Harper, Phils reach 13-year deal

[philliesfan]

I am a Dodgers' fan so thank you Phillies! Was hoping the Dodgers were not going to sign him.
Yesterday 06:20 PM

Is this what sour grapes sound like?

Seriously though, I would have preferred if they signed Machado or just waited for Trout to hit the market in two years.

[Yastrzemski Sports]

Machado Harper and Trout are frequently left out (or exit early) from the postseason. In basketball signing a big free agent will make a difference in your team immediately. A free agent position player in baseball is going to help your team as much as they helped their old team. Baseball teams win mostly when a bunch of young talented players come up and get it done early in their career - the Astros with Altuve, Correa Bregman and Springer or the Sox with Betts Bogaerts, Benintendi and Devers along with some great pitching. The Phillies were rebuilding nicely but I’m not sure I like their direction this off season.
No one has sour grapes over the Harper signing. Not that many teams were interested in giving a guy $30 mil to hit .250.

Originally Posted by philliesfan

I am a Dodgers' fan so thank you Phillies! Was hoping the Dodgers were not going to sign him.
Yesterday 06:20 PM

Is this what sour grapes sound like?

Seriously though, I would have preferred if they signed Machado or just waited for Trout to hit the market in two years.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Maybe if he put up a WAR last year higher than 1.3 he would have demanded and received 40 million.

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by philliesfan

I am a Dodgers' fan so thank you Phillies! Was hoping the Dodgers were not going to sign him.
Yesterday 06:20 PM

Is this what sour grapes sound like?

Seriously though, I would have preferred if they signed Machado or just waited for Trout to hit the market in two years.

You really would have preferred Machado? In Philly, he would be crucified for his lack of hustle and nonchalance attitude within a week. Simply too much baggage and crap with that guy.

Trout is the player to get assuming he hits the market and the Angels don't lock him up.