I have lived in the DC area all of my 71 years, and I acknowledge that Harper is exceptionally talented - his power for his size is amazing - very likely, an eventual HOFer. This said, the only time I root for Harper to do well is when the Nats need him to produce - otherwise I root for him to strike out. Humble is the last word I would use to describe Harper - arrogant is a more fitting adjective, IMO. Yeah, he has a cannon for an arm, and he absolutely relishes throwing out base runners - but he refuses to hit the cut-off man, which often results in another base runner advancing an extra base on his throw. I guess that I'm just "old school."
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