Harper, Phils reach 13-year deal

[ullmandds]

I am not a huge fan of either player for that kind of money for so many years!! And I am very happy that my Yankees have not pursued either one of them...Seeing as such long term lucrative contracts have all but exploded in their faces over the last 15 years!!!

[chaddurbin]

Harper is the bridge to trout for Philly, potentially. If Harper can contribute 8-9 wins the next 2 years for Philly and make them a contender, then that would be the cherry on top for trout to go there in 2 years. That ballpark is a bandbox, if Harper stays healthy he will put up numbers.

[KCRfan1]

Let's assume that Philly wins the Series the next 2 years. Is there incentive for Philly to go after Trout and tie up an even larger contract than Harper? Money is probably better spent on arms.

[Bobsbats]

Say what you want to, Harper in Citizens Bank Park, if healthy is 35-40 bombs a year. Its funny seeing Yankees guys talk about money. It's 21-26 million a year and in 5-6 years, that will be normal superstar money. It's a great signing especially if the NL goes with the DH in the upcoming years.

[obxhouses4rent]

One of the issues being overlooked is Harpers mental engagement with the team he will be playing for now.
I see this all the time in my business. Highly engaged employees produce more when they are happier and they have people around them that make them feel like a great team.
I'm not sure he wasn't happy in Washington but from the reports and the interviews there seems to be the type situation he was really looking for in Philly. He's already commented about bringing in Trout in 2 years.

He wants to win. Shorter porch. Motivated and excited. Highly engaged = better production, IMO.