Bryce Harper will exclusively play first base for the Philadelphia Phillies moving forward, according to team president Dave Dombrowski. The decision ends Rhys Hoskins' time with the Phillies. Dombrowski stated that playing Harper at first base makes the team more athletic. Harper is reportedly happy with the decision and willing to play either first base or the outfield. The move likely rules out a potential return for Hoskins to the Phillies.
Bryce Harper is sticking at first base, likely ruling out a potential Rhys Hoskins return to #Phillies https://t.co/uDf177YDDM https://t.co/jhhnDoFcWv
Bryce Harper will be the #Phillies first baseman next season and beyond, ending Rhys Hoskins' time in Philly. Here is what Dave Dombrowski said today about the decision: https://t.co/xt9XKjY0Dt
Bryce Harper is moving to first base permanently. He’s up for it, and the Phillies believe it will make their infield more athletic. I asked Dave Dombrowski if he gets the sense Harper will miss being an outfielder … https://t.co/R8Z6gar5Xa
It stinks to think about Rhys Hoskins playing for another team, but it's probably best for the Phillies for Bryce Harper to play first base.
In announcing that Bryce Harper will play 1B -- and only 1B -- moving forward, Dave Dombrowski told reporters #Phillies "think it makes us more athletic." Team didn't talk to Harper about moving between 1B & OF but rather "being in a position where he would play one or the other"
Bryce Harper to become Phillies' full-time first baseman; what does that mean for Rhys Hoskins? https://t.co/gnv1v7GGc4
Bryce Harper to play first base moving forward https://t.co/zCQqAs4YXE
Harper to play 1B exclusively, likely ends Hoskins' time with Phillies https://t.co/xvGJoV5E2a
Dave Dombrowski, on Bryce Harper: "We decided we're going to play him at first base. ... He's happy to do whatever we wanted him to do. He said he'd play first or the outfield. He feels great. But the more we talked about it internally, we liked the idea of playing him at first."
Dave Dombrowski has indicated that Bryce Harper will exclusively play first base moving forward and the Phillies are moving on from Rhys Hoskins, per @chelsea_janes https://t.co/pEQqUJsaWa
Bryce Harper To Play First Base Going Forward https://t.co/WHKMGmyn0t https://t.co/PVBoIPNiIF
Dave Dombrowski said he had a long talk with Bryce Harper last week and that he’ll play first base moving forward. Strictly first base.
Phillies Do Not Extend Qualifying Offer To Rhys Hoskins https://t.co/BaoRH56EE7 https://t.co/ZxLEgYngVc
Weekend baseball reading: Will Bryce Harper stay at first base or return to the outfield? The best answer for the #Phillies would be both. From @PhillyInquirer: https://t.co/CXuIlOkzfh
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