Bryce Harper

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

The Nationals are my team, but I am NOT enamored with Harper!
Val

The Nationals are a great team, and Harper is an exceptional talent. Having said that, how much does his B.S. affect the other 24 guys on the team??

[kcohen]

What BS? Guess clueless fans following from afar typically prefer the behavior of Machado and Ventura.

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by kcohen

What BS? Guess clueless fans following from afar typically prefer the behavior of Machado and Ventura.

Not sure what you meant, but my comment pertaining Harper was directly in relationship with his team mates and coaches, not fans. At some point, the talent of one ass hole does not trump the chemistry of the rest of the team and coaches....By the way Ken, my oldest son now lives in Alexandria! Small World....

[Piratedogcardshows]

Ill start with a disclaimer as the Nationals are my team and Harper is a player I like watching.

That said I have to agree with another posters view that he is young and we all make mistakes at that age. Couple that with being a millionaire many times over and not having to worry about your attitude at work having bearing on your job or the fear of losing said job and having to pay bills, etc. I feel old for saying this but its just his generation. If you think its bad now wait until the next out of this world heralded prospect comes along 10 years or so from now.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jason

Ill start with a disclaimer as the Nationals are my team and Harper is a player I like watching.

That said I have to agree with another posters view that he is young and we all make mistakes at that age. Couple that with being a millionaire many times over and not having to worry about your attitude at work having bearing on your job or the fear of losing said job and having to pay bills, etc. I feel old for saying this but its just his generation. If you think its bad now wait until the next out of this world heralded prospect comes along 10 years or so from now.

Unfortunately this is true. Maybe he will grow up with age. Most of us do.

[kcohen]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

Not sure what you meant, but my comment pertaining Harper was directly in relationship with his team mates and coaches, not fans. At some point, the talent of one ass hole does not trump the chemistry of the rest of the team and coaches....By the way Ken, my oldest son now lives in Alexandria! Small World....

Guess my point is is that he is under a microscope and held to a ridiculous standard.

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by kcohen

Guess my point is is that he is under a microscope and held to a ridiculous standard.

No doubt about it...But he could do his self a huge favor by doing the right things in the eyes of his coaches and team mates. Forget about the media because they can't stand him. If he does the other things like I mentioned, even they will come around. I just wonder how many of his fellow team mates and coaches really like him and are willing to stand up for him....