Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies' star, has expressed a strong desire to finish his career with the team, playing into his 40s, specifically until he is 45 years old. Harper, currently under contract through 2031, will be 38 when his current deal expires and is scheduled to become a free agent in his age-39 season. He has openly stated his willingness to negotiate an extension to fulfill his wish of staying with the Phillies beyond his current contract. Additionally, Harper has embraced a permanent move to first base, a position he took up last year as a makeshift decision following Tommy John surgery. This move is seen as part of his long-term commitment to the team and its success. Harper's statements were made as the Phillies commenced their first full-squad practice of spring training, marking his sixth season with the team.
Bryce Harper reportedly wants to play until he's 45 years old, says @JClarkNBCS With his contract set to expire at age 38 (7 years from now) will the @Phillies grant his wish for an extension? ▶️ https://t.co/JGjffbPf2v https://t.co/HMTkUgauFD
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"I want to be here a long time." 👀 Bryce Harper address the recent contract extension rumors. https://t.co/BEBIBOLetG
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Bryce Harper said he is in no rush to negotiate a new deal, but did make it clear on Sunday that he wants to grow old in Philadelphia. https://t.co/CQ9w5anSID
"I want to be here for a long time and understand playing into my 40s, that's the biggest thing for me," Bryce Harper said Sunday in the Philadelphia Phillies' spring training clubhouse. "So I wanted to get that done." https://t.co/yAs96npQdW
Bryce Harper wants to finish his career with the Phillies, playing into his 40s and staying at first base, a makeshift decision last year that got him back on the field following Tommy John surgery. https://t.co/VJ5NLncjFf
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Bryce Harper wants to finish career with Philadelphia Phillies, playing into his 40s https://t.co/Za9rBohg0Y
“Just understand I wanna be here for a long time, playing into my 40s. So I wanted to get that done.” -Bryce Harper has said he wants to play with the Phillies till he is 45 years old. He will be 38 when his deal is up. He believes an extension could be negotiated anytime https://t.co/rAXGy0fOFw