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Latest SI story on Bryce Harper
« on: July 28, 2011, 11:52:56 am »
Two nights ago, I saw Bryce Harper play again. I had earlier seen him in Class A Hagerstown (Md.) and this time he was playing in Bowie for his new AA Harrisburg (Pa.) team. While he didn't get any hits, he definitely wasn't overmatched. I was surprised by his speed.

After the game, he stayed for half an hour signing autographs -- and this wasn't even his home ballpark. I know he has gotten a lot of scrunity and criticism, but I think he's handling this year as well as can be expected of an 18-year old.

Of course, he's no Jackie Robinson, though. (You'll understand the context of that comment when you read this story.)

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1188679/index.htm
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Re: Latest SI story on Bryce Harper
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2011, 12:20:04 pm »
I have no problem with Harper.  That Nats spokesman, though, needs his ass kicked.
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Re: Latest SI story on Bryce Harper
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2011, 12:29:23 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on July 28, 2011, 12:20:04 pm
I have no problem with Harper. 

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Re: Latest SI story on Bryce Harper
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2011, 01:25:06 pm »
Doesn't seem like a bad kid to me... who wasn't immature sometimes at 18?
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Re: Latest SI story on Bryce Harper
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2011, 01:37:59 pm »
I didn't read the article, but if he was some scrub in A ball, I doubt anyone would be willing to overlook some of his shit.
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Re: Latest SI story on Bryce Harper
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2011, 02:01:10 pm »
Quote from: jbm on July 28, 2011, 01:37:59 pm
I didn't read the article, but if he was some scrub in A ball, I doubt anyone would be willing to overlook some of his shit.

They're not overlooking his shit now.  He seems surprised.
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Re: Latest SI story on Bryce Harper
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2011, 02:34:27 pm »
Quote from: jbm on July 28, 2011, 01:37:59 pm
I didn't read the article, but if he was some scrub in A ball, I doubt anyone would be willing to overlook some of his shit.

I think it's the opposite. If he was some scrub in A ball, nobody would pay attention and he wouldn't have to deal with 90% of what he deals with
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