Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies' star player, reveals that the team wanted him to play first base full-time, leading to a permanent position change. Harper expresses contentment with the new role and hints at a revised contract. Despite his commitment to first base, Harper leaves room for a potential return to right field in the future. The Phillies' management, including John Middleton, is cautious about Harper's focus on contract negotiations. Harper also reflects on the departure of teammate Rhys Hoskins and discusses various topics, including his contract, position, and new teammates.
Watch Dave Dombrowski as he addresses the media from Spring Training in Clearwater, FL. https://t.co/sEcuglejxq
The Phillies have their 1st full squad workouts today, Dave Dombrowski will address the media in the 2pm hour and we will carry it. Who should be the President of Philadelphia sports? Plus, all-star weekend reaction & Sixers talk w/ @PaulHudrick at 4:30! https://t.co/clkHb4PUks
The @Phillies have their first full-squad practice of spring training today, and star first baseman Bryce Harper is coming into his sixth season with desires to extend his already-lengthy contract. #LISTEN 🎧 https://t.co/xBkbV1ZdfW
Vladdy is here, about to take batting practice for the first time this spring. #Bluejays https://t.co/pWvcAU6AT9
Bryce Harper talks to NBC10 about a wide range of topics, including his contract, his position, his newest teammate, Rhys Hoskins’ departure and more. https://t.co/LEGoj9Q25t
https://t.co/ufdzOnC1hD Bryce Harper has a revised #Phillies contract on his mind. John Middleton doesn’t want him to think about it, via @PhillyInquirer: ⬇️
Bryce Harper discussed a wide range of topics, including his contract, his position, Whit Merrifield, Rhys Hoskins’ departure and more. https://t.co/0W45jcJQxf
For the first time since the end of last season, we hear from Bryce Harper as he reports to Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida. @nbcsphilly has what he had to say. https://t.co/KKCW1JKP8z
"Seeing him go is definitely tough..." 😞 Bryce Harper opens up about losing Rhys Hoskins in free-agency. https://t.co/WoY3r1q9Ca
Bryce Harper has a revised Phillies contract on his mind. John Middleton doesn’t want him to think about it. https://t.co/8svHjSEENA
Phillies’ Bryce Harper Preparing for Permanent Position Change in Spring Training https://t.co/DJuU53z1X5
https://t.co/ufdzOnC1hD Bryce Harper has a revised #Phillies contract on his mind. John Middleton doesn’t want him to think about it, via @PhillyInquirer: ⬇️⬇️
“I don’t think I’ll move back out to right [field]. I don’t,” Bryce Harper said upon arriving in camp on a rain-soaked Sunday to take his physical one day before the Phillies’ first full-squad workout. “But never say never.” https://t.co/zzAPKchcNa
Bryce Harper, this is your future. (Maybe.) How a permanent move to first base has ramifications for now and later: https://t.co/rGlWCYE7Y8
Bryce Harper content to be full-time first baseman: I have a chance to ‘be really good over there’ https://t.co/93YRdLPxdC
https://t.co/5PQyoiRfHv More on this shortly, but for now, some thoughts from Bryce Harper on his new position and his desire to revise his contract, via @PhillyInquirer:
“He said this would be great for our organization. They said first base is where we want you” -Bryce Harper says he met with Dave Dombrowski in the offseason and Phillies wanted him to play first base full-time. Bryce says he is not going back to rightfield https://t.co/ibqv4oDZOC