changed much.... but phillies have... If the phillies improve at all, which they will, doesn't that put them right there? I'm quite confused about how people are thinking...but maybe that will help their odds in vegas

[@flawaffle77]

Can you do a video how the 2005 Angels were robbed of a championship by the strike-out call in the ALCS? I'm still bitter

[@24Bb]

keep it up bro!!!

[@baseballking275]

He actually brought a title to D.C lol

[@tommyrothschilds4039]

330 MILLION FOR WHAT!!!! LETS GOOO NATSSSSSS!!!!

[@cocozzz-yt8680]

Jose altuve vs mike trout ????

[@jessewainwright7982]

In the world series now and mvp last yr well worth it

[@PM08203]

I am a Phillies fan. That said, I am concerned about their pitching. Jake A is....well you already covered that. They are very short on left handers....0 starters and only 3 lefties in the pen last I checked. They are going to have to really lean on offense and improved defense.

[@mst3k54]

I wonder how much jersey & ticket sales increased when the Yankees made their long awaited 2019 big splash free agent signing of DJ LaMahieu?

[@DawsonWright]

Haha

[@louiscaramanno12]

I'm a big Washington national team I'm glad we getting ready to Bryce Harper all urls month on services twice as good as you are staying Philly

[@TheChosennn]

Make a vid on how an MLB strike could happen again

[@gabesachse5391]

OOF "we all know how good this Marlins team will be"- Dawson Wright 2019

[@chrisfunk9105]

Harper: I just signed the biggest contract in mlb history Trout: hold my bat

[@labouleverserie6126]

Because they need a power hitter in their lineup that can also hit for average.

[@funnybones7771]

Dawson: "There are a lot of false narratives going about this signing, and Bryce Harper bringing a title back to DC." Harper: I'm about to end this man's career, even if this is my past team and I'm no longer on this team anyone. I'M A PSYCHIC!!!!!

[@BallerzNation]

Dawson are you still here because you haven’t posted all year

[@SuperThatskool]

Lol. I love the "Bryce Harper isn't all that good" argument and all of the Philly haters that follow. Bryce is gonna tear up in Philly- let's not forget that he was playing for a team last year that seemed content to quit on itself (plus the Nats couldn't get past the first round even if they did make the playoffs 😂). Plus, he's faced injuries in prior years and he batted over .300 in the second half last year. I could see Harper delivering an MVP caliber season this year. And we got a few guys by the names of McCutchen, Realmuto, and Segura. Realmuto is the best catcher in baseball. McCutchen is coming to Citizens Bank Park from San Francisco (subtracting his short time with NY) so his numbers are gonna be so much better than they've been. Segura flies under the radar, but he's a pure hitter that will give us a solid .300 batting average. Plus we have Franco and Herrera, who have both proven that they do have untapped potential with a bat. We also have a solid bullpen, 3 young pitchers that could potentially put stuff together, a veteran world series winner in Arrieta, and a little guy named Aaron NOLA (who had a 2.37 era last year). If you dont think that team has a good shot at winning the east, then you're an overly biased Philly hater lol

[@TheBatugan77]

Or we just think another team has a better chance. Untwist your panties.

[@Squall576582]

4th Place and the Nationals are WS champions

[@remington5847]

wheres the streams at

[@DawsonWright]

Waiting to get a new CPU, my old one couldn’t handle it lol

[@remington5847]

@@DawsonWright got it

[@joshualabelle971]

Yo chill about trout going to the Phillies us Angels fans need someone to carry our team

[@Anonymouslives]

I’m not an Angels fan or a Phillies fan, but in my opinion it would be bad for baseball if Trout went to another team. Even if the angels have to give Trout 5% ownership in the team and a $500 million dollar contract, they cannot allow him to put on another Mlb teams uniform. It would be gross

[@RolandDeschain1]

Trount is still making 'only' about $35 million a year, where basketball players like James Hardin are pulling in $50 million a year. Albeit, for a much, much shorter period of time.

[@ndep93]

And now we need a “Trout, The $430 Million Man” video

[@tyleralessandroni463]

He’s just as good as he always been

[@TheChosennn]

Lol funny what Harper said bc the Nats just won the WS

[@billfisher3484]

Guess you were wring about Harper. Had a great 2019 season. Team needs more help then.just him.

[@SgtBooker44]

He didn’t sign with a California team because of exorbitant taxes.

[@21cabbage104]

Why are people so obsessed with him signing with the Phillies? He does what he wants cause he can so chill out