Bryce Harper to the Mets? [And Other Harper Related Speculation]

[3and2Fastball]

I'll believe it when I see it...

 

https://thatmetschick.com/2018/10/31/bryce-harper-moves-into-a-long-island-city-apartment-where-4-current-mets-live/?fbclid=IwAR1bCHK8FVdaw-RkAu70R2m8moiCYZ-wSaVY-weH6h4ULByCAgF8BvzjcEc

[Eye Black]

Grant Brisbee article for SB Nation...

 

Bryce Harper’s free agent suitors should include the Phillies, Giants, and ... Brewers?

 

...allow me to get a little weird. The last time there was a chance to get a young player with a sweet left-handed stroke, the Brewers elbowed their way to the front of the line because that’s exactly what works at Miller Park. That player was Christian Yelich, and he’s going to win the MVP.

 

The Brewers should sign Harper and create an outfield bookend of the gods.

 

What would happen to Ryan Braun in this scenario? No idea. Not my concern. Second base, maybe. For science. Or, more realistically, something of a rover who can fill in at both outfield corners, with Yelich moving to center if Lorenzo Cain needing a day, or starting at first when Jesus Aguílar needs a day, and picking up the bulk of the high-leverage pinch-hitting opportunities ... there are always injuries, after all. Braun would still get 400 at-bats if he’s healthy, I’m sure, and he hasn’t done much over the last two seasons to justify more than that.

 

Is this likely? Oh, heck no. I’m just looking at teams with a lefty-friendly ballpark that could really thrive with a young superstar over the next 10 years, and the Brewers look like a pretty sweet fit.

[reillymcshane]

Grant Brisbee article for SB Nation...

 

Bryce Harper’s free agent suitors should include the Phillies, Giants, and ... Brewers?

 

...allow me to get a little weird. The last time there was a chance to get a young player with a sweet left-handed stroke, the Brewers elbowed their way to the front of the line because that’s exactly what works at Miller Park. That player was Christian Yelich, and he’s going to win the MVP.

 

The Brewers should sign Harper and create an outfield bookend of the gods.

 

What would happen to Ryan Braun in this scenario? No idea. Not my concern. Second base, maybe. For science. Or, more realistically, something of a rover who can fill in at both outfield corners, with Yelich moving to center if Lorenzo Cain needing a day, or starting at first when Jesus Aguílar needs a day, and picking up the bulk of the high-leverage pinch-hitting opportunities ... there are always injuries, after all. Braun would still get 400 at-bats if he’s healthy, I’m sure, and he hasn’t done much over the last two seasons to justify more than that.

 

Is this likely? Oh, heck no. I’m just looking at teams with a lefty-friendly ballpark that could really thrive with a young superstar over the next 10 years, and the Brewers look like a pretty sweet fit.

Harper a Brewer? Sure. Sign me up.

[homer]

That would be amazing. Will never happen.

[Eye Black]

I am enjoying reading the (most likely meaningless) Bryce Harper tea leaves.

 

From earlier today at the United Center (per this Tweet)...

 

[markedman5]

Me thinks 30 plus million dollars a year might not be the best use of funds for a team that tops out at about 115 million in payroll.

 

 

What a silly idea but I guess they need clicks.

[Oxy]

Me thinks 30 plus million dollars a year might not be the best use of funds for a team that tops out at about 115 million in payroll.

 

 

What a silly idea but I guess they need clicks.

 

I think a 5/150M contract for Harper would be a decent use of funds. Too bad that isn't anywhere near acceptable from Boras' end.

[3and2Fastball]

Looking more like Harper to the Phillies....

[TURBO]

30 million a year wouldn't sound nearly as bad if Braun's contract was off the books, but it isn't, so...