Category Archives: Harper

Is there any way for the #Nats to re-sign Bryce Harper and keep payroll under $206 million?

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

For those fans who are still wishing for the Washington Nationals to re-sign Bryce Harper, you must consider that money and desire are two driving forces that are not necessarily mutually exclusive for the Nationals. While the Nats are dealing … Continue reading →

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Bryce Harper and his advisers should consider the state/local tax implications

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Most of the fan bases have created photoshop images and memes of Bryce Harper in their team’s uniform. The Winter Meetings start in exactly two weeks in Harper’s hometown of Las Vegas and get ready for a barrage of Harper … Continue reading →

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Mike Rizzo said he needed a spectacular package to trade Bryce Harper. Did a team offer him a spectacular package?

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The kid is all grown up at 26 and is a free agent for the first time in his career. When he was 17-years-old, he was drafted in 2010 at #1 overall by the Washington Nationals. For Bryce Harper a.k.a.  “Baseball’s Chosen … Continue reading →

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Where Will Bryce Harper play next year? A Betting Guide!

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Alex Uplinger

With free agency now in full-swing, much of the speculation surrounds where Bryce Harper will sign his next contract. Rumors are rampant, and everyone seems to have an opinion on which destination makes the most sense.

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Scott Boras the raconteur talks about his star client Bryce Harper

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Everyday there is Bryce Harper news. Every year after free agency starts, Scott Boras, the super agent, holds center court as the raconteur. Last year he spoke of a fictional neighborhood he called “Playoffville”, and yesterday, he got started on … Continue reading →

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Part IV: GM Meetings start today. What moves would you make going forward for the #Nats?

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As the General Manager’s Meetings get going today, there will be a lot of framework set in place for trades. This off-season, general manager Mike Rizzo made an early trade for Kyle Barraclough, and Rizzo might not be done. He … Continue reading →

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Part II: What moves would you make going forward for the #Nats?

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On Thursday, we did our version of “virtual armchair G.M.” leading up to the tease if it was possible for the Nationals to re-sign Bryce Harper while improving the starting rotation, catcher, and even re-sign Daniel Murphy as the 2nd … Continue reading →

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The wheels are moving with Bryce Harper as the Big Wheel!

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There is always a mathematics lesson to the budget of a sports team. The dollars are finite, and there are restrictive rules in place for fairness and parity in MLB’s collective bargaining agreement. The Nationals have been spending above their … Continue reading →

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Happy 26th birthday Bryce Harper!

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today Bryce Harper turns 26-years-old.  In just a few weeks, he will be an unemployed free agent. Don’t feel sorry for the birthday boy because he is already in the wealthiest 1% in the world. When he becomes employed under … Continue reading →

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The Top-10 Free Agents on MLB.com’s list and their #1 is not Bryce Harper!

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When MLB.com compiled their Top-10 free agents, their first pick was Manny Machado and not Bryce Harper. Sure, Harper is the second player listed, and he might end up with the larger contract in terms of dollars. When it comes … Continue reading →

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