Bryce Harper Graces Cover Of 'MLB: The Show 19' In Phillies Uniform
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) -- What a sight! Bryce Harper is gracing the cover of "MLB: The Show 19" video game in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform.
Superstar Bryce Harper Signs $330 Million Deal With Phillies, Reports Say
Breaking News: Harper, Phillies reach agreement:https://t.co/fCHLTdfb4J pic.twitter.com/PCYVTx5j2u
— MLB The Show (@MLBTheShow) February 28, 2019
After months of waiting and speculation, Harper signed with the Phillies for 13 years and $330 million, according to reports.
Harper gets a $20 million signing bonus, a $10 million salary this year, $26 million in each of the following nine seasons and $22 million in each of the last three years. None of the money is deferred.
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The 26-year-old former MVP finished last season with 34 home runs, 100 RBI, a .249 batting average and an .889 OPS.
An #MLBTheShow exclusive! @BHarper3407 chose his colors with the @Phillies, now choose yours: https://t.co/c1vYWCZuaW pic.twitter.com/H5DxWMy7Cc
— MLB The Show (@MLBTheShow) February 28, 2019
This is the biggest free agent splash the Phillies have made since signing Cliff Lee after the 2010 season.
The video game drops March 26.
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