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Related: About this forumBryce Harper reportedly going to Philadelphia - 13-year deal according to sources
The Phillies and outfielder Bryce Harper have agreed to a historic 13-year deal, sources told MLB.com on Thursday afternoon. The deal includes a full-no trade clause and is worth $330 million -- a value that would be the largest contract in MLB and North American pro sports history -- and does not include any opt-outs or deferred money, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
The club has not commented.
Harper, 26, is a six-time All-Star and was one of the most prominent free agents in recent years, who was reportedly also pursued by the Dodgers and Giants. His decision ends months of speculation as to which team he would sign with after reportedly turning down an offer from the Nationals, his first and former team.
https://www.mlb.com/news/bryce-harper-deal-with-phillies
Details sure to follow.
I understand San Francisco made a second attempt to sign Harper. I'd like him to be a Giant. But not at those prices.
Brother Buzz
(36,467 posts)rsdsharp
(9,204 posts)$330,000,000.00/13/162. I guess it would be a little less if the Phillies make the playoffs.
Whatever the number, he gets paid whether he plays or not.
Brother Buzz
(36,467 posts)I crunched those numbers without taking off my shoes.
rsdsharp
(9,204 posts)Always use every last digit!
True Dough
(17,331 posts)earn all year. Not a bad gig.
True Dough
(17,331 posts)The Phillies ain't gonna regret that. Nope, not at all.
Auggie
(31,194 posts)at least neither my Giants, Indians or Athletics will play againts him too regular.